Nancy L. Flikkema

Nancy L. Flikkema, age 89, of Lanark, passed away Wednesday, May 1, 2024. Memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, May 7, at the Law Jones Funeral Home in Lanark. Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. prior to the service at the funeral home.

Nancy was born on January 30, 1935, daughter of Louis and Pearl (Van Dyke) Hoak. She graduated from Morrison High School with the class of 1953 and soon after married the love of her life, Charles Flikkema, on January 7, 1955. Together, they raised four loving children and celebrated 69 years of marriage.

Nancy was a dedicated homemaker, enriching the lives of her family with her warmth and care. She was a great cook and baker. Her family especially enjoyed her amazing pies. Nancy was a very loving grandmother and great-grandmother. All she wanted to do was love and rock the little ones, and boy she could rock. Nancy loved to quilt and knit things for her loved ones. She gifted many quilts, pillow cases, and pot holders to all her family over the years.

An avid golfer, Nancy achieved two holes-in-one, a testament to her skill and patience. She also enjoyed bowling, gardening, bird watching from her deck, going to estate sales with Chuck, and playing cards with her grandchildren. Nancy and Chuck took many trips including adventures to San Francisco, Reno, Denver, and a trip to Hawaii that began with a snow mobile ride through a blizzard.

A devout member of the United Methodist Church in Lanark, Nancy also took an active part in community activities as a member of the L.C. Women’s Club and L.C. Quilt Club. Nancy's commitment to her faith and community was evident in her involvement in her church and various clubs, where she made lasting friendships and contributed generously to communal activities.

Nancy will be dearly missed by her husband, Chuck Flikkema of Lanark; four children, Cynthia Haynes of Mt. Juliet, TN, Alan (Rosemary) Flikkema of Lanark, Gregg (Rhonda) Flikkema of Lanark, and Cathy (Bill) Gilman of Lanark; ten grandchildren, Tasha Haynes, Charley Haynes,, Jeremy Flikkema, Chris Flikkema, Jon Flikkema, Jessica DeSpain, Brooke Gilman, Courtney Gilman, Jake Gilman, and Colin Gilman; 19 great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Judy Voss of Prophetstown, IL, and Jessica (Allen) Wade of Sterling, IL. Nancy is preceded in death by her parents, her grandparents, and her grandson, Matthew Flikkema.