Jill Elaine Dykhuis, age 68, died Monday, January 25, 2021 peacefully at Mayo Clinic Hospital, St. Marys Campus in Rochester.
Jill was born on November 30, 1952 in Clinton, IA to Peter and Grace (Keller) Dykhuis. She worked at the Kahler Hotel for 37 years as a dishwasher. She was a friend of Bill W.
Jill made latch hook rugs and loved her cats above all else. She enjoyed walking and talking to the people in her neighborhood.
Jill is survived by her daughter, Elizabeth (Dave) Burns of Mendota Heights, MN; 3 grandchildren, Lillian, Corinne and Holden; brothers, Gary (Terri) Dykhuis of Ekron, KY, Eugene (Janelle) Dykhuis of Minnesota City, MN, Jerry (Kay) Heckel of Georgetown, TN, David Heckel of Rock City, WY; sisters, Cheryl Anderson (Jerry Wobig) of Pine Island, MN, Lou Ann Dykhuis of Winona, MN; and several nieces and nephews.
Jill is preceded in death by her father, Peter Dykhuis; her mother, Grace Heckel; and brother-in-law, Chuck Anderson.
A visitation will be held 10:00am to 12:00pm on Saturday, February 6, 2021 at Rochester Cremation Services, 1605 Civic Center Drive NW, Rochester, MN.
In lieu of flowers donations to Camp Companion, P.O. Box 7478, Rochester, MN 55903-7478
Rochester Cremation Services is assisting the family with arrangements. Memories and condolences of Jill may be shared at rochestercremationservicesmn.com
Liz and family. You have lost an irreplaceable person in your life. May you cherish her memories always. Love you . Uncle Dean and Aunt Rose
Very sorry to hear of this loss. Wild to think of all the shenanigans we instigated with Jill when we were kids, Liz. Grace to you and your family as you grieve and remember. And I love remembering Jill’s cats, too – we made a donation to camp companion.
Liz, Your Kindercare family is thinking of you and your family.
I’m so sorry for the family. Gary and Cheryl were my classmates. My prayers are with your family. Cherish the memories and know she will be your guardian Angel.
Very sorry to hear of Jills passing. Been many years since I have seen her and Elizabeth. Prayers to all
My wife I are very sorry for your loss of your mother, Elizabeth. I had the privilege of knowing Jill in the last few years and will remember her as a good friend. She was an important support for me and for others at very difficult times in our lives. We would talk about how our families were doing. I would like you to know how proud she was of you and her grandchildren. My life is richer from knowing Jill. We will keep you and your family in our prayers.