Arlene
Arlene J. Wykstra
Arlene went to be with her Lord, Monday, August 1, 2022 at Borgess Medical Center in Kalamazoo.
She was born February 28, 1954 in Kalamazoo, the daughter of Earl and Pearl (Tammeling) Koning. Arlene worked at Parker Hannifin for 20 years until her retirement in 2010. She was also a consultant for Mary Kay Cosmetics for many years.
Arlene loved shopping, couponing, going to garage sales, growing flowers at her home, reading and spending time with her friends. Arlene was happiest when she was surrounded by her grandchildren. On May 9, 1978 she married Anthony “Andy” Wykstra who survives.
Also surviving are her children, Lindsey (Boone) Cook and Luke Wykstra; grandchildren, Dylan and Miriam Cook, Andy Wykstra and Kiera Wood; brother, Tom (Connie) Koning and sister, Dixie Tracy.
She was preceded in death by her parents, son, Aaron, siblings, Mark Koning, Dan Schuring, Wilson Sincler and Charlotte Sincler along with many other extended family members.
According to her wishes cremation has taken place.
A memorial service will be held at 11:00 A.M., Saturday, August 13, 2022, at the Watson Bible Church in Otsego.
Contributions in memory of Arlene may be made to the
Make a Wish Foundation
.
Messages of condolence may be posted at
www.WinkelFuneralHome.com
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Sandy Holden
August 2, 2022 at 5:44 pm
Andy and family so sorry to hear of Arlenes passing sending hugs and prayers
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Dan and Julie Andrus
August 2, 2022 at 9:44 pm
We worked with Arlene at Parker. She was one of the sweetest, fun loving people I’ve ever met. So sorry for such a loss. Sending prayers of comfort.
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Darlene Leeo
August 3, 2022 at 10:50 am
Our sympathies to Andy and the Wykstra family.
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Betty Jo Diephuis
August 3, 2022 at 11:23 am
I’m so sorry to hear of my cousin Arlene’s sudden passing. Our prayers for comfort in knowing she is in heaven. Always difficult for those left behind.
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Gloria Lynema
August 3, 2022 at 12:43 pm
I am so sorry to hear of Arlene’s passing. My sincere condolences to your family. She was a special woman.
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Joyce Hiemstra Hunt
August 3, 2022 at 6:35 pm
I am so sorry to hear about Arlene. We first met at Faith Christian Reformed Church many years ago. My thoughts and prayers are with her family. May your memories bring you peace and comfort.
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Sharon
August 3, 2022 at 10:06 pm
So sorry to hear the passing of my cousin Arlene. You will be missed dearly. Sending condolences to the family.
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Debra Anderson (Tammeling)
August 3, 2022 at 11:27 pm
Comfort and peace to Andy and Arlene’s children and grandchildren and Tom
And Connie. I always remember Arlene as happy and kind from our family gatherings way back when we were younger.
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Marlene Lindemulder
August 4, 2022 at 1:08 pm
So sorry to hear about my cousin Arlene ‘s passing Loosing both Arlene and her mom in less than a month is heartbreaking They are both in the arms of their Heavenly Father
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Ginny Hybels Vanderzee
August 5, 2022 at 7:47 pm
I am saddened to hear of Arlene’s passing. We had lost touch over the years but I have fond memories of her at Faith Church.
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Susan (French) McElwain
August 6, 2022 at 11:27 pm
So sorry to hear of Arlene’s passing. Thoughts and prayers to her family. She always had the best smile. S
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Theresa Paddock
August 25, 2022 at 3:21 pm
So sorry to hear of Arlene’s passing. We were close when we worked together at Seelye Ford in the 70’s and remained friends through having babies with eventually our lives taking different paths.
Such a great person with a positive attitude. Her faith never faltered and she was contagious with her smile.
Such a beautiful Angel to return to Heavn!
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Theresa Paddock
August 25, 2022 at 3:22 pm
So sorry to hear of Arlene’s passing. We were close when we worked together at Seelye Ford in the 70’s and remained friends through having babies with eventually our lives taking different paths.
Such a great person with a positive attitude. Her faith never faltered and she was contagious with her smile.
Such a beautiful Angel to return to Heaven!
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Michael Leighton
September 24, 2022 at 4:54 pm
Rest In Peace Arlene
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She was born February 28, 1954 in Kalamazoo, the daughter of Earl and Pearl (Tammeling) Koning. Arlene worked at Parker Hannifin for 20 years until her retirement in 2010. She was also a consultant for Mary Kay Cosmetics for many years.
Arlene loved shopping, couponing, going to garage sales, growing flowers at her home, reading and spending time with her friends. Arlene was happiest when she was surrounded by her grandchildren. On May 9, 1978 she married Anthony “Andy” Wykstra who survives.
Also surviving are her children, Lindsey (Boone) Cook and Luke Wykstra; grandchildren, Dylan and Miriam Cook, Andy Wykstra and Kiera Wood; brother, Tom (Connie) Koning and sister, Dixie Tracy.
She was preceded in death by her parents, son, Aaron, siblings, Mark Koning, Dan Schuring, Wilson Sincler and Charlotte Sincler along with many other extended family members.
According to her wishes cremation has taken place.
A memorial service will be held at 11:00 A.M., Saturday, August 13, 2022, at the Watson Bible Church in Otsego.
Contributions in memory of Arlene may be made to the
Make a Wish Foundation
.
Messages of condolence may be posted at
www.WinkelFuneralHome.com
.
Offer Condolence for the family of Arlene J. Wykstra
Condolence Messages
Sandy Holden
August 2, 2022 at 5:44 pm
Andy and family so sorry to hear of Arlenes passing sending hugs and prayers
Reply
Dan and Julie Andrus
August 2, 2022 at 9:44 pm
We worked with Arlene at Parker. She was one of the sweetest, fun loving people I’ve ever met. So sorry for such a loss. Sending prayers of comfort.
Reply
Darlene Leeo
August 3, 2022 at 10:50 am
Our sympathies to Andy and the Wykstra family.
Reply
Betty Jo Diephuis
August 3, 2022 at 11:23 am
I’m so sorry to hear of my cousin Arlene’s sudden passing. Our prayers for comfort in knowing she is in heaven. Always difficult for those left behind.
Reply
Gloria Lynema
August 3, 2022 at 12:43 pm
I am so sorry to hear of Arlene’s passing. My sincere condolences to your family. She was a special woman.
Reply
Joyce Hiemstra Hunt
August 3, 2022 at 6:35 pm
I am so sorry to hear about Arlene. We first met at Faith Christian Reformed Church many years ago. My thoughts and prayers are with her family. May your memories bring you peace and comfort.
Reply
Sharon
August 3, 2022 at 10:06 pm
So sorry to hear the passing of my cousin Arlene. You will be missed dearly. Sending condolences to the family.
Reply
Debra Anderson (Tammeling)
August 3, 2022 at 11:27 pm
Comfort and peace to Andy and Arlene’s children and grandchildren and Tom
And Connie. I always remember Arlene as happy and kind from our family gatherings way back when we were younger.
Reply
Marlene Lindemulder
August 4, 2022 at 1:08 pm
So sorry to hear about my cousin Arlene ‘s passing Loosing both Arlene and her mom in less than a month is heartbreaking They are both in the arms of their Heavenly Father
Reply
Ginny Hybels Vanderzee
August 5, 2022 at 7:47 pm
I am saddened to hear of Arlene’s passing. We had lost touch over the years but I have fond memories of her at Faith Church.
Reply
Susan (French) McElwain
August 6, 2022 at 11:27 pm
So sorry to hear of Arlene’s passing. Thoughts and prayers to her family. She always had the best smile. S
Reply
Theresa Paddock
August 25, 2022 at 3:21 pm
So sorry to hear of Arlene’s passing. We were close when we worked together at Seelye Ford in the 70’s and remained friends through having babies with eventually our lives taking different paths.
Such a great person with a positive attitude. Her faith never faltered and she was contagious with her smile.
Such a beautiful Angel to return to Heavn!
Reply
Theresa Paddock
August 25, 2022 at 3:22 pm
So sorry to hear of Arlene’s passing. We were close when we worked together at Seelye Ford in the 70’s and remained friends through having babies with eventually our lives taking different paths.
Such a great person with a positive attitude. Her faith never faltered and she was contagious with her smile.
Such a beautiful Angel to return to Heaven!
Reply
Michael Leighton
September 24, 2022 at 4:54 pm
Rest In Peace Arlene
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