Dort Reiken

Dorthy "Dort" Frances Reiken, 87, of Traverse City and formerly of Wabash, IN, passed away July 3, 2022, at her home with her family by her side after a brief illness.

Dort was born on September 19, 1934, in Wabash, IN to the late Floyd Leroy and Viola Gertrude (Fierstos) Unger.

On September 1, 1954, Dort married Fred Reiken in Wabash.

Dort attended Michigan State University and earned her nursing degree from IUPUI in Indiana. She was a registered Nurse at Wabash County Hospital for nearly 20 years. For many years she was a member of P.E.O., the Jaycees, and the local Alzheimer's support group in Traverse City. She was also a devoted member of Christ the King Catholic Church.
Above all else, she cherished her family, especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren, and treasured the times she spent with friends, those nearby and as far away as Finland..
Dort had a sweet tooth and enjoyed dessert any time of the day. She was a shopper extraordinaire, finding the best bargains and outlasting anyone with her on a shopping spree. She also loved her many cats throughout the years. Most of all, Dort enjoyed being with family, especially during summers at Spider Lake. She spent countless hours playing in the sand and water with her grandchildren, making fudge, and playing card games and dominoes with the family.
Dort was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 66 years, Fred; her parents; and her brother William Unger.

Dort is survived by her children Kimberley (Ramon) LeDoux, Cinda (Kevin) Hipskind, Christopher (Barbara) Reiken, and Martin (Barb White) Reiken; grandchildren Andrea (John) Miller, Austin (Erika) Reiken, and Mary (Robert) Morrissey; and great grandchildren Ava, Elaina, Asher, Philip, and Lily; and sister Frances (Thomas) Whitmeyer; and sister-in-law Ann Unger.

The Memorial Mass will be held on Tuesday, July 12, 2022, at 2 pm with visitation beginning at 1:00 pm at Christ the King.

Memorial contributions may be directed to Cherryland Humane Society or to the Alzheimer's Association.