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Louvella Ficke Obituary
Louvella C. Ficke, age 102, passed away peacefully on April 20, 2025. She is survived by her loving children James (Mary) Ficke and George (Susan) Ficke; her dear son-in-law Cal Richter; her beloved grandchildren Barry (Nicole) Richter, Nathan Richter, Maria (Christopher) Vandenberg, David (Esther) Ficke, and Jonathan (Deanna) Ficke; her cherished great-grandchildren Roslynn, Rylann, Grace, Ryan, James, Sarah, Alexia, Thomas, Lucy, and Samuel; her dear brother Brenton Cox of Chandler, OK; and many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends who will miss her deeply.
She is preceded in passing by her beloved husband of over 60 years Roy George Ficke; her darling daughters Linda Richter and Donna Ficke; her proud parents Herbert and Olga; and her siblings.
Friends and family will meet for visitation on Thursday, May 1, 2025 at St. Patrick Catholic Church, 15000 W. Wadsworth Road, Wadsworth, IL from 10AM-11AM. Her funeral mass will begin at 11AM.
She will be deeply missed by all who know and love her.
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1475 N Cemetery Rd, Gurnee, IL 60031
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