Funeral services for Merle Dykstra, age 85, of Bussy will be held Monday January 4, 2010 at 10:30 am in the Bates Funeral Chapel in Oskaloosa. Visitation will begin at the Bate’s Funeral Chapel on Sunday January 3 after 11:00 am with the family present from 1 to 3pm.

Memorials may be made to Mahaska Hospice Serenity House or Bussey Fire and Rescue.