F. Madeleine (Dennis) Wickwire
d. April 28, 2018
F. Madeleine (Dennis) Wickwire, age 97, of Petersburg, formerly of Greenview, passed away on Saturday April 28, 2018 at Memorial Medical Center.
She was born on February 20, 1921 in Hale Center, TX, the daughter of Lloyd and Allie Wilson. She married John F. Dennis in 1945 in San Jose, Illinois by Rev. Taylor. She later married Don Wickwire in August of 1985.
She is survived by a three sons, William (Helen) Papa of Reno, NV, John L. (Nina) Dennis of Morton, IL, Richard S. (Janet) Dennis of Petersburg; two step-children, Dian (Stanley) Cook of Washington, IL and Charles (Nancy) Wickwire of Florence, AL; one brother, Glenn (Elaine) Wilson of Blue Springs, MO; two sister-in-laws, Mary Wilson of Titusville, FL and Betty Swaney of Urbandale, IA; nine grandchildren; six step-grandchildren; sixteen great grandchildren; four great-great grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
She is preceded in death by her husband, John Dennis in October of 1972; husband Don Wickwire in June of 1993; two brothers; and two sisters.
Mrs. Wickwire graduated from Waukee Iowa High School in 1939 and attended classes at Proctor Hospital in Peoria and graduated in 1943. Mrs. Wickwire was a 2nd Lt. in the Army Nurses Corp during WWII. She worked as a nurse for Cook County Hospital in Chicago and Memorial Hospital in Springfield. She also worked for U.S. Postal Service as a part-time clerk in Greenview for 23 years. Mrs. Wickwire was a member of the United Greenview Church.
Visitation will be held from 10:00 until time of funeral services at 11:00 on Tuesday May 1, 2018 at Mott & Henning Funeral Home with Rev. Stephanie McCullough officiating.
Burial will be held at Elmwood Cemetery in Greenview.
Memorials can be given to Greenview United Church or the American Heart Association.
Mott & Henning Funeral Home is assisting the family. On-line condolences can be shared at www.mottandhenning.com.
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Posted April 29th, 2018 at 3:57 pm
So sorry to hear of Madeleine”s passing.We will miss seeing her when visiting Mom at Countryside and during family gatherings. Always amazed by her spirit. energy, and interest in so many things even as she grew older. She always made an effort to greet us and bring up a topic she knew would interest us. Still have (framed) quilt square she helped Christina make. We will miss her.
Posted April 29th, 2018 at 4:05 pm
So sorry to hear of Madeleine’s passing. We will miss visiting with her at Countryside and during family gatherings. Always amazed by her spirit, energy, and interest in so many things even as she grew older. She always made an effort to greet us and bring up a topic she knew would interest us. Still have (framed) the quilt square she helped Christina make. We will miss her.
Posted April 29th, 2018 at 4:23 pm
Dick, sorry to read about your mom. It sounds like she had a great and full life. Im sure you and your family will miss her o lot.
Posted April 30th, 2018 at 12:51 pm
Sorry for your loss I like her she was very nice when I worked at countrysides estates