John-Sikkenga-Obituary

John H. Sikkenga

Kalamazoo, Michigan

1936 - 2025

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DIED
January 22, 2025
LOCATION
Kalamazoo, Michigan

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Age 88, of Kalamazoo, surrounded by his loving family, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on January 22, 2025. He was born in Kalamazoo on December 22, 1936, the son of the late Jacob and Jeanette (Pinkster) Sikkenga. On July 10, 1959, he married the love of his life Joyce...

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Mr. Sikkenga was my 6th grade teacher at Burke Elementary School back in the early seventies, I loved when he would read to the class, he had such a calming voice and the way he read each story the books would come alive! Thanks for the precious memories, Sir! Thoughts and prayers to his family and friends.

I did not know John well, but he was my neighbor for a short time. Prayers and condolences to his family

Jane and family. I am so very sorry for your loss. I continue to carry your family in my prayers through this difficult time. May God wrap his arms around you and comfort you.

Prayers for peace in the hearts of your family during this time of loss.

John volunteered in my classroom at Edison for many years. He was so wonderful with the kids and we had shared many laughs at the unpredictable antics that frequently occur in an elementary classroom. But what I remember most is how lovingly John spoke of his family. From those conversations over the 22 years, he kept me in-the-know of all the weddings, new grandchildren, baseball games and eventually great grandchildren on the way. Family was obviously his truest joy. My thoughts and...

My deepest condolences to the Sikkenga family and friends. My thoughts and prayers are with you and yours.

A good neighbor and family man. How blessed John was to have such strong family ties. We should all be so blessed. Godspeed, John.

So sorry to hear about your loss! John was such a kind caring man and we always looked forward to seeing him in the Praise Team when we would be back visiting North Park!

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.