Theresa Dykstra, 67, of Tallmadge Township, passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, December 17, 2023.
Theresa was born March 26, 1956, in Evergreen Park, Illinois, to Robert Sr. and Clarice (Ipema) Hoving. The Hoving family moved to Michigan in 1973, and Theresa married Gerald “Gerry” Dykstra on August 2, 1974. Theresa and Gerry raised their children in Wyoming and later in Tallmadge Township. Gerry and Theresa are members of Georgetown Protestant Reformed Church.
Theresa was preceded in death by her parents, her mother-in-law Marilyn Dykstra, son-in-law Brock Kellstrom, sisters: Jennie Boone, Sarah Feenstra; brother-in-law Dave Kamminga.
She is survived by her husband of 49 years, Gerry, their children: Michael & Victoria Dykstra, Eric Dykstra, Heather Dykstra, Carl Dykstra, Eileen Kellstrom, Gloria Hoving; grandchildren: Ava Dykstra, Amara Dykstra, Quinn Kellstrom, Thea Rei Kellstrom, Dakota Kellstrom; siblings: Robert Jr. & Cheryl Hoving, Judy & Bill Ypma, Claire and Al Sorenson, Steve Hoving, Grace Willow, Tim and Sue Hoving; father-in-law John Dykstra, in-laws: Dan Boone, Marlin Feenstra, Ken Dykstra, Wanda Kamminga; and many extended family members.
A funeral service will be held at 11:00 am, Friday, December 22, 2023, at Georgetown Protestant Reformed Church, 7146 48th Ave., Hudsonville MI 49426. Visiting hours will be 4-7 pm, Thursday, also at Georgetown PRC, and 10:00-10:45 am Friday prior to the funeral. Interment will be in the Dykstra Family Plot at Rosedale Memorial Park.
Memorial contributions may be made to Protestant Reformed Special Education, 6340 Autumn Drive, Hudsonville MI 49426.
Arrangements are by Yntema Funeral Home, 251 S. State Street, Zeeland MI 49464.
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