Raymond J. Dykstra Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Raymond J. Dykstra of Morrison, Illinois, born in Thomson, Illinois, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Raymond left this world on June 8, 2024 at the age of 95, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Raymond J. Dykstra to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Ren Dykstra and Ella Dykstra (Balk); his wife Thelma M. Kettler; his siblings, Eleanor Jansma (Herman), Lola Klimstra (Roland), Anna Rus (LeRoy), Clifford Dykstra (Evelyn) and Roy Dykstra (Helen); his brother-in-law Clarence "Clink" Kettler (Jeanne); and his close friend Judy Adolph.
He is survived by: his children, Mary Cravatta (Greg) of Genoa, IL, Randall Dykstra (Karen) of Fulton, Allen Dykstra (Nancy) of Morrison and Edward Dykstra of Thomson. He is also survived by eight grandchildren; eighteen great grandchildren; two great-great granddaughters.
Memorials to First Reformed Church and Resthave Home have been established.
