DORTMANS, Maria

Born on August 12, 1925. Passed away October 2, 2025.

Passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family.

Aged 100 years.

Loved wife of John Dortmans (dec) and Anton Van Lith (dec)

Mother of Jo (dec) & Harry, Henk (dec) & Win, Hans, Nelly & Ross (dec), Sjany & Paul, Tony & Anne, Renus (dec), Keith & Gwenda, Jo & Shane, John & Hillary, Fred & Chris, Liz & Phil, Michael & Mary, Marg, Carol & Brian, David & Tracey.

Loved Oma of many, many grandchildren,
Super Oma of many great grandchildren and great, great grandchildren.

She has led a wonderful life and left a great legacy.
“SO BE IT’ “HET ZIJ ZO”

Maria’s family would like to extend their thanks and gratitude to the staff at O’Mara House Aged Care Traralgon, for their unwavering love and care for Maria for over ten years.

Funeral Notice

October 7, 2025 - 1:30pm

Saint Michaels Catholic Church Church Street, TraralgonView Map

Requiem Mass for the Repose of the soul of Mrs. Maria Dortmans will be offered at St. Michaels Catholic Church, Church Street Traralgon on TUESDAY (October 7, 2025) at 1.30 pm.

At the conclusion of Mass, the Funeral will leave for the Traralgon Cemetery, Gippsland Memorial Park.

Maria's funeral will also be livestreamed.

To view the livestream, please CLICK HERE.

Tributes

Sending our deepest sympathy to the family. A life well lived. Maria will be greatly missed.
The Murphy Family October 4, 2025
A lovely lady. Sending our love & thoughts to all the Dortmans family,
From the Kooloos family.
Martina Kooloos October 5, 2025
A poem for Oma

The matriarch of a thousand
Captain of this ol’ Dutch ship!
Farmer, Wife, Teacher, Mother
Hagelslag for breakfast
Sunday soup of dinner
With enough love to keep you full forever.
Her family, like her patchwork quilts-
Perfectly stitched together.
Never without,
She’s always about
Onto her next endeavour!
Roisin Ahern October 6, 2025
Maria and Anton were both wonderful “House Parents” at The Ryder-Cheshire Home, Ivanhoe.
Maria lived a long, fruitful life. Her enthusiastic welcoming smile, the stories regaled of past times and experinces will be sadly missed but much cherished. May her devotion to the Catholic faith now bring her to eternal peace.
Our sincere condolences to all the Dortmans family,
Peter & Teresa
Peter & Teresa October 6, 2025
Our deepest sympathy to the family.
Namens de familie Sommers wil ik u allen condoleren met het overlijden van Maria Dortmans. Zo te lezen in de andere berichten was zij een bijzondere persoonlijkheid, liefdevol en zorgzaam voor anderen. Ook al heeft zij een mooie leeftijd bereikt van 100 jaar, toch wensen wij u sterkte met het verlies.
Jeanne Sommers October 7, 2025
Beste familie Dortmans,
Wij denken met veel plezier terug aan de keren dat we logeerden bij tante Marie.ze had al een motorfoto van Jan op de kast staan,die kwam uit de grote doos met zoveel herinneringen,waaraan er geen einde kwam van haar verhalen.we kregen ieder een bed zodat we niet hoefden te vechten,zei ze.wat vond ze het fijn om familie om haar heen te hebben en te zorgen.speciaal was die keer met boxingday,allemaal rondom haar huis en bring your own.
We gingen ook mee naar haar kringloopwinkel en graag ging ze mee een ritje maken en vertellen overal over.
We wensen de hele familie sterkte en het zal zeker een mooi dankbaar afscheid worden voor deze bijzondere moeder en oma.we hebben haar levensverhaal in haar boek en koesteren haar in onze gedachten.
Ze zal rusten in vrede,bless you all.
Greetings Jan en Simone
Jan en Simone Dortmans October 7, 2025
My deepest sympathy to the Dortman’s family on the passing of Maria. A dear Mother to many, and an Oma to many as well. What a wonderful legacy Maria has left us. How blessed to have had her in our lives until her 100th birthday. Heel deel sterkte en hou je taai. Maria dank u wel – Ansje

Johanna Sykes (van Otterdijk)
Latrobe Valley Funeral Services Pty Ltd October 7, 2025
Sending our love & sympathy to the Dortmans family on the passing of Maria. A long life well lived. May she rest in peace.
Chris & Doug Campbell & family October 7, 2025
Our condolences on Maria’s passing away. 🥀
We have fond memories of our visit with her when we were in Australia, which we cherish and are grateful for. 😇
It’s wonderful that she was able to celebrate her 100th birthday. It’s a long life to be grateful for. 🙏🏻
Much strength for you all! 🌹

Ans van Lith en Hein
Geffen
Nederland
Ans van Lith October 7, 2025
Dear family,
We remember our aunt as a sweet, warm, friendly, positive and hospitable woman. Everyone was welcome. We would love to have met her again, but it’s okay. So be it.
Saying goodby is painful, but you will surely find comfort in the many grateful memories of a special person.
Warm regards from Ine and Jan Dortmans, the Netherlands.
Ine and Jan Dortmans October 24, 2025