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Benjamin Dykstra

August 18, 1927 — June 26, 2021

Benjamin Dykstra, age 93, U.S. Navy Veteran. Beloved husband for 65 years to the late Angeline “Ange” Dykstra, nee Stoit (2014). Loving father of William J. (Kathy), Jerrold (Pat), Benjamin Jr. (Linda), Thomas (Karen), John (Deanne), James (Mary), and Beverly (Wayne) Thoren. Cherished grandfather of 19, great-grandfather of 43, and great-great-grandfather of one. Dear brother of Jerry Dykstra and the late Cornelius “Casey”, Paul and Louis. Fond brother-in-law of the late Jean Kloosterman, Jacob “Bud” Stoit, Jeanette Stob and Theresa Dykstra. Dearest uncle of many nieces and nephews.

Visitation Thursday, July 1, 2021 at Grace Community Christian Reformed Church, 10415 S. Kedvale Ave., Oak Lawn, IL from 10:00 a.m. until time of Funeral Service 11:00 a.m. Burial private at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery, Elwood, IL.

In lieu of flowers, memorials to Crossroads Prison Ministries, PO Box 900, Grand Rapids, MI 49509-0900 or Roseland Christian Ministries, 10858 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL 60628 are appreciated.

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Visitation

Thursday, July 1, 2021

10:00 - 11:00 am (Central time)

Grace Community Christian Reformed Church

10415 South Kedvale Avenue, Oak Lawn, IL 60453

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Service

Thursday, July 1, 2021

Starts at 11:00 am (Central time)

Grace Community Christian Reformed Church

10415 South Kedvale Avenue, Oak Lawn, IL 60453

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Interment

Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery

20953 West Hoff Road, Elwood, IL 60421

Burial Private.

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