Norma Jean Dowjotas

(Nee Bulthuis)

Age 63, of Lockport passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, January 11, 2025. Born in Hazel Crest, raised in Orland Park, lived in Tinley Park, and a resident of Lockport since 1987. Norma was a loyal waitress at Anthony's Pancake House in Lockport for many years. She had a passion for animals and loved caring for them. Above all else she was a loving wife, mother, and grammy. Norma will be tremendously missed by all who knew and loved her.

Preceded in death by her parents, Peter and Ruth (Nee Oostema) Bulthuis; one sister, Barbara Pauls; a nephew Brad Pauls; and a niece Brandi Pauls.

Survived by her devoted husband of 40 years, Anthony "Tony" Dowjotas; three cherished sons, Tony (Kristah Krueger) Dowjotas, Joseph (Nikki Lopez) Dowjotas and John (Kimberly) Dowjotas; two adored grandchildren, Vivian and Rylee Dowjotas, and two grandchildren on the way; her siblings, Pamela (Allen Schrof) Savona, Wayne (Donna) Bulthuis, Richard Bulthuis, Brian (Jeanette) Bulthuis, Donald (late Michelle) Bulthuis, and John Bulthuis; her dear niece, Brittany (Nick) Brock; and nephew Brian Pauls; and many more nephews, nieces and friends.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, January 16, 2025, in the O'Neil Funeral Home Chapel 1105 E. 9th St. Lockport from 3:00pm until time of Funeral Service at 6:00pm. Following service Cremation Rites will be respectfully addressed.