John B. Ricknell Obituary

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Start: 2025-03-12T15:00:00
End: 2025-03-12T16:00:00
Location: St. Paul's Lutheran Church

The passing of John B. Ricknell of Kewanee, Illinois leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on February 25, 2025 at the age of 94. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of John B. Ricknell to show support.

He was predeceased by: his parents, John Ricknell and Anna Ricknell (Ogren); his wife Emilie M. Dolieslager of Paul's Lutheran Church; his sisters, Edith King, Olga Ricknell and Esther Walters; and his son-in-law Larry VanDyke.

He is survived by: his children, David Ricknell of Kewanee, Lynda VanDyke of Prophetstown, Jennifer Fleming (Terry Barker) of Kewanee and Simone Nelson (Rick) of Eagle, WI. He is also survived by seven grandchildren and nine great grandchildren.

Memorials may be directed to St. Paul's Lutheran Church or to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in honor of their great grandson.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Rux Funeral Homes

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St. Paul's Lutheran Church
109 S Elm St, Kewanee, IL 61443

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109 S Elm St, Kewanee, IL 61443

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