Darlene Wichman
June 9, 1933 ~ March 6, 2018
Darlene (Holub) Wichman, 84, of Cedar Rapids, died March 6, 2018 surrounded by family. Funeral Mass: 11a.m. Saturday, March 10, 2018, at St. Pius X Catholic Church with Visitation one hour prior. Visitation: 4:30-7p.m Friday, March 9, 2018, at Stewart Baxter Funeral & Memorial Services, Cedar Rapids with Rosary at 4p.m. Burial: 10a.m. Monday, March 12, 2018, at Mount Calvary Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to St. Pius X Catholic Church.
Darlene Doris was born to Victor and Rose (Holub) Holub on June 9, 1933 in Prairieburg, Iowa. July 31, 1951, she married Neil Wichman; they raised their family deep in the Catholic faith. They were charter members of St. Pius X Catholic Church and were instrumental in starting their weekly bingo. In 1976 she started her own company, Wichman Bingo Supplies, retiring in 2015. Darlene was a woman who made things happen.
She is survived by children, Theresa Trimble, Jim (Lisa) Wichman, Dan (Beth) Wichman, and John (Tonya) Wichman; grandchildren, April (Travis) Buysse, Andrea (DJ) Nelson, AJ Wichman, Anissa Wichman, Neil Trimble, Cody Wichman, Troy Wichman, and Tyler Beebe; great-grandchildren, Parker, Penn, Peyton, Mya, Jameson, and Tula.
She was preceded in death by her husband; parents; son, Matthew Wichman; and siblings, Regina Rickles, and Roy, Eugene, and LaVerne Holub.
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What a wonderful Mother, Wife, Grandmother, and Person. Great sense of humor, so many great memories. In Heaven Please tell Neil I said hello, with love, Robert Kobusch
Although we did not know Darlene well, we liked her very, very much. She often sat near us during masses at St. Plus, and we enjoyed many little conversations with her over the years . She had an incredibly open and kind way about her, and we felt she was a friend. We are sorry to see that she has passed, and extend our deepest condolences to the family.
Deb & Dennis Pint
My thoughts and prayers to your family. May you rest in peace. You and my mom were truly the Bingo Queens! ! Much love, TonaleenFaulkGerth
Theresa, Jim and Dan, I’m so very sorry to learn about Darlene passing. I have so many memories growing up in the neighborhood your mom was always so good to me. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you today and hoping to see you all Friday.
Theresa
I’m so sorry to hear of your Moms passing… I have so many memories I don’t know where to start..
Terrie (Schminkey) Trachta
Theresa, I found a photo of us as little girls yesterday and did a little web search. I am so sorry to find you this way and I am so sorry about your mom. I remember your mom sitting at the head of the table in your kitchen on Coldstream and talking to us. She was always very kind to me. Memories are fuzzy, but I remember that well. Hugz to you my childhood friend. Terri in Michigan