Dykstra, Mary L. (nee Landolt) Wednesday December 18, 2024. Beloved wife of the late Thomas Dykstra. Dear mother of Erin (Michael) Pleimann. Dear grandmother of Lily and Asher. Our dear sister-in-law, aunt, great aunt and friend.
Mary taught second grade in the Bayless School District from 1969-1976. She taught preschool at Eden Lab School in Webster Groves from 1982-1991, and she taught first grade at St. Peter School in Kirkwood from 1991-2004.
Visitation at Kutis South County Chapel 5255 Lemay Ferry Rd. Friday January 3, 4-8 pm. A celebration of life will be held at St. Philip’s United Church of Christ, 10708 Lavinia Dr. (63123) Saturday January 4 at 10:00 am. Private interment at Highland City Cemetery (Highland, Il.). In lieu of flowers, contributions to Paws Place Adoption Center, 52 Dogwalk Rd., Anna, Il. 62906, or the National Kidney Foundation appreciated.
I was in Miss Landolt’s second grade class her first year of teaching at Bayless and she was my favorite teacher! I went to Bayless through 12th grade and had Mr. Dykstra as a history teacher as well. I was a member of the FTA club at Bayless (future teachers of America) and we got to help out in classrooms in the elementary school, so I was able to keep in touch with her through high school. She was so sweet, caring and kind. I ran into her once after high school at the corner bar restaurant in Ballwin. I recognized her after all these years, introduced myself and we caught up for a minute. I was so happy to get to see her again! Unfortunately, it was after Mr. Dykstra had already passed away. My condolences for your loss.
Mary was a neighbor of mine for several decades. We reconnected more when both of us lost our spouses. Mary always had a warm and fun disposition. I loved her sense of humor! Both of us were voracious readers and often shared books we recommended to each other. Unfortunately, I am struggling through a bad cold and will be unable to attend her visitation.
My sympathies to her family.