Dixie Aiken

Dixie Aiken

December 22, 1942 - February 14, 2024

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LODI - Dixie Day Aiken, age 81, passed away peacefully at home on February 14, 2024, with family by her side.


Dixie was born on December 22, 1942, to James and Marian Rundle.  She attended Mineral Point High School.  On March 22, 1963, she married the love of her life, Duane Aiken in Mineral Point, Wisconsin.

 

Following their marriage, they lived in Minnesota and Iowa before residing to Okee in 1971.

 

Dixie is survived by her husband of 60 years, two children Don (Kay) Aiken and Darcee (Vernon) Breunig along with grandchildren, Cassie (Russ) Morter, Jacob (Karli English) Aiken, Hunter and Collin Breunig along with her great-grandchildren Lilyanna, Laya and Iyla (April 2024).  Dixie is preceded in death by her parents and a grandson Daniel Aiken.

 

Dixie will be remembered for her generosity and feisty personality.    She was always there for family, friends, neighbors and the occasional stray Putsy-wutz.

 

She rarely missed the weekly trip to Club 23 so Toni could make her a Brandy Old Fashioned Sweet (with olives) and her favorite waitress Rae Ann could serve them dinner.  She was known for her bling, if it didn’t sparkle, she wouldn’t wear it.


Okee will need to find someone else to keep a watchful eye on the neighborhood, her shift is over.


We would like to thank the Agrace team for their compassionate care.


A celebration of Life will be held on February 25th from 1-3pm at the DORF HAUS, 8931 County Hwy Y, Roxbury.


A private interment will take place at a later date.


Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com



Gunderson Lodi

Funeral & Cremation Care

157 S. Main St.

(608) 592-3201


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Celebration of Life
Sun Feb 25, 2024 @ 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM CDT
Dorf Haus Supper Club • 8931 County Hwy. Y, Town of Roxbury, Sauk City, WI 53583
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Heidi Nelson
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I moved to Okee 5 years ago, I met Dixie at the piggly wiggly as a cashier..I'm originally from mineral point. Dixie and I would share many stories of mp and people we knew. Dixie also gotbthe mp papers from me. She will be missed.
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With our deepest sympathyGreg and Jean
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Carlis Sabinson
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After Dixie graduated H. S. She came to Madison and worked at a big drugstore (maybe Woolworth) on the square. They had a large lunch counter and small pet area. One day the birds got away from Dixie and flew all over the store. They went to the bathroom all over the place. Back in the 60’s Madison was home to the Beatnicks. One night Dixie and I went into a bar/restaurant for cokes. There was a guy reading a book backwards and upside down. We laughed out loud when we left. Dixie and Duane got married after Duane finished college. They moved away for Duane’s work. I went into service and went over seas for 2-3 years and we lost touch. We made contact l Ayer thru our aunt Maxine after husband Myron passed away. After that, we used to call each other. And, Dixie and Darcy visited us in Florida. May God rest Dixie’s soul. Dixie’s cousin Carlis - Chlc
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Anonymous
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My thought and prayers are with you all. So sorry for your loss. With all my love,Laura Bartholomew
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Bruce Rundle
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Bruce Rundle I often drive past the home where Dixie lived while growing up in Mineral Point. I have resided in or near Dodgeville all my life and often travel to M-P. Our two families visited frequently and celebrated some birthdays and holidays together. I recall Dixie's mother had extreme talent working with driftwood and floral arrangements. Dixie's father, Jim and my father, Stan, were both hard workers and also shared an intense love of horses. I remember Jim and Marion, Dixie's parents, recounting story after story, of Dixie's childhood, and the memories they would cherish in the years to come. Very special memories, especially after Dixie would eventually leave home and begin her own adult life. I did not see Dixie often but know she and I had fond thoughts of our childhood. Whenever we did get to see one another, we would "update" as cousins will do. I believe the last time we saw each other, it was very obvious Dixie had developed the same love, respect, and pride in her own children, as her parents had developed for her. I know your children will miss you, Dixie. Me too. Condolences and sympathy to Dixie's family from this family of Rundle cousins. Bruce Rundle(Nikki), Brent (Zilda), Lindsey(Patrick)

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