Rose Ellen Hickman (105) of rural Windsor
Published on October 24 2022 8:00 am
Rose Ellen Hickman, 105 of rural Windsor, Illinois, passed away at 11:57 AM Wednesday, October 19, 2022 in her residence surrounded by family.
She was born September 29, 1917 in Gallatin County, Illinois the daughter of Martin and Margaret (Golden) Daily. She married Robert Leo Hickman Sr. November 26, 1937, Mr. Hickman passed away March 14, 1975. Rose was a retired Seamstress at the Mattoon Garment Factory where she sewed samples and zippers. She loved fishing, playing cards, quilting, gardening and traveling especially to see family. She was a member of St. Mary Of The Assumption Church in Neoga, Illinois, T.H.E.O.S., St. Mary’s Women's Council, several card clubs and long time member of Quilting Group in Mattoon, Illinois.
Rose is survived by her son, Dennis Hickman and wife Rosie of rural Windsor, Illinois; eleven grandchildren; eighteen great grandchildren ; five great great grandchildren; daughter in law, Mary Ann Hickman of Huntsville, Alabama and special friend June Morris.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Robert "Leo" Hickman; sons Bob Hickman, Tony Hickman and Pat Hickman; daughters in law, Dixie Hickman, Louise Hickman and Brenda Hickman; grandson, Jimmy Hickman; siblings, Leonard Daily, Lawrence Daily, Jim Daily, Bert Daily, Pauline Deig and Mary Joyner Roach.
Memorials are suggested to HSHS Hospice of Effingham, Illinois.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 AM Tuesday October 25, 2022 in the St. Mary Of The Assumption Church in Neoga, Illinois. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM with a 7:00 PM Rosary Monday October 24, 2022 in the St. Mary Of The Assumption Church in Neoga, Illinois. Burial will be in the Calvary Cemetery in Mattoon, Illinois.
The Swengel - O’Dell Funeral Home of Neoga, Illinois is assisting the family with arrangements.
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