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Jo-Ann Wickum Obituary
There will be no prior calling hours. Funeral services will be held at the convenience of the family.
Mrs. Wickum was born on February 7, 1951, in Bath, N.Y., the daughter of the late James J. and Amelia Peglor Clark, Sr. She was an avid NASCAR fan and enjoyed watching WWF wrestling. Mrs. Wickum loved her large collection of wind chimes and listening to them as the wind allowed them to make music. She enjoyed playing Euchre. Holiday dinners were a special time. She also loved her Siberian Huskie "Shadow." Most important to her were her children and grandchildren, they always came first.
She is survived by her daughters, April Tillman (Late Chuck Thomas) of Clifton Springs, Joyce (Christopher) Jensen of Romulus, Peggy (Howie) Scharett of Phelps, Crystal (John) Schavemaker of Auburn; grandchildren, Erica, Amanda and Sara Tillman, Savanna Thomas, Casey and Coty Jay Scharett, Teresa Jensen, Kevin Scharett and Alexandra Schavemaker; eight great-grandchildren; sisters, Peggy Bond Billie June Clark and Janet Clark; brother, James Clark, Jr., all of Auburn; several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded by her husband Donald who died in December 2014.
Funeral arrangements have been made with the Cheney Funeral Home, 70 Main Street, Phelps.
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John wheaton
July 8, 2019
She was and is a great woman I love so much I miss her and she up there with her heavenly father whiching over us all
Betty Hefferon
July 15, 2015
Peggy and Joyce prayers for you and all of you family. I remember you mom. She was the one with the tea kettle always hot and a welcome smile. I know she was received in heaven by our Lord and is happy with her husband and life long friend Don.
July 15, 2015
So sorry for the entire family. Love and HUGS!
-Malissa & Frank
Kathy & Paul Oberdorf
July 15, 2015
So sorry for your loss. We all loved her . Our thoughts and prayers are with you all .God Bless you all , love you all. Kate & Paul Oberdorf & family
John wheaton
July 15, 2015
Sorry for your loss she was a very good women I stay with her and her family my prayed and love is with the family God bliss
John wheaton
July 15, 2015
Iam very sorry for the lose I love her so much my love and prayers will be with you all
Dan, Sharon, & Leigha Dutchrr
July 14, 2015
So sorry for your loss. Praying God's mercy and comfort during this time Peggy for you and your family.
Mary Monroe
July 14, 2015
I am so sorry for your loss , my thoughts and prayers are with you all .
Sharyn Caster
July 14, 2015
Peggy and family am sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. prayers for you all . Just know that I am thinking about you
melody collinsworth
July 14, 2015
So sorry for your loss! Love and hugs to you all.
Dunton Family
July 14, 2015
Love and hugs to Jo-Anns family <3
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