JoAnn Dykstra, 87, of Zeeland passed away on Saturday, April 4, 2026 in Zeeland, Michigan.
JoAnn was born August 30,1938 in Leesburg, Georgia and was the daughter of John and Cleo Hamby. She loved to go “out and about” visiting the shops in the area, reminiscing about growing up in Georgia and spending time with her southern relatives, and enjoyed chatting with those she met. JoAnn was very proud of going to nursing school and becoming a registered nurse. She would often share with others, “how she used to be a nurse”. JoAnn was also a longtime member of Trinity Reformed Church. She loved her family, especially her husband, Henry, and had a strong, unwavering faith in God.
Survivors include her children – Craig (Mary) Dykstra of West Olive and Brenda Gugino of Holland; ten grandchildren – Tasha Polk, Stephanie Lindquist, Devon Kimball, Justina Kimball, Sarah and Joshua Dykstra, Danielle Gugino, Remy Lee, Tyler and Taryn Gugino; ten great-grandchildren; her sister-in-law, Maureen Hamby-Small. JoAnn was preceded in death by her husband – Henry, her daughter – Beth Kimball, her son-in-law – Tod Gugino, and her brother – Frank Hamby.
Funeral services will be 11 am Wednesday (April 22) at Trinity Reformed Church, 712 Apple Avenue in Holland, MI. Service will be livestreamed at https://www.facebook.com/trinitychurchholland. Burial will be in Pilgrim Home Cemetery. Visitation will be 6-8pm Tuesday (April 21) at the Dykstra Funeral Home-Northwood Chapel, 295 Douglas Avenue. Memorial contributions may be made to Community Action House.
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