Marjean L. Sikkema

Marjean Louise Sikkema, age 89 of Farwell, passed away Tuesday, September 23, 2025 at Pioneer Golden Estate in Clare. Marjean was born the daughter of the late Glenn and Marie (Pittelkow) Winchell on August 17, 1936 in Homer. She was united in marriage Andrew “Andy” Sikkema on August 13, 1955 in Homer, with him predeceasing her on August 3, 2024. Marjean had worked for the Farwell Area Schools from 1970 to 1992; she had started as the School Librarian and retired as an Administrative Secretary. Marjean and Andy had developed Beech Tree Estates in Farwell, and along with her daughter and son-in-law Janice and Mike Jenkins established Elm Creek Ltd, outside Farwell which continues in operation today. Marjean had been extremely active in the Farwell community having been a member of the Farwell Women’s Club for 40 years, a member of the Farwell Area Chamber of Commerce, and the Farwell Area Historical Museum. She had been chosen as the Clare County Women of the Year in 1984. Marjean’s interest included gardening, cooking, knitting, reading and feeding her wild birds. She enjoyed the times spent at the cottage, camping with her family and the holidays. Marjean is survived by her children, Andrew M. and Laura Sikkema of Marquette and Janice and Mike Jenkins of Farwell; her son-in-law, John Jenkins of Menominee; grandchildren, Andrew P. Sikkema and Jessica Beauchamp of Massachusetts, Erin Sikkema and Darryn Adams of Marquette and Daniel and Maegan Jenkins of Clare, and great grandchildren, Tanner, Samantha, Nash, Savannah and Alexandra; a sister Rosemarie Butler of Homer, and half siblings Vance Larder of Colorado, Sherry (Howard) Trader of Homer and Sharon (Jeff) Kreger of Marshall. Marjean was predeceased by her daughter, Deann Jenkins in 2020; brother and sister-in-law’s Elden and Shirley Winchell and Robert and Irene Winchell, and a brother-in-law David Butler. A memorial visitation to celebrate her life is scheduled to be held on Saturday, October 18, 2025, from 10 AM until 12 noon at the Farwell Chapel of Stephenson-Wyman Funeral Home. Following the celebration, she will be interred in the Surrey Twp. Cemetery. A reception will be held at the Clare-Farwell American Legion Post 558 following the cemetery service. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Surrey Twp. Public Library; contributions can be made during the memorial visitation or dropped off at Elm Creek. Please visit Marjean’s Tribute Page at the website, www.stephenson-wyman.com where you may leave her family online condolence messages.

Marjean L. Sikkema

August 17, 1936 - September 23, 2025