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Vincent Zika Obituary
He was born Jan. 23, 1930, in Edwardsville, the son of the late Michael Zika and Jennie Smola Zika.
He married Edna Loepker Zika Dec. 28, 1991, in Midway. She survives.
He was a staff sergeant in the U.S. Air Force from 1950 to 1954. He was a member of VFW Post 1299 in Edwardsville, American Legion Post 435, Glen Carbon, Moose Lodge 1561, Edwardsville, Edwardsville Gun Club and Edwardsville High School Class of 1947.
Surviving, in addition to his wife, are children Tina (Randy) Carter of Alton, Tracy Rosenburg of Georgetown, Utah, Michael (Jennifer) Zika of Edwardsville, Daniel (Mary) Ludwig of Edwardsville, Tammy (Dave) Coley of Edwardsville and Cynthia Ludwig and husband, William Frey of St. Louis; sisters Eileen Oakley of Glen Carbon, Rita Repa of Fenton, Mo.; grandchildren, Sarah Carter, Shaun Rosenburg, Luke Zika, Noah Zika, Chelsea Coley, Ted Coley, Jessalyn Ludwig, Nickolas Ludwig and Alexandra Frey. He was formerly married to Kay Hair.
Preceding him in death in addition to his parents were his first wife, Margie Folkerts Zika, who died in 1977, and sisters, Verna Holliday and Sylvia Murray.
Visitation will be from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., on Wednesday, Oct. 7, at Saksa Mateer Funeral Home and at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Edwardsville at 9 a.m. before the 10 a.m. service Thursday, Oct. 8, with Fr. Thomas Meyer officiating.
Burial will be at St. Boniface Cemetery in Edwardsville.
Memorials may be made to St. Mary's School.
Saksa Mateer Funeral Home in Edwardsville is in charge of arrangements.
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Memories and Condolences
for Vincent Zika
kenny Krumeich
October 15, 2009
Dear Edna and family,
I would like to extend my deepest sympathy to you and your family.
October 8, 2009
We are so sorry for your loss. If you need anything at all, please let us know. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Elizabeth Kuhlemeyer & Michael Vancil
Pat Loemker
October 6, 2009
Edna:
My deepest sympathy to you and your family. I can't believe Jerry & Vince left us so close to the same time. I guess they wanted to watch the horses run from Heaven. They both knew they were loved and we know they loved us also. What more can we ask for at this time!!
Patti Schaake
October 6, 2009
Dear Edna and family,
My deepest sympathy goes to you at this time of a great loss. I will remember him always.
Jane Higgerson
October 5, 2009
Dear Zika Family,
The Quade Family from Edwardsville, IL and my family, the Higgerson's from Freeburg would like to extend our deepest sympathy for the loss of Vincent. I went to school with Tina and Michael and have many fond memories spending time with Tina and her family. Us girls from St. Boniface grade school would have birthday parties and sleep-overs and I always had such a fun time at Tina's house. Her family treated me like one of their own. We lived only a few blocks apart in Edwardsville and I spent alot of time at the Zika house. Keeping you and you're family in our thoughts and prayers.
Take Care,
Jane F. Higgerson (Quade) and my husband Tracye, Freeburg IL. and Mary B. Quade,(husband James F. Quade,Sr.,deceased) and Family.
October 5, 2009
Edna,
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Vince was a great person and fought a good fight. Sorry for your loss and let me know if you need anything
Mary Kay, Garrett & Justin G.
October 5, 2009
Dear Edna,
I want to tell you how sorry I am , Ruth and Dick (brother), said Vince was a good guy. I only meet him one time. I know you will miss him. We will have to do lunch again some time with Ruth, and Dick. I prayed for Vince all the time. Again sorry for your lose.
If there is ever anything i can do let me know.
Sincerely Barb Buckley (dicks sister)
PHIL ODOM
October 5, 2009
SEMPER FI – FELLOW VETERAN -
THANK YOU - FOR YOUR SERVICE TO OUR COUNTRY
You are one of our heroes.
We will remember you always and miss you dearly.
Take your Warrior's rest for a duty well done.
MARINE AND VIET NAM VET
Linda & Mal Heffernan
October 4, 2009
Aunt Edna and family,
The loss of someone so close is so difficult. We all share in your grief. Our hearts go out to you and your familly at this time and in the days ahead.
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