Maria Dawn Timmer

Maria Dawn Timmer, age 66 of Wayland, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, April 24, 2022. She was born on November 21, 1955 in Chicago, Illinois, to John J. and Ruth Ann (nee Noe) Tuka, both preceding her in death. Maria married her best friend and true soul mate, Thomas J. Timmer, on December 1, 1984 in Wayland, Michigan.

She attended Decatur High School in Decatur, Michigan. She worked for many years at Zondervan’s until their closing, at which time she was proud to continue on to receive an Associate's Degree at Davenport University.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving sister, Lisa Kain; adored father and mother-in-law Fred and Jeanette Timmer; and brother-in-law, Nickolas Timmer.

Her passions being many, she most enjoyed camping, walks through the woods, and spending countless hours by the rivers, lakes, and ponds near her home, in awe of the gifts of nature bestowed upon her, and she enjoyed sharing these times with those she loved.

She is survived by her loving and devoted husband, Thomas; brothers Eugene (Patti) Tuka of Billings, MT, Anthony Tuka of Sturgis, MI, Frank (Debbie) Tuka of Dowagiac, MI; brother-in-law, Martin (Donna) Kain of Bourbon, IN; sister-in-law, Nancy (Jay) Hoppe of Dorr, MI; along with many aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews, great-nieces and -nephews, and very dear lifelong friends.

Visitation will be held from 5 - 7 p.m. on Friday, April 29, 2022 at Kubiak-Cook Funeral Home - Dorr Chapel (4330 18th St., Dorr, MI 49323). Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, April 30, 2022 at Kubiak-Cook Funeral Home - Dorr Chapel, with visitation one hour prior to the service.

In memory of Maria and in lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Faith Hospice. The family welcomes memories and messages in their guest book online at www.kubiakcookdorr.com.