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Edith Wickert Obituary
Funeral services are scheduled for 10 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 15, 2011, at Denton-Wood Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Larry Krueger officiating.
Denton-Wood Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Edith Wickert was born July 14, 1924, in Marion, Ill., to Arthur and Hilda (Soldner) Fietsam. She graduated from high school in Marion. Edith married Harold John Wickert on June 17, 1943, in Marion. They moved to Carlsbad in 1955. Edith went to work at Carlsbad National Bank where she worked 25 years before retiring. She was an excellent seamstress. Edith made much of the clothes for her family, including wedding dresses. She also enjoyed knitting, crocheting, traveling and music. Edith was a member at First Presbyterian Church, Business and Professional Women's Club, Good Sams and was active in the church choir when her health still allowed. She was preceded in death by her parents and husband Harold Wickert.
Survivors include daughters: Barbara Baker and husband David of Roswell, N.M., Diane Gause and husband Henry of Sparks, Nev., and Karen Richardson and husband Randy of Carlsbad, N.M.; six grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and sister Irma Lima and husband Phil of Goodyear, Ariz.
Memorial contributions may be made to: First Presbyterian Church, 212 N. Halagueno St., Carlsbad, NM 88220, or Landsun Homes, Caring Hands Fund, 2002 Westridge Road, Carlsbad, NM 88220.
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Memories and Condolences
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5 Entries
February 18, 2011
Karen i'm so sorry to hear about your mother, I really enjoyed caring for her and your dad. Your in my thoughts and prayers. Barbara Vanlandingham
Anna Tarvin
February 14, 2011
Randy, Karen and family, my thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Irma and Phil Lima
February 14, 2011
We will continue to miss Edith. She and Harold were the reason we decided to move to Carlsbad when we retired. We hsd many memorable trips and visits, one that stands out was the drive to Alaska also our semi-friendly card games.They and our many friends made that phase of our lives most enjoyable.
Tommy & Vicki Richey
February 14, 2011
Randy, Karen and Family
We are so sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers. God Bless,
February 13, 2011
I am so sorry to hear about your Mother. I remember a lot of goods times playing Yahtzee with her and your dad. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Barbara (Roberts) Ahrens
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