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Marianne Dirkse Hinz, age 86, of Vero Beach, passed away October 13, 2019.
She was born in Oostburg, WI and had moved from Grand Rapids, MI, and Sheboygan, WI, prior to Vero Beach in 1973.
Mrs. Hinz had worked at Bank of America, formerly Barnett Bank, and Commercial Bank of Vero Beach for 20 years plus, as a new account representative prior to her retirement.
She was a member of First Baptist Church of Vero Beach, serving in the choir, leading children’s choir, and teaching Sunday School. Mrs. Hinz also volunteered with the American Red Cross and Atlantic Classical Orchestra.
She had attended Calvin College and Indian River Community College.
She is survived by her husband of 68 years, Donald E. Hinz; daughters: Vicki Schommer (Alan), Laurie Gover (Jeff), and Donna Vocelle (Buck); sister, Joan Vanderveen; brother, Herb Dirkse; grandchildren: Amy Gover Graber, Sara Gover DiPardo, Amanda Schommer Evans, Daniel Vocelle and Cecile Vocelle; and 7 great-grandchildren.
Mrs. Hinz was predeceased by her brothers, Mark Dirkse and Bob Dirkse; and grandson, Matthew Schommer.
At the request of the family, services will be private.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to First Baptist Church, General Fund, 2206 16th Ave., Vero Beach, FL 32960.
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Ginger Kreigh - Friend of Family
February 24, 2020, 12:26 pm
I am very sorry for your loss. Your mom has a lovely caring family and I know she must have always felt your love. Blessings that you all come to peace with her passing.
Betsy Root - Friend of Donna and Buck's
February 24, 2020, 12:28 pm
Donna, We are so sorry to hear about your Mom. I remember my father-in-law talking about her and your Dad. What nice people. Our thoughts are with you. Rick and Betsy Root
Carmen I. Irizarry - Friend
February 24, 2020, 12:29 pm
I first met Marianne when she worked at Barnett Bank many years ago. She was such a warm, caring person and I saw that in her daughters, Donna and Laurie, when I worked with them at IRMC. May God give you all comfort during this time. My deepest sympathy to the family.
Doug Campbell - Friend
February 24, 2020, 12:31 pm
Sorry for your loss. I remember when you moved to Florida in ‘73 and we all became friends. Your mom was a gentle, kind and caring person, but taught us the principles of life that made us what we are today. Blessed are those in heaven who get to be with her now. Our prayers for you in this sad time in your life.
Nancy Davis Yates - friend of Donna
February 24, 2020, 12:32 pm
What a beautiful Lady inside and out. God really blessed us with you Marianne. This is not goodbye but see ya in the hereafter. I know you will be missed so much but God always knows best. My hope is your family will carry on as you taught them thus honoring you. My heart and love to all, Nancy
Suanne Shidler - Friend of granddaughter
February 24, 2020, 12:33 pm
Marianne sounds like a wonderful person who lived a full and rewarding life. I can see that many of her passions live on in the lives of her family members. May God continue to provide His comfort and peace to each of you as your mourn your loss but celebrate her gain.
Larry and Betty Henry - Friends
February 24, 2020, 12:35 pm
We send our deepest sympathies to Marianne’s loved ones. We have such good memories of her friendship over many years with Marianne being a faithful member of the adult choir and working with children’s choirs at First Baptist. We enjoyed being in her home at gatherings around the pool and being involved with her in preparations for Laurie’s and Donna’s weddings. We still have the angel Christmas ornaments she brought to the girls when Linda was born. We thank God for the blessing she and her family have been to our family.