Phyllis I. Dykstra, 89, of the Alverno Health Care and Rehabilitation Center in Clinton, IA, formerly of Fulton, IL, died Saturday, November 26, 2016, at the Alverno.
Phyllis was born September 15, 1927, in Fulton, to Evert and Anna (Fisher) Geerts. She was educated in the Fulton Grade School and was a graduate of Fulton High School. She married Sebert “Bud” H. Dykstra on September 16, 1946, in Fulton. He died May 18, 2010. In her early years, Phyllis was employed at Kregar’s Five and Dime Store, Stroedickes Bakery, Burpee Seed, and Joyce Lumber Company. She was a homemaker. Phyllis was a member of First Christian Reformed Church in Fulton, where she was a member and officer of the Rebecca Society. She participated in Harbor Crest Auxiliary, was a member of TOPS Club in Thomson, IL, and belonged to the Whiteside County Farm Bureau. Phyllis enjoyed traveling, was an avid reader, and enjoyed attending her children and grandchildren’s sporting events.
Survivors include one daughter, Melissa J. (Dan) Medendorp of Fulton; six sons, Ronald E. (Marcia) Dykstra of Thomson, Kenneth D. (Debra) Dykstra of Fulton, Roger L. (Gayle) Dykstra of Thomson, Ernie P. (Paula) Dykstra of Thomson, Sammy J. (Ruby) Dykstra of Mt. Carroll, IL, and Mark A. (Ann) Dykstra of Thomson; 22 grandchildren; 31 great-grandchildren; one sister, Arlene Keller of Morrison, IL; one sister-in-law, Phyllis Geerts of Albany, IL.
Phyllis was preceded in death by her husband, Sebert; one son, in infancy; one granddaughter, Angie Dykstra; one great-grandson, Isaac Dykstra; two brothers, Marvin and Leonard Geerts.
FUNERAL SERVICE: 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, November 30, 2016, at First Christian Reformed Church in Fulton, IL
OFFICIATING: Rev. Wendell Davelaar, Pastor of Hollandale Christian Reformed Church in Hollandale, MN
VISITATION: 4:00 to 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, November 29, 2016, at the Fulton Chapel of the Bosma-Renkes Funeral Home, Fulton, IL
INTERMENT: Fulton Township Cemetery, Fulton, IL
Memorials have been established to First Christian Reformed Church and Unity Christian Schools.