Dorothy VanPykeren's obituary , Passed away on September 11, 2026 in Spooner, Wisconsin

Dorothy VanPykeren

February 19, 1945 - September 11, 2026 (81 years old)

Spooner, Wisconsin

Dorothy VanPykeren's obituary , Passed away on September 11, 2026 in Spooner, Wisconsin

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Dorothy VanPykeren

February 19, 1945 - September 11, 2026 (81 years old)

Spooner, Wisconsin

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Dorothy VanPykeren Obituary

The family announces the passing of Dorothy VanPykeren of Spooner, Wisconsin on September 11, 2026. Dorothy, born on February 19, 1945, was part of many shared moments and relationships throughout life. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Dorothy VanPykeren to show support.

Dorothy will be remembered for the time spent with loved ones and the moments that brought joy to those around her. Friends and family will honor Dorothy by reflecting on shared memories and the positive influence she had in their lives. Though Dorothy is no longer present, the bonds she created and the experiences shared will endure. Dorothy’s memory will continue to be a source of comfort for all who knew her.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Darrell Bennett and Marie Bennett (Dolman); her sisters, Gayle Abraham and Carol Bennett; and her sister-in-law Sandra Bennett.

She is survived by: her husband Gerrit Van Pykeren; her daughters, Vonna David (Kurt Weamer) of Arden Hills and Stacy Korngable of White Bear Lake; her grandson Joshua Korngable of Maplewood; and her brother Steven Bennett of Beaver Creek. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, September 26th 2026 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Trinity Lutheran Church (1790 Scribner St, Spooner, WI 54801). A memorial service will be held on Saturday, September 26th 2026 at 11:00 AM at the same location.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Bratley-Nelson Funeral Homes & Crematory



Sat

Sep 26

Visitation

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Trinity Lutheran Church
1790 Scribner St, Spooner, WI 54801

Sat

Sep 26

Memorial service

11:00 AM

Trinity Lutheran Church
1790 Scribner St, Spooner, WI 54801

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