Ineke Timmerman Brinkman

Ineke Brinkman, 79, of Phoenix, AZ and formerly of Pontiac, IL passed away Saturday March 22, 2025, surrounded by family. Ineke was born on April 3, 1945, in Amsterdam, Netherlands to Rudolph and Gerritje "Gertrude" (Stolk) Timmerman. She married John Henry Brinkman on August 17, 1969, at Park Presbyterian Church in Streator, IL.

Ineke is survived by her daughter, Jennifer (Brian) Gallamore, of Phoenix, AZ and 2 brothers, Rudolf (Lorraine)Timmerman of Wickes, AR, and Andrew (Krys) Timmerman of Prescott, AZ. She was preceded in death by her parents, 1 brother, 1 sister, and her beloved husband John.

Ineke's family immigrated to the United States from Holland in 1952. She graduated high school with honors in 1963 and received a Bachelor of Science in Education from Illinois State University in 1967. She went on to teach Kindergarten in Streator, IL until getting married and moving to the family farm to be a homemaker, taking great pride in her home and family. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Pontiac where she played piano for Sunday school. She enjoyed being a room mother at Lincoln school, playing piano, attending and hosting family gatherings, and boating with friends. She and her husband, John, retired in Phoenix, AZ in 2001.

Cremation rights have been accorded. A private memorial will be held for the immediate family. Memorials can be made to the educational institution of the donor's choice.