Name: Memorial Gathering for Nina FICKES
Start: 2018-07-14T18:00:00.000Z
End: 2018-07-14T19:00:00.000Z
Location: Randolph Ev. Free Church

FICKES, Nina C. 77, of Beaver Dam, WI and formerly of Rock Island, IL and Centerville, OH passed through her seasons of earthly life to her season of eternal life with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Saturday, June 30, 2018 at her home. Nina was born the daughter of Tazwell and Wilma (West) Smith on December 10, 1940 in Moline, IL and was raised in Rock Island, IL. She was a 1958 graduate of Rock Island High School and earned her teaching certificate at Sherwood School of Music in Chicago. Nina was married to James F. Fickes on August 19, 1961 in Rock Island. She was a church musician and administrative assistant as well as a private music teacher. Nina was a member of Randolph Ev. Free Church in Randolph, WI. She had a true love of music and was an accompanist for the Beaver Dam Middle School chorus. Nina enjoyed traveling in her spare time. She especially loved her time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Nina is survived by her husband, Jim of Beaver Dam; her two sons: Jeffrey (Maria) Fickes of Farmington Hills, MI and Mark (Nancy) Fickes of Watertown, WI; six grandchildren: Julie (Bill) Brisch, Christina (Chad) Jaber, Erin (Jimmey) Fogolini, Leah Ng, Nathaniel Fickes, and Matthew Fickes; her great-grandchildren: Olivia, Alexa, Braden, Jaxon, Mia, and Brianna; as well as other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents. A memorial gathering will be held at Randolph Ev. Free Church in Randolph, WI on Saturday, July 14, 2018 from 1 p.m. until the time of the memorial service at 2 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Carbone Cancer Center in Madison, the American Cancer Society, or Randolph Ev. Free Church. The Fickes family would like to thank the Beaver Dam Oncology Clinic as well as Hillside Hospice for all their care and support. Koepsell-Murray Funeral Home in Beaver Dam is serving the family. Online condolences may be made at www.koepsellfh.com

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Published by Dayton Daily News on Jul. 7, 2018.

Memories and Condolences
for Nina FICKES

Sponsored by Koepsell-Murray Funeral & Cremation Services, Beaver Dam.

9 Entries

Cynthia Becker Valentine

July 14, 2018

Deepest condolences and comfort for your family. I have many fond remembrances of being neighbors and growing up with Jeff and Mark. May the Lord give you peace and strength.

Shirley (A'Hearn) Nehrbass

July 9, 2018

Jim and Family, I am deeply saddened by the news of Nina's passing. Nina was a cousin that I did not see often, but we have always kept in touch. I have fond memories of times spent with her at the home of my Grandma Maggie A'Hearn and Aunt Clara A'Hearn Duncan. I enjoyed trips to visit Nina and her family with them, also. Aunt Clara was very devoted to family and made certain that I knew Nina and her family. She was also very fond of Jim and the boys and talked about all of you often.
Although I grief her loss, I am thankful Nina is in the arms of Jesus and am praying for the strength and peace of God for all of you.

Northa and Mike Switzer

July 9, 2018

Dear Jim and family, You are all in our thoughts and prayers. It was so sad to hear of Nina's passing. She has finished her race and really enjoying life now. I worked with her at ESKCO. She will be greatly missed.

The Colvins

July 7, 2018

Nina was such a great lady who brought a lot of joy to this world. So sorry for your loss. We are praying for the Fickes family. Chuck and Linda Colvin

Anita Looper Looper

July 5, 2018

Dear Jim and your family, It is with a sad heart that I send you my thoughts and prayers. Nina was such a special "people Person" with her special smile. I was my pleasure to know her and her musicianship while you lived here in the Centerville area. Anita Looper

Klaes and June Wandland

July 5, 2018

We were saddened to hear of Nina's passing, yet rejoicing with the knowledge of her place with our Lord. Her sweet and loving spirit will be sorely missed by the many that love her. Our deepest sympathy and prayers for peace and comfort during this time.

Tom and Renee Border [email protected]

July 6, 2018

To our dear friend Jim Fickes: How you must miss your dear wife, Nina! Our prayers are with you in this time just after losing her. We greatly appreciate hers and your faithful service to the LORD over the years, especially those that we shared with you both as part of Patterson Park Church in Beavercreek, Ohio. Nina was a musician par excellence, but even more, such a radiant sister-in-Christ! Those of us who knew her -- however briefly and only partially -- will miss her too, until we reunite at the feet of our glorious LORD Jesus! With love, Tom and Renee Border

Aaron Jex

July 6, 2018

Nina was the one that always played the benediction at Patterson Park Church. I'll always remember Pastor Dale saying at the end of every service, "please stand while Nina plays our benediction". I'm sad that she will no longer play our benediction. Instead, we're playing hers. It's been years since we've seen her since we went to the mission field, but will always remember her.

- Aaron and Stacy Jex
Papua New Guinea

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