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Dorothy J. Hoogesteger, age 84, passed away on November 28, 2009 at the Grand Traverse Pavilions from complications of Parkinson Disease. Born on February 5, 1925 in Detroit, she was the daughter of the late James and Maree (Stark) Congo.Dorothy graduated from the University of Michigan with a Bachelors Degree in Social Work in 1946. She was employed by the State of Michigan in the Department of Social Services in Detroit. She married James R. Hoogesteger on May 9, 1953 in Northville and together they had 4 wonderful children. In 1958 Dorothy and James moved to Traverse City. She volunteered for Grand Traverse County Meals on Wheels. Dorothy served on the Election Board for Grand Traverse County for several years and was employed by the Federal Census in 1970 and in 1980 when she was a supervisor. Dorothy joined the Alpha Gamma Delta Sorority in college and supported it as her health permitted for 50 years. In 1984 she was diagnosed with Parkinson Disease.Dorothy enjoyed gardening and loved to go camping with her daughter Susan. She was very proud of the blue ribbon she earned from the county fair for her cherry pie. Dorothy will be deeply missed by all those that knew and loved her.Surviving Dorothy is her husband of 56 years, James; her children, Robert James Hoogesteger of Traverse City, Richard Neil Hoogesteger of St. Louis Park, MN, Susan Maree (Frederick) Keeslar of Cedar, and John Charles (Denise) Hoogesteger of Jacksonville, FL; her grandchildren, Reagan Maree Hoogesteger of Jacksonville FL and Frederick James Keelsar of Cedar.Visitation for Dorothy will be from 10 - 12 Noon on December 4, 2009 at the Wolfe-O’Neill Funeral Home in Kalkaska. There will be a graveside service at the Boardman Township Cemetery following the visitation unless the weather is inclement with Pastor Glen Walters officiating. A luncheon will be provided at the Senior Center in South Boardman following the graveside service.Memorials may be given in behalf of Dorothy to Grand Traverse Area Parkinson Support Group, 10049 Grandview Court, Traverse City, MI 49694 or to the First Presbyterian Church, 200 East Main Street, Northville, MI 48167.Arrangements were made by Wolfe-O’Neill Funeral Home, our family serving yours.

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Dorothy Jane Hoogesteger

November 28, 1925 - November 28, 2009