Lillian M. Ficken

Lillian M. Ficken age 81, of Cedar Rapids, passed away at her home on Sunday, March 1, 2020. Visitation: 4 – 7 P.M., Thursday March 5, 2020 at Trinity Lutheran Church, Cedar Rapids. Funeral Service: 10:30 A.M., Friday March 6, 2020 at Trinity Lutheran Church, Cedar Rapids with Rev. David Renfro officiating. Burial: St. Paul Lutheran Cemetery, Williamsburg. In lieu of flowers memorials may be contributed to the American Macular Degeneration Foundation or Trinity Lutheran Church in Cedar Rapids. Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo is assisting the family with arrangements.

Lillian is survived by her children Gary (Sally) Ficken of Cedar Rapids, and Debbie (Dan) McElroy-Bills of Cedar Rapids; a sister Kathy (Gary) Gable of Snohomish, WA; five grandchildren Brittany Ficken of San Francisco, CA, Madeleine Ficken of Dallas, TX, Sophie Ficken, Megan Bills and David Bills all of Cedar Rapids. She was preceded in death by her husband, William, her parents and a son in law, William Bills.

Lillian Mae Maas was born November 26, 1938 in Homestead Iowa, the daughter of Erwin and Minnie Behrens Maas. She graduated from Williamsburg High School in 1956 and immediately was hired as the payroll secretary for Amana Refrigeration. Lillian was united in marriage to William George Ficken on December 27, 1959 at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Williamsburg. She worked as a secretary for the Gloria Dei Lutheran Church and Aegon for 25 years. She also spent her time volunteering at St. Luke’s and Mercy Hospital. Lillian enjoyed going out to eat with friends, attending band concerts and going to the Paramount. She also enjoyed Iowa Hawkeye sports. Lillian was an excellent daughter to her mom, and a loving mother and grandmother to her children and grandchildren. Her nurturing manner extended outside of her family to include friends and acquaintances through her volunteering.