Marion Chicks
February 22, 1931 - April 18, 2013
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BELLEVILLE-Marion Chicks, age 82, of Belleville, passed away unexpectedly from complications of cancer on Thursday, Apr. 18, 2013, at UW Hospital. She was born on Feb. 22, 1931, in Darlington, the daughter of Peter and Grace (Hillary) Rupp. Marion spent her earlier years growing up in Dayton, WI. She served in the U.S. Army as a sergeant in a variety of functions spending time at Walter Reed Army Hospital in Washington, D.C. during the Korean War. She started out working at J&M Bar in Belleville. During her career, she also worked in the medical office of Dr. Michael Gordon and she later worked at University Affiliated Physicians from where she retired. Marion loved her Packers, UW sports, her grandchildren, and her special relationship with her nieces and nephews. Marion always put everyone first before herself. Her life revolved around her family. Marion is survived by her children, Vicki (John) Reagan of San Diego, Calif; Andy of Lakeville, Minn.; Craig (Lori) of Reedsburg; Darren (Deb) of Paoli; and Kristy (Dan Dibbs) Higbee of Greenville; grandchildren, Haley Reagan; James Chicks; Kiya (Mitchell) Lewis; Alex Chicks; Amanda and Mitchell Chicks; and Hillary and Jacob Higbee; sister, Helen (Bill) Clark; brother, Peter Rupp; and sister, Carol (Jerry) Slotten. She was preceded in death by her parents; step-father, Gordon Larson; and sister-in-law, Janice Rupp. A Celebration of Marion’s Life will be held at ST. JAMES EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH, 427 S. Main St., Verona, at 11 a.m. on Monday, Apr. 29, 2013, with Pastor Kurt Billings and Pastor Peter Narum presiding. Memorials may be directed to the Belleville Public Library or Dayton Community Park. The family wishes to extend a special thank you to the doctors and staff at University Hospital especially Dr. Julie Chang and Dr. Jensena Carlson and Marion’s neighbors, Kristen and Kris. On-line condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
Memorials may be directed to the Belleville Public Library or Dayton Community Park.
A Celebration of Marion’s Life will be held at ST. JAMES EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH, 427 S. Main St., Verona, at 11 a.m. on Monday, Apr. 29, 2013, with Pastor Kurt Billings and Pastor Peter Narum presiding
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Judy Weitzel
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I worked with Marion at Affiliated University Physicians. She was one of the nicest people I have ever met. She was always smiling and very kind to every one of her co-workers. We used to have conversations about many things. Much of the time she talked about her children and grandchildren. Oh what a wonderful lady! God bless her.
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Eva ( Hillary ) Brookhiser
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I will always fondly remember Marion as someone who was very caring and always smiling, and would lift your spirit just being around her. She will be greatly
missed by all who were lucky enough to know her.
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Kriss Ace
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I had the pleasure of getting to know Marion over 30 years ago when I drove a "commuter" van (owned by Francois Sales and Service)to Madison from Belleville. I went to school with Vicki and knew that Marion was her mother but really got to know her as a passenger on my van. Such a sweet, soft spoken, fun loving lady. I recently ran into her at the grocery store and we had such a nice talk! My deepest sympathy to the "Chicks" family there aren't enough kind words to say about her!! Kriss (Tollefson) Ace
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Susan Kownacki
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I miss your great hugs, smiles, love and friendship.
Always YOUR friend,
Susan
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Corinne Murray
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My thoughts and prayers are with the Chicks family during this very difficult time. Remember all of the great things that Marion taught you and that you are truly a better person because of her.
Much love,
Corinne Murray