Birth date: Dec 28, 1934 Death date: Nov 11, 2025
Marilyn J. Dykstra, age 90, passed away on Tuesday, November 11, 2025. She was born on December 28, 1934 in Muskegon to Clifford and Aileen (Stockhill) Bell of Ravenna, MI. She married Nickolas Dykstra on June 30, 1956. He preced Read Obituary
I was so shocked with hearing about Sweet Marilyn’s passing! She was a strong woman, and loved the Lord! She was faithful to the church, no matter which one she attended. I grew up knowing her and her husband at Grace Bible Church Ministries. One of the last few years, I ran into her at the Fruitport Carnival by herself, and I was worried about her being there alone. But she said not to worry, she just wanted to eat the food and people watch. She was so funny. One thing I knew about her is that she was strong willed, and if she wanted to go somewhere, she went!
Marilyn’s testimony will be remembered by those whom she came across. Praying for the family as they mourn the great loss of wonderful Marilyn! Until we meet again!
I am a bit down today because I have an important Dr. appt and cannot make it to Norton Shores to celebrate the life of my Aunt Marilyn.
She was a favorite of mine because she was such an warm person and her warmth made family visits, which were infrequent for us, feel familiar and welcoming. I loved talking with Aunt Marilyn. When my Aunt spoke with you she gave you her full attention and made you feel like you and whatever you had to share was the most important thing to her. As those who had the pleasure to speak with her knew she would easily extend any conversation by sharing her own thoughts or more often asking you questions to which she listened intently to your answers. She was the rarest of people who you could talk with endlessly and you always felt better afterward.
I will miss her very much. She was one of the who made the Dykstra's feel like family to me.
Her nephew, Henry's son,
Steve Dykstra
