In loving memory of

Laurie Dierickx
October 7, 1962 - January 15, 2023

LAURIE DIERICKX
MUSCATINE, Iowa - Laurie Dierickx, 60, of Muscatine, passed away on Sunday, January 15, 2023, at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics.

Celebration of Life will be held from 3 until 7 p.m. on Saturday, February 4, 2023, at the Rendezvous in Muscatine. The Ralph J. Wittich-Riley-Freers Funeral Home will be in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be made at www.wittichfuneralhome.com. Memorials may be made to the family, in care of Randy Dierickx.

Laurie was born on October 7, 1962, in Iowa City, the daughter of John H. and Jacqueline M. McDaniel Barclay. She married Randy Dierickx on October 23, 1981, in Muscatine.

She enjoyed making salsa, side by side riding, and camping. She loved her family, her grandchildren, and animals, especially her dog Izzy, and cat, Ernie. She also loved playing practical jokes on everyone.

She is survived by her husband Randy; three children, Falynn Durflinger of Eldon, Kiffany Carver and husband, Scott, of Muscatine, and Payton Dierickx and Kyle Jack, of Fruitland; seven grandchildren, Lakin Hoekstra, Mckynley Gnewuch, Case Durflinger, Cash Durflinger, Cohyn Durflinger, Reagan Carver, and Kennedy Carver; and sister Kay Kerr of Muscatine.

Laurie was preceded in death by her mother, Jacqueline in 1996, father, John in 2016; and two brothers, Steve and Doug Barclay.

Tributes

Nicholas Kane (Isabella Miller) wrote on Apr 11, 2023:

"Laurie was my Janitor at McKinley when I was in grade school we became friends one day when I was at recess and I fell on the slide and scraped my knee she came walking outside and I was 5years old and I asked her ?where the h*** were you? she thought that was unique and different and we were friends from that moment on and on my 9th birthday Laurie gave me her rubber rat to prank people with. It is such a horrible tragedy that she is gone she will be remembered always R.I.P Laurie forever my friend "

Joe Wasson wrote on Jan 19, 2023:

"I am at a complete loss for words at Laurie's passing. She always had a lot of light around her and was usually the funniest person in the room wherever that room was. Sincere condolences to Randy, the girls, her grandchildren and sister."

Sharon Hall wrote on Jan 18, 2023:

"Randy and girls, no words can ever express my sorrow for us not having Laurie in our world anymore. I worked with her for years at Park Avenue Sun Mart. She was a "One of a Kind". Randy, she talked about you and her babies ALL the time. Yawl were loved so dearly by her. Just being around her made everyone's day. God bless and keep you in His tender care. Sharon Hall"

Renee Elliott wrote on Jan 17, 2023:

"I worked with Laurie at Sun Mart she was so much fun, such a jokester. My nickname for her was squirrel girl because she was always being so silly. I still think of all the fun we had. So sorry to her of her passing my prayers are with you."

Patricia Dumolien wrote on Jan 16, 2023:

"Randy, Your love for Laurie and hers for you was strong and visible to me when I saw you together at family gatherings. I am sure you are missing her so very much. Over time I am hoping happy memories of Laurie bring you and your family joy and healing. Curt and I send our love and condolences. Your cousin, Patricia"

Mrs Diane McDonald wrote on Jan 16, 2023:

"Laurie was the best runner and high jumper of our class, without effort, hands down! Mrs Diane McDonald (Rininsland) "

Evonne Avesing wrote on Jan 16, 2023:

"So sorry to hear this. She was a great lady. Love to Kiff and the kids-she will be missed by so many"

Teresa Wass wrote on Jan 16, 2023:

"Laurie, you will be so missed. thank you for the times I just needed to talk and you were always willing to listen and give your brand of advice. I will miss laughing with you. Fly high."

Barb Wegner wrote on Jan 16, 2023:

"I have known Laurie since 1983, where we met working at Sun Mart Foods on Park Avenue together. After many laughs and pranks working and socializing with her and Randy, I took a few years off to stay home with my kids. We eventually worked together again at McKinley school a few years later and enjoyed reconnecting with her there. she was always running around the school having fun with the kids or pranking the teachers. Everyone LOVED her. I have had so many fun times with her and Randy in many different settings. She was always the life of the party. My deepest condolences go out to Randy and their girls which she adored more than anything in the world. RIP Laurie you made SO many memories for everyone to cherish."

Julie Snyder Shouse Castillo wrote on Jan 16, 2023:

"I am so sorry for your loss Randy. Falynn,Kiffany and Payton your mother was a wonderful woman and was so proud of you girls. I haven't seen you girls since you were little and used to spend time at the pond with Grandma,Grandpa,Aunt Kay and the boys,Uncle Doug and your mom and dad and you girls. I will always remember the fun times we had. Your mom was so much fun to be around .Keep your memories close to your heart as I know I will. My love to all of you. Julie Snyder Shouse Castillo"

Charlene K Payne wrote on Jan 16, 2023:

"So sorry on Laurie's passing. "