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Kenneth Dirkson Obituary
He was preceded in Death by his parents, Ray and Sylvia Dirkson; parents-in-law, Bill and Doris Pallett, brother Chuck Dirkson, sister-in-law Katie Dirkson, brother in-law Larry Yaeger and nieces and nephews (Laurie Anderson, Ellen Cerovski, Brent Dirkson, Brian Halverson, Roxann Howser, Dean Pallett, Betsy VanRaam, and Austin Wilson).
Ken is survived by his wife Marcy, his siblings Ted (Irene) Dirkson, Joe (Pat) Dirkson, Jerry (Sharon) Dirkson, and Diana (Brian) Zins; sisters-in-law AnnaMarie Dirkson, Betty Yaeger; brother in-law Donald (Donna) Pallett; his children Kim (Tom) Hayes and Stacy Dirkson-Leitner; his grandchildren Joe (Brandy), Pat and Ashley Hayes, and Colt Leitner; his great grandchildren Jordan Rockwell, Kennedi, and Kieran Hayes. He is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, and cousins.
Condolences may be expressed at https://www.creelfuneralhome.com/obituaries/obituary-listings.
Services for Ken will be held at Creel Funeral Home on Friday, August 15, 2025, 1:00 p.m., cremation has taken place. Inurnment to follow at the Philbrook Cemetery in Hobson followed by a reception at the Utica Hall.
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Kathy Pascoe
August 17, 2025
Marcy, Kim and Stacy, I am so sorry for your loss. Thinking of all of you .
Kathy
John and Donna Bruce
August 16, 2025
We are so sorry to read about the passing of Ken. Marcy, you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. We remember all of our fun times together .God Bless....John and Donna
Kevin and Judy Get,
August 15, 2025
Dear Marcy and family, We are so sad to read of Ken's passing. We remember with great fondness the telephone parties and friendship we enjoyed together. Please know that we l9ve a d support you. Kevin and Judy Getz
Dr. Boyd and AliceMarie Emond
August 14, 2025
Our condolences to the Dirkson family. Ted and Irene, we are sorry for your loss.
Dr. Boyd Emond and AliceMarie
Rusty and Pam Olson
August 14, 2025
Love and prayers to Marcie and family. Rusty always enjoyed Ken to work with and as a friend.
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