Berdena A. Sikkenga's Obituary
Mrs. Berdena A. Sikkenga, age 91, passed away Saturday, November 8, 2003. She was born August 9, 1912 in VanBuren, Indiana to Fred and Dillie (Boxell) Byall and lived in the Muskegon area most of her life. On April 11, 1936, she married James L. Sikkenga in Muskegon and he preceded her in death on November 23, 1986. She was a member of First Christian Reformed Church. SURVIVORS include 1 daughter, Elaine (Paul) Adkins of Normal, IL; 1 granddaughter, Tracy Lynne Miller of Milwaukee, WI; 2 sisters, Christina Bartrand of Muskegon and Dortha Baker of Clearwater, FL. She was also preceded in death by 1 daughter, Judith Miller and 1 son, James Sikkenga. A FUNERAL SERVICE will be held 1 PM Tuesday at the
Sytsema Funeral Home
737 Apple Avenue
(231) 726-5210
with the Rev. Mike Borgert officiating. INTERMENT will take place at Oakwood Cemetery. VISITATION with the family will be 6-8 PM Monday. Share your memories with Berdena’s family at their Online Guest Book at www.sytsemafh.com. Berdena was a kind and gentle woman who endured many years of illness with courage, dignity, and faith.
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