Mary K. Wicklein's Obituary
Decatur-Mary K. “Katie” Wicklein, 65, of Kennesaw, Georgia, formerly of Decatur, passed away Friday, April 15, 2011 at her home in Kennesaw with her husband at her bedside.
A service to celebrate the life of Katie will be held 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, April 20, 2011 at Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home with a visitation from 9:00 a.m. till the time of the service at the funeral home. Interment will be at Graceland Cemetery. Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home is assiting the family with the arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of the donor’s choice. Online condolences and memories may be shared with the family at www.gracelandfairlawn.com.
Katie was born August 5, 1945 in Decatur, Illinois, the daughter of Russell and Alberta (Hays) O’Brien. Katie dedicated her life to the care and happiness of her family. She married John H. Wicklein, August 22, 1964.
She leaves behind to cherish her memory, Husband; John, daughters; Jill Stonestreet and husband Chad of Churubusco, Indiana, and Jodi Yoder and husband Timothy of Maroa, son; Andrew Wicklein of Norcross, Georgia, brother; David O’Brien and wife Sandra of Decatur, grandchildren; Abigail, Cameron, MaKayla, Kaleb, and Carson.
She was greeted into Heaven by her parents, and 1 sister, Dolores O’Brien.
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