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Marcella Eldora Chilcote Dykstra

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Birth	:	1 Feb 1926
Death	:	7 Nov 2003 Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Forest Cemetery, Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.3058014, -92.6333008
Plot	:	Garden of Benediction 318 S 3/4 3
Description	:	Married Aug 20 1944 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... Read More	Married Aug 20 1944 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. 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 Eldora Dykstra passed away Friday evening, Nov. 7, 2003, at Ottumwa Regional Hospital at the age of 77 years, 9 months and 6 days. 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. Marcella was preceded in death by her husband, Gene on September 1, 2001 and a son, John Daryl Dykstra on June 15, 1973 and a granddaughter in infancy, Nanette Dykstra. Contributor: KateH (46615929)

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Marcella Eldora Chilcote Dykstra's memorial is located at: Forest Cemetery, Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, USA.
When did Marcella Eldora Chilcote Dykstra death?
Marcella Eldora Chilcote Dykstra death on 7 Nov 2003 in Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 41.3058014
Longitude: -92.6333008

Family Members:

Parent

Perry Edward Chilcote

(1894 - 1953)

Goldie Smith Chilcote

(1896 - 1967)

Spouse

Johnny Eugene “Gene” Dykstra

(1923 - 2001)

Siblings

Dorothia Louise Chilcote Hicklin

(1919 - 2009)

Lewis Edward Chilcote

(1921 - 2017)

Willis Francis Chilcote

(1923 - 2005)

Phyllis Darlene Chilcote Loynachan

(1931 - 2012)

Children

John Daryl Dykstra

(1949 - 1973)

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