Dorothy Fickling

Dorothy Fickling
July 13, 1914 - November 14, 2012
Keota, Iowa
Visitation: 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. November 16, 2012 at Powell Funeral Home - Keota
Funeral Service: 10:30 a.m. November 17, 2012 at Powell Funeral Home - Keota
Interment: November 17, 2012 at Wellman Cemetery
KEOTA-Dorothy Fickling, age 98, of Keota, died Wednesday, November 14, 2012, at All American Restorative Care in Washington. Dorothy was born July 13, 1914, in Iowa County, the daughter of George and Stella Pearl (Walton) Groff. She grew up north of Wellman and received her education in rural schools. On December 10, 1952, she married Waldo Fickling in West Chester. The couple made their home in the West Chester area, where Dorothy was a homemaker. She enjoyed cooking, gardening and going to town to shop. Survivors include her son: Rodney Fickling of Washington and one grandson: Jeremy Fickling of Washington. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband: Waldo in 1989; brother: Warren Groff and sister: Goldie Nejedley. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, November 17, 2012, at Powell Funeral Home in Keota, with Pastor Vince Homan officiating. Burial will be at Wellman Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. on Friday, November 16, 2012, at the funeral home. A memorial fund has been established for All American Restorative Care. Powell Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Keota is caring for Dorothy and her family. Condolences may be e-mailed at www.powellfuneralhomes.com under obituaries.