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Jenifer Willdrick Obituary

Jenifer J. Willdrick, 61, of Fort Madison, passed away at 8:48 p.m. on Wednesday, June 4, 2025 at Birkwood Village in Fort Madison.

She was born on March 15, 1964 in Fort Madison to Melvin and Dixie Smutzer Hayes. She married Chance W. Willdrick on October 23, 1992 in Fort Madison. He preceded her in death on March 19, 2021. She was a dietary supervisor at the West Point Care Center and later a homemaker. She loved being around and helping all people wherever she was. She was a beacon of light for God.

Jenifer is survived by: a sister, Dawn Hayes of Fort Madison; three nieces and nephews: Serena Schnider and Brigitte Carter, both of Fort Madison, and Joshua (Jessica) Kenel of Ringgold, Ga. She was preceded in death by her parents and husband.

The family will receive friends from 9:30-10:30 a.m. on Monday, June 9, 2025 at King-Lynk Funeral Home & Crematory. The funeral service will immediately follow at 10:30 a.m. Burial will be held at Oakland Cemetery. A memorial has been established in Jenifer's name. Online condolences to the Willdrick family may be left at the King-Lynk Funeral Home & Crematory website: www.kinglynk.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Daily Democrat from Jun. 5 to Jun. 6, 2025.

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