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Mary Dicks Obituary

ARTHUR, ILLINOIS - Mary Joan Dicks, 76, of Arthur, died at 12:17 P.M. Monday, Dec. 6, 2004 at Provena Covenant Medical Center in Urbana. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. Thursday, Dec. 9, 2004 at the Arthur United Methodist Church, 128 E. Illinois Street, Arthur, with Rev. Michael Mayfield officiating. Burial will follow in the Arthur Cemetery. Visitation will be held 6:00-8:00 P.M. Wednesday (today) at the Shrader Funeral Home, 431 S. Vine Street, Arthur. Mrs. Dicks was born Nov. 5, 1928 in Arthur, the daughter of Erwin Henry and Elizabeth Jocelyn Blaase. She married Wallace L. Dicks in Arthur on Aug. 29, 1948; he survives. Besides her husband, Wallace, she is survived by 3 sons, Scott Dicks and wife Linda of Madison, Wisconsin; Steve Dicks and wife Teresa Dicks of Arthur; Drew Dicks of Arthur; 1 daughter, Debra Kimery and husband Larry of Mattoon; sister, Janece Dicks of Arthur; 6 grandchildren, Andrew Wallace Wild, Ryan Benjamin Wild, Casey Elizabeth Dicks, Lucas Steven Dicks, Cody Lee Dicks, Neil Clement Dicks; 3 nephews; 1 niece; 3 great nephews; and 4 great nieces. She was preceded in death by her parents, brother, Robert Eugene Blaase, brother-in-law, Darrell Dicks. Mrs. Dicks received her degree, Bachelor of Fine Arts, from the University of Illinois School of Interior Design in 1982. She practiced her degree and was currently working at Country Charm in Arcola. Joan was a member of the Arthur United Methodist Church. Memorials are suggested to the Arthur United Methodist Church. To sign the online guestbook, go to www.jg-tc.com and click on obituaries.

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Published by The Providence Journal on Dec. 8, 2004.

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Dick & Ginger Robinson

December 11, 2004

Dear Wally: Our sympathy to you and your family. The Robinson, Dicks and Blaase families were always good friends and it is always difficult to lose a friend. Our prayers are with you. Dick & Ginger Robinson

Richard & Vicki Herschberger

December 9, 2004

Hello Wally and family,

Seldom is there a rose who gives more in living that it demands. Joan was such a rose, who gave of herself and her talents. Not only did she give of her creative talents wisely, but she encouraged others to use and nurture their creative gifts as well. Always when we had a chance to talk with Joan we parted with our creativity encouraged, bolstered, and drawn forward. Tonight in passing by your house the trees glowed with her touch of joy and her beautiful star crescendoed who she was to us; a star in our hearts, a glowing joy and a rose of encouragement. Yes we will miss her and cherish what she gave us.

Dave & Marty Miller

December 8, 2004

Wally & family, You are certainly in our thoughts and prayers at this time. Joan was such a lovely person, I admired her for her high energy. I really learned to appreciate her when her mother was a resident at tne Arthur Home. She will certainly be missed.

Robin Douthitt

December 8, 2004

The School of Human Ecology sends its heart felt condolences.

Lyla Riley

December 8, 2004

Wally and Family, WE are sure sorry

About the loss of your loved one. She will live forever in our hearts

and will never be forgotten. We are

thinking of you and your family.

Lyla Riley and Eva Wheeler.

Jo Ellen Seaman

December 8, 2004

My condolences to the Dicks Family. Joan will be missed. Take Care,

Roger Rives

December 8, 2004

Dear Wally and Family,My heartfelt sympathy goes out to you for your loss. My thought and prayers are with you. In Christian love, Dr. Rives

Jr & Julie Hendrickson

December 8, 2004

Jr had just told all of us this weekend to make sure we went out to Dick's to see the beautiful trees that had been decorated. Take care!

Sue Sallee

December 8, 2004

Wally and Family, wanted to let you know I am thinking of you during this time. The last time I spoke with Joan we had quite a chuckle about Don and the "old time" Arthur.

Scott & Tricia Mayer

December 8, 2004

Our condolences to the Dicks family. May you always remember the wonderful times you had with her.

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