Obituaries

Edward L. Wickert

June 6th, 1959 – March 28th, 2023

Edward Lee Wickert, 63 of Ipava, Illinois, passed away at Graham Hospital in Canton, Illinois on March 28, 2023 with his family by his side. He was born on June 6, 1959 in Havana, Illinois, the son of Tommy and Betty (Bishop) Wickert of Ipava. Ed married Pamela (Collier) Mayall on October 29, 1983. She survives.

Also surviving are two sons, Kyle (and Tammy Caraker) Wickert of Vienna, Illinois and Neal (and Jessa) Wickert of Ipava, two step-daughters, Krissa (and Dave) Nystrom of Tremont, Illinois and Niki (and Matt) Pataky of Washington, Missouri, his grandchildren Boden Wickert, Mackenzie and Will Pataky, Samantha and Autumn Kendrick, step-grandchildren Myles and Aleah Nystrom, two close sisters, Diana (and Terry) Arnett of Table Grove, Illinois and Sue (and Randy) Farr of Ipava, one sister-in-law Bonnie (and Bill) Poli of Peachtree City, Georgia, brother-in-law George (and Michelle) Collier of Pearland, Texas and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, brother-in-law Phil Poli and his beloved dog Cooper.

Ed was a graduate of VIT High School in Table Grove, Illinois. After graduation, he worked for the AMAX Coal Company for nine years before going into grain and livestock farming full time.

He served on the Schuyler-Brown FS Board and later retired as the President of Fulton FS Board, serving for over 40 years. He was a member of the Ipava United Presbyterian Church in Ipava.

Ed was a long time farmer who loved nothing more than taking his dog for a ride around the farm, stopping for a visit with friends in his old blue pickup. He was a WWII history buff, which was appropriate, being born on June 6th. He loved running his bulldozer, watching old TV series, especially Gunsmoke, and treating Pam with a weekend supper out, which usually ended at the nearest Mexican restaurant. Ed’s greatest pride was in his children and grandchildren; making his life’s goal to improve and pass down the farm first settled by the Wickert family in 1877. He had a strong faith in God, whom he now resides with.

Services will be held on Sunday, April 2, 2023 at 3:00 pm at the Ipava United Presbyterian Church in Ipava. Pastor Kevin Kessler will officiate. Visitation will take place from 1-3 pm prior to the funeral at the church. Interment will take place in the Ipava Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Ipava Fire and Rescue Squad or the Ipava United Presbyterian Church.

Shawgo Memorial Home has been entrusted with arrangements.

Condolences

March 29th, 2023

Our deepest sympathy to the entire Wickert family. God bless You. Lorenda and Alvin Spilker.

March 29th, 2023

We're so sorry for the loss of Ed,he'll be missed,Our deepest sympathy

March 29th, 2023

We're so sorry for the loss of Ed,he'll be missed,Our deepest sympathy to the family!"

March 29th, 2023

We are so sorry for your loss! With Sympathy,
Rick and Kathy Heller

March 29th, 2023

We are so very sorry for your loss. You entire family is in our thoughts and prayers. God be with all of you as you grieve his passing.
Pam and Mike France

March 29th, 2023

Dear Pam and family please accept our condolences at the passing of Ed. We are praying for you to feel God's love and comfort. Rodney and Theresa Keefauver

March 29th, 2023

Thoughts and prayers for the family, Gaylon and Brianna Malott

March 29th, 2023

We are so sorry Pam for your loss. Our hearts go out to you and the family.
Karen and Bill Rankin

March 29th, 2023

Sure sorry for your loss. Prayers for you and your family Pam. Alan Cox

March 29th, 2023

Pam, we were so very sorry to hear of Ed’s passing. We sure are going to miss his stops and talking with us! Sending prayers, Keith and Christy Lehman

March 29th, 2023

I’m so sorry of your loss. Eldon and Mary Lou Scrogum were good friends with Ed’s parents. Condolences to the entire Wickert family

March 29th, 2023

Very sorry for your loss. Paul
& DeYonne Farr.

March 29th, 2023

I'm so sorry to hear about Ed's passing. My sincere sympathy to his entire family. 💔 Debbie Douglas

March 29th, 2023

So sorry for your loss 🙏🏻❤️

March 29th, 2023

Sorry for your loss❤️🙏🏻Michael and Misty Trone and family

March 29th, 2023

My deepest condolences to the Wickert family. Tina Porter

March 29th, 2023

So sorry to hear of Ed’s passing sending our Sympathy and Prayers
Dennis & Cyndi Ratcliff

March 29th, 2023

Our deepest sympathy to the Wickert family. Daniel and Becky Hamm

March 29th, 2023

So very sorry to hear this. Our deepest sympathy to the entire Wickert family.
Hollis and Cindy Shafer

March 29th, 2023

I’m so sorry to hear of Ed’s passing. He was a great guy. My prayers and deepest condolences for all of his family.🙏
Beverly Marshall

March 29th, 2023

Sorry for your loss Ed was a great guy

March 29th, 2023

So very sorry to hear of Ed's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family.
Mike and Linda Blemler

March 30th, 2023

So sorry to hear of Ed’s passing. Will miss him stopping to chat when i was in the yard. Sally Atwater and family

March 30th, 2023

We are so sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Bill and Lois

March 30th, 2023

Our heartfelt condolences to the entire family. Dorothy Weaver and family

March 30th, 2023

Your family is in our thoughts and prayers. May God comfort you in your time of sorrow.

March 30th, 2023

Your family is in our thoughts and prayers. May God comfort you in your time of sorrow. Glenn & Rita Wilcoxen

March 30th, 2023

Pam and family, praying for you to have comfort during this difficult time. Bob & Susie Bucher family

March 30th, 2023

Sorry for your loss.

March 30th, 2023

So very sorry for your loss.

March 30th, 2023

So very very sorry for your families loss. Ed was one of the good ones. May God Bless and keep you all .

March 30th, 2023

Sincere sympathy to the family of Ed Wickert. John & Norma Onion

March 30th, 2023

I am also very saddened by Ed's early passing from this life. We had many good boyhood adventures. My sincerest condolences to all of Ed's family. May God's peace fill your hearts.

March 30th, 2023

Pam and family, so sorry to hear about Ed's passing. We enjoyed many visits, at the hardware store, talking about Tommy and Betty out dancing every night. Our families went back many years of square dancing. Condolences and prayers. Tommy and Pam Trone

March 30th, 2023

So sorry to hear of Ed’s passing. Didn’t know him,but did know Tommy & Betty, Sue & Diana. Our thoughts & prayers to you all. Paul & Linda May

March 30th, 2023

We are so sorry to Pam and children, Sue and family, Diane and family. I remember Ed as a quiet, kind guy. Prayers for his whole family.

March 30th, 2023

Sorry to hear of Ed's passing. There was no better guy ever. John& Norma Woods.

March 30th, 2023

We were so saddened to hear of Ed’s passing. So many memories of Ed while attending VIT. Jim & I extend our warmest condolences to your family and the extended family. Jim & Sandy (Adcock) Derry

March 30th, 2023

Sorry for your loss. Steve Bucy

March 30th, 2023

I'm so sorry to hear of Ed's passing. Thoughts and prayers to his family during this difficult time.
Tammie McCormick

March 30th, 2023

So sorry for your family's loss of Ed sending our deepest condolences and Prayers Charlie and Lu Ann Bucher Bollinger

March 31st, 2023

So sorry to hear about Ed's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. Herb and Kathy Snowden

March 31st, 2023

May God’s love , comfort and peace be yours during Ed’s passing. Our prayers and thoughts console you as you walk this journey of grief. So very sorry for your deepest loss here and heaven’s gain. Rest in Peace Ed.♥️

March 31st, 2023

Sorry to hear of the passing of Ed. He was a wonderful person and was a true steward of the land and shared his wisdom with many of us over the years. He will be missed. Kim Smail

March 31st, 2023

Pam, we are so sorry to learn about Ed. Extending our deepest sympathy and our thoughts and prayers to you. Steve and Carol Birch

March 31st, 2023

Pam and Family, I am so sorry about Ed's passing. I always enjoyed seeing him and have missed it the past several years. Your entire family is in my thoughts and prayers for comfort at this sad time.
Harold Bullard

March 31st, 2023

My condolences.
Sandy Morrison

April 1st, 2023

Sorry for the family’s loss.Sending prayers and hugs. Great guy. Randy and Brenda Vaughn

April 1st, 2023

So sorry for your loss to the entire family 🙏🙏 Doug Thomas

April 1st, 2023

Our condolences. So sorry to hear of your loss. Prayers to the family. Bill and Nancy Roddis

April 1st, 2023

Sorry for your loss....Don Hampton

April 1st, 2023

So sorry for your loss prayers

April 1st, 2023

Our sincere condolences Pam to you and your family as well as Diana and Sue and families. Ed was a great person and will be missed by so many! Ron and Jody

April 1st, 2023

Ed was such a kind-hearted person and a great classmate from grade school days through high school. Our thoughts and prayers are with Ed’s family. Al and Karen Bussone

April 1st, 2023

so sorry for your loss! Gene & Connie Lockard

April 2nd, 2023

So sorry for your loss. My best memory of Ed is when my son Glen and I would pick up him up for basketball 🏀 practice even in bad weather

April 7th, 2023

Pam & family we’re so sorry to learn of Ed’s passing. I enjoyed getting to know you both when Ed was serving on the FS board. Prayers for all of you.
Shara & Don Fagan