1932
2016
Donna J. Wicks, age 84, of Sycamore, IL , formerly of Batavia and East Peoria passed away and moved into the eternal light on Friday April 8, 2016.
She was born on Jan 20, 1932 to Howard and Lola (Hefner) Keil. She joins all who loved her and were awaiting her arrival, her parents, sister Marilyn (Keil) Stapleton, beloved aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Surviving are her six boys, Stephen (Pamela) Wicks of Batavia, IL; Marc (Patricia) Wicks of Cape Girardeau, MO; Scott (Carol) Wicks of Yorkville, IL; Kevin (Christine) Wicks of Stoutsville, MO; Kent (Shanon) Wicks of Bradenton, FL and Christopher Wicks of Sycamore, IL. Fourteen grandchildren: Amy, Bradford, Rebecca, David, Joshua, Jason, Dustin, Megan, Alexander, Bryan, Melissa, Adam, Jacob, and Noah. Five great grandchildren: Zoey, Caden, Olivia, Madeline, Forester; and a multitude of extended family and friends. She was indeed the foundation of our family and will continue to be with us every day in our thoughts, our memories, and our prayers. All will remember her unique wit and wisdom. All will remember her strength and her pride. Many will remember her from her work days at H. C. Storm School in Batavia and from her time at The Merra-Lee Shops in Geneva. But she is most remembered as the matriarch of her large, loving, and growing family who each, in their own way, will carry her spirit and tenacity as they journey through this earthly life.
Time has ceased
But cherished memories still linger
This is the way of life and all things
We shall meet again
You are only sleeping
Visitation will be from 1:00 to 2:00 pm Wednesday, April 13, 2016 at Remmert Funeral Home in East Peoria, IL. Graveside services will follow at 2:15 pm at Fon Du Lac Cemetery in East Peoria as it was her expressed wish in life to join her parents and sister on that beautiful hill. The Rev. Gary Ford will officiate.
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April 13, 2016
Bobbi Ann Fulk
Thinking of all of you today and always. The world has lost a great woman. I will always remember the stories she shared over the 4th of July! and her kind heart and strong spirit.
April 13, 2016
Katie Siegel
Thinking of you today and always. So very sorry for your loss.
April 12, 2016
Jana Birk
Dear Wicks family:
Thinking of you all here in Missouri. I had the pleasure of meeting Donna and spending a Thanksgiving with her. I know her life was a life well lived. Peace to you all from God the Father.
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