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2016
Mary Lou Billups Bichelmeyer Dikeman passed away Monday, October 31, 2016. Graveside service only on November 3rd at 11:00am at DeSoto Cemetery in Desoto, Kansas.
Mary was born April 6, 1930 to Dudley and Leatha Billups. She married Leo Bichelmeyer on April 7, 1947. Through this union they had 7 children; Garry, Linda, Diana, Leo, Matt, Mark and David.
Mary is preceded in death by her husband, Leo Bichelmeyer, her two sons, Mark Bichelmeyer in 2011 and David Bichelmeyer in 1967, 4 brothers; David Billups, Stanley Billups, Willard Billups, Frank Billups and two sisters; Leta Scott, and Wanita Templeton. Mary is survived by her five children; Garry (Mary) Bichelmeyer, Linda (Danny) Konitzer, Diana (Ron) Luttrell, Leo Bichelmeyer, Matt (Randi) Bichelmeyer and one daughter-in-law, Marietta Bichelmeyer.
Mary is also survived by 15 Grandchildren and numerous Great Grandchildren.
Mary married Richard Dikeman in 2006, they lived at Black Hawk Assisted Living in Spring Hill, Kansas. Richard passed away 3 months prior to Mary.
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November 2, 2016
Sherry Dodson
So sorry for your loss.
The joy of the Lord is your strength.
--Nehemiah 8: 10
November 2, 2016
Diana and Family-I am so sorry to hear about the death of your Mom. She was a beautiful lady inside and out. Thoughts are with you. She will be missed not only by her family but also by her community. Prayers to you. Debbie and Loren Kueker
November 2, 2016
John Palmer
We will always miss Aunt Mary. She always came to the family reunions, baptismals, confirmations, wakes, etc. We enjoyed having conversations with her. Our sincere condolences & love from the Ruth Bichelmeyer Palmer family.
November 2, 2016
John Palmer
Aunt Mary always came to our many family reunions, confirmations, baptismals, & wakes. We enjoyed conversations with her & will miss her. Our sincere condolences from the Ruth Bichelmeyer Palmer family.
November 2, 2016
John Palmer
Aunt Mary always came to our many family reunions, confirmations, baptismals, & wakes. We enjoyed conversations with her & will miss her. Our sincere condolences from the Ruth Bichelmeyer Palmer family.
November 1, 2016
Kathleen McKemy Holloway (Aunt Rose's daughter)
She was a wonderful and fun aunt, many great memories with her and uncle Leo. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
May the souls of the faithfully departed rest in peace. Amen
November 1, 2016
Jim/Ann Rumsey
Heaven gained an angel Monday. Mary never met a stranger and raised a lovely family. May she Rest In Peace. Prayers to family members for their loss.
November 1, 2016
So Sorry to hear of the death of Aunt Mary Lou. We spent many wonderful times with Mary,Leo and all my cousins.May she rest in peace with God the eternal Father. our prayers are with Mary,and the family. Love Bill Bichelmeyer & Ramon Wright
November 1, 2016
Sue Mathe
So Sorry for your Loss. Heaven gained another Angel. Hugs and Prayers for All of the Family.
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