Thomas Lolkema Sr. Obituary
The memory of Thomas Lolkema Sr. (Highland, Indiana), born in Hammond, Indiana, who passed away on November 1, 2025 at the age of 83, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, John Lolkema and Grace Lolkema; his siblings, Pete Lolkema (Joan) and Sharon Damron (Lowell); and his granddaughter Rachel Lolkema.
He is survived by: his wife Janet Lolkema; his sons, John Lolkema (Debbie), Tom Lolkema Jr. (Dawn), Jake Lolkema, Troy Lolkema (Melissa) and Dan Lolkema (Elicia); his grandchildren, Kayla Stamp (Nathan), Natalie Lolkema, Brandon Lolkema (Angelica), Nicole Piechna, Jerica Piechna, Allena Belec (Kyle), Olivia Lolkema, Troy Lolkema Jr. (Sumer), Skylar Coy (David), Vaughn Corral (Gerardo), Autumn Lolkema (Preston), Holly Farney (Tyler) and Ofelia Lolkema; his great grandchildren, Trish Stamp, Maggie, Mason Santos, Addison, Gracie, Josie Coy and Atticus Farney; his siblings, Jim Lolkema (Karen), Melvin Lolkema (Gale) and Julia Lolkema; and his siblings-in-law, Elynor DeVries and Jack DeVries (Pat). He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews and friends.
Visitation was held on Thursday, November 6th 2025 from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Hillside Funeral Home & Cremation Center (8941 Kleinman Rd, Highland, IN 46322). A funeral service was held on Thursday, November 6th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the same location.
