Marcella Eldora Dykstra

February 1, 1926 - November 7, 2003

Marcella Eldora Dykstra: Marcella passed away Friday evening, Nov. 7, 2003, at Ottumwa Regional Hospital at the age of 77 years, 9 months and 6 days. She was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary at the American Legion. Marcella enjoyed her Canasta card club, her bowling team, Saturday evening dances with Gene, family functions, her grandchildren, gardening, sewing, baking and cooking. Marcella, daughter of Perry & Goldie Smith Chilcote was born Feb. 1, 1926 in Mahaska County. She was a graduate of Riverside Country School in Mahaska County. On August 24, 1944 she married J. Gene Dykstra in Oskaloosa; they lived in rural Mahaska County until 1958, when they moved to Oskaloosa. After the death of their son, Daryl, Marcella & Gene raised their two granddaughters, Amy & Erin Dykstra. Marcella was a homemaker until her children were raised, when she worked at several business, including Graham's Department Store, Mahaska Manor and lastly, at Wal-Mart, in the snack bar and as a greeter. Marcella's memory is honored by her three sons and their wives: Wayne & Velma Dykstra of Columbia, MO; Keith & Babs Dykstra of Charles City, IA and Roger & Barb Dykstra of Oskaloosa. She was blessed with 11 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren. She is survived by two sisters & their husbands: Louise & Bob Hicklin of Oskaloosa, and Phyllis & Marvin Loynachan of Pershing, IA, and two brothers and their wives: Louis & Genevieve Chilcote and Willis & Mary Chilcote, all of Oskaloosa. PDF Printable Version