"Dear familys, iam sad was really miss it last funernl... im didnt know that about dorothy's passing away what christine told me few months ago so sorry dear my grandma i missed so long time pass away i wish know well more hear more see family back and iam did happy frist meet my neice amber was she find me at council bluffs, ia in bar after meet reunion family my dad ray wicker love christine,lisa,becky,reece, norvian i been memories to dorothy god bless in loving memory ihope meet reunoin old past then let new meet again family wicker touch in hearts"
In loving memory of
Dorothy Wicker
February 16, 2011
Dorothy Wicker, one of six children of Nettie (Williams) Mings and Joseph William Mings, was born on April 9, 1921 in Laclede County, Missouri. When she was young, her family moved to Southwest Iowa, where Dorothy attended country school.
Dorothy and William Ray Wicker were married on February 14, 1938 in Rockport, Missouri. Their marriage was blessed with five children, Norvian, Marilyn, Kenneth, Patrick, and David.
They made their first home in Red Oak, Iowa and later moved to Griswold, Iowa, where they lived for 19 years. They then moved to a farm near Elliott, Iowa, where they lived for 17 years.
Dorothy and Ray were married 46 years when Ray passed away on October 27, 1984. For a few years, Dorothy remained on the farm, before making her home in Elliott. She eventually moved to live in Missouri, and in 2004 moved to Glenwood, Iowa.
Dorothy loved the farm and raising her family. She enjoyed knitting, playing cards, playing pool, and fishing.
Dorothy passed away on February 16, 2011, at the Hospice with Heart House in Glenwood, at the age of 89 years, 10 months, and 7 days.
Dorothy was preceded in death by her parents; husband Ray Wicker; son Norvian Wicker; brothers, Alvie Mings; George Mings and wife Ora, and Tilly Mings and wife Loretta; and brother-in-law Harvey O'Brien.
Dorothy is survived by her children, Marilyn Fender and husband Larry of Pacific Junction, IA, Kenneth Wicker and wife Sally of Canadian, TX, Patrick Wicker and wife Wanda of Callao, MO, and David Wicker of Omaha, NE; sister Velma O'Brien of Grand Island, NE; brother Duane "Pete" Mings and wife Fran of Higgins, TX; sister-in-law Eldean Mings of Englewood, KS; 20 grandchildren; many great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren; other relatives and friends.
Memorials may be directed to the family.
Tributes
"Marilyn, as a cousin I am saddened at your loss and my loss of your mother. Dorothy has been a childhood family member in our home (Your Great Uncle Francis and Great Aunt Julia), Christmas cards, visits recently in Onawa, IA where I was visiting my brother Kenny & Irene Mings that attended the service last week for your Mom. God Bless you and your whole family as you move forward. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Love Always, Betty"
"Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with each member of the family during this time of loss. May God bless all."
"We are very sorry to hear of Dorothy's passing. Know that you are all in our thoughts & prayers. "
"Dear Family, So sorry to hear of Dorothy's passing. Uncle Kenney and Aunt Irene Mings gave me the sad news. I was so lucky to have met Dorothy and visited with her. She was a gem of a lady and loved by all. She will truly be missed. Find comfort in the difficult days of ahead with all the wonderful memories you all have of her. God Bless and Keep You. In Loving Memory, Cousin Dawn (Mings) Sander Onawa, Iowa "
"Dear Family, So sorry to hear of Dorothy's passing. Uncle Kenny and Aunt Irene Mings gave me the sad news. I was so lucky to have met Dorothy and visited with her. She was a gem of a lady and loved by all. She will truly be missed. Find comfort in the difficult days of ahead with all the wonderful memories you all have of her. God Bless and Keep You. In Loving Memory, Cousin Dawn (Mings) Sander Onawa, Iowa "