Rosella J. Hickerson, 91, passed away 19:45 a.m., Wednesday, August 30, 2017 at her residence.
Born in Belleville on March 23, 1926, she was the daughter of August Lawrence and Matilda (Bretsch) Buechler.
She had been licensed practical nurse at St. Elizabeth's (Gateway Regional) Hospital in Granite City before retiring in 1999.
On August 15, 1944 in St. Charles, MO, she married James Fred Hickerson. He died in 1993.
Surviving are a son, James F. Hickerson, Jr. ; daughters, Nancy Hickerson, Julia Cole, Jeanette Lenhardt, Jacqueline Beemer several grandchildren and great grandchildren, including her caregiver, Michelle Coleman; brother, Russell Buechler; and sister, Pauline Brody.
Preceding her in death were her parents; husband; son, Jerome Hickerson; granddaughter, Megan Hickerson; brother, Stanley Buechler; and sister, Myrtle Slayslinger.
Private burial was in Rose Lawn Memory Gardens in Bethalto.
Marks Mortuary in Wood River was in charge of arrangements.
