Dorothy Marie (Gaastra) Holland, 81, passed away at Pleasant Point Senior Living on July 22, 2025.

Born August 15th, 1943, in Beaver Dam, WI, to William and Bernice Gaastra, she grew up in Markesan, WI, and graduated from Markesan High School in 1961.

Dorothy moved to Milwaukee, WI, after high school and stayed with extended family in the area. She moved to Racine, WI, a few years later and worked for JCPenney, Jack and Jill Day Care Center, Kelly Staffing Services, H&R Block and as a product demonstrator in many stores to close out her working days.

Dorothy was a Brownie troop leader and was a dedicated member of Pentecost Lutheran Church serving on different committees.

Dorothy always enjoyed music and had her radio playing constantly. She sang in her high school and church choirs. She enjoyed going for walks, especially with her beloved dogs, Pepper and Amber.

Dorothy is survived by her daughter, Kelley Grant; sisters, June Page and Clarice Hillstrom; sisters in law, Gert Gaastra and Frances (Minnie) Gaastra; and many nieces and nephews.

Dorothy is preceded in death by her parents, William and Bernice Gaastra; brothers, William and Alan Gaastra; son in law, Steven Grant; brothers in law, Eric Hillstrom and Warner Page.

Visitation for Dorothy will take place on Wednesday, July 30, 2025, 4:00pm until 7:00pm, at Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home and Crematory, 4600 County Line Road. A celebration of Dorothy's life will take place on Thursday, July 31, 2025, 11:00am, at Pentecost Lutheran Church, 2213 Coolidge Avenue. Visitation on Thursday will be at church from 10:00am until the time of the service. Burial will follow at West Lawn Memorial Park.

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