Marilyn Bickel
July 01, 2008
Marilyn Rose Nicodemus Bickel, 75, departed from this earth on July 1 at her home surrounded by family and friends. Marilyn was born in Des Moines, Iowa April 19, 1933 to Arthur and Sophia Nicodemus.
Marilyn lived in Des Moines until the year 1988 when she retired from Federal Home Loan Bank and moved to Horseshoe Bend, Arkansas. After moving, she worked at the City Hall for many years. She was a member of Shepard of the Hills Lutheran Church, Alter Guild, LWML Guild, and a volunteer at the Horseshoe Bend Library.
She is survived by her loving husband of 37 years, Darrell “Pete” Bickel; sons, Randy, Rick (Terry) Brose, and Darrell “Speedy” (Patti) Bickel; daughters, Sandy Blackford and Jackie (Dave) O’Neal; 18 grandchildren; 31 great grandchildren; brothers, Paul (Donna) and Charles “Chuck” (Donna) Nicodemus; sister, Carolyn (Lester) Matlage; and oodles of other family and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her brother, Arthur; and a son, Scott Bickel.
Services will be held at noon Monday, July 7 at Hamilton’s on Westown Parkway, 3601 Westown Parkway, with burial at Pleasant Ridge Cemetery in Orilla, IA. Visitation will be at the funeral home from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Sunday.
Memorial contributions may be directed toward the family to be forwarded to the Shepard of the Hills Lutheran Church and the Horseshoe Bend Library.
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Jim & Anne McMillan, Sr.
07/08/2008
Pete, Anne and I Pray that God's Strength and compation will Help You through this Time of adjustments,lonelyness and Bathe You with His loveing Grace. We will Join You in knowing She is at the right hand of Christ Our Lord. Knowing no more pain or suffering and Patiently watching and waiting until We can all be together once again. We Love You My Friend. Our Prayers are continuing for You, and the Family. Anything at all We can Do, Just Name it.
Jim & Anne McMillan, Mesa, AZ. 7/8/08- 7:10 PM
Bobbe Hoyt
07/06/2008
Marilyn was a great lady and we will all miss her a lot. I sure wish I could be with you all today. But I have to be in Rochester still. Just know that I love you all and my prayers are with you. Our family was truly blessed with such a great lady.
Love to all and God's blessings be with you all.
And remember we will all meet again. So this is just goodbye for a short time.
Tom Nicodemus
07/06/2008
I am saddened to see my aunt that I have loved so much depart from us. She, like my own mother, was a gentle spirit that showed me nothing but love and acceptance. I am comforted that she knew our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and that she will be reunited with my mother and all her relatives in Heaven. I know that I will see her again. In the meantime, I am shedding my tears for my loss and pray for healing of my cousins I love so much, Rick, Sandy, Randy. I will also pray for her husband Pete, for the emptiness he must feel now. I am sure Aunt Marilyn will be wanting us to go forth and enjoy every minute God has given us. That's the kind of person I knew her to be - positive and forward looking, enjoying family and friends. All my love,
Your loving nephew,
Tom Nicodemus,
(Wife) Denise,
(Sons) Joseph & Daniel
Joyce Elwood
07/07/2008
To the Family,
God has taken another very special lady home - It was a privilege to know her as a special friend those years in Horseshoe Bend and after via e mails.
She is safe now with God with no more pain or suffering. She is there with those family members and many friends who have gone on before her.
Gods Blessings on you all and remember "Earth Has No Sorrow that Heaven Cannot Heal"
Joyce
Beloit, Wi.
Jusitn & Tara Dodge
07/07/2008
Jackie
You are in our thoughts and prayers. Take Care.
Love,
Justin & Tara Dodge
Joyce Bickel
07/05/2008
To The Family;
Marilyn was not only my sister-in-law,but a loving dear friend.
Their will forever be a whole in my heart, till we meet again. As sister's in Christ I know that will be so. She had the most loving caring husband and man I have ever know, we will forever love him. Send our Love, Thoughts, and prayers for all the family. Joyce
Rick Melton
07/03/2008
SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT MARILYN .SHE WAS ALWAYS IN OUR PRAYERS SHE WILL BE MISSED BY ALL
RICK,CHERYL MELTON
AND FAMILY
Jack and Veronica
07/04/2008
Dear Marilyn,you will always be with me, the calls we shared will always be rememberd,the talks we had i'll never forget, you helped me in many ways Thanks,Love you always Till we meet again.HI to Suzy Q for me.
Love Always Veronica AND JACK
Jay, Linda, and Gary, Louise
07/01/2008
To the family,
We are sorry for your loss. She was a great Lady and will be surely missed.
May Family and friends be your comfort at this time. Our Prays are with you all.
From,
Bickel's and the Smith's
Larry Helphrey and Joni Rentschler
07/02/2008
Very sorry to hear of Marilyn's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
May God bless you, comfort you, and lift you up during this sad time.
Love to all the family,
Larry Helphrey
Joni Rentschler
Sharon
07/02/2008
Sorry for your lost.
Wish I could be there with you
love and miss you
sharon and family
Steve & Paula (Nicodemus) Duchin and family
07/02/2008
We love you all, our deepest sympathy from:
Steve, Paula, Austin Duchin
Paul and Donna Nicodemus
Bob, Kerry, Cody, Tanner, and Trey Gavin
Clint, Sherry, Christian, Caleb, and Cassie Gavin
Jenny, Phil, Abi and Vanessa Coglizer
Chris Nicodemus
07/03/2008
To my Auntie Marilyn,
I will always remember the time you spent with our family in La Mesa, California. Your wit and sense of humor will always be treasured. We got a chance to be with our cousins, Rick and Randy, who provided us with a lot of memories. What a character little Randy was!I wish we could have had Sandy there too but she was a little busy back home in Des Moines!We will miss your soft voice and gentle way. You were always special to my Mom and Dad and we are thankful to have spent time with you and for the memories you gave us.You are in our prayers and we hope we will see you again someday.
Our Love Always,
Your Nephew, Chris
Kellie Somers
07/01/2008
Very sorry to hear about Marilyn. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Love you all. The Somers Family.