Wilma (Dietz) Nicholson

Wilma Nicholson, age 94 of Grand Chain, died Tuesday, May 9, 2023 at Southgate Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Metropolis. She was born on November 13, 1928 in East Liverpool, Ohio, the daughter of Albin and Leola (Burlingame) Dietz. She married Robert Nicholson on July 27, 1952. He preceded her in death on April 17, 2007.

Wilma is survived by her children , Suzan Partridge of Grand Chain, Courtney (Marty) Nicholson of Cairo, Tracey Turner of Waldron, IN, and Douglas (Shelly) Nicholson of Belleville; grandchildren, Justin Partridge, Joshua (Becky) Partridge, Sarah (Brent) Manley, Megan (Matt) Turner-Meyer, Ryan (Jessica) Turner; great-grandchildren, Millie, Tessa and Jedd Partridge, Bryce and Kyran Partridge, Matti and Ali Hileman, Addalee and Henry Manley, Tyler Jackson and Lillian and Claire Turner; many nieces and nephews; other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Nicholson, her parents, and siblings Robert Dietz, Richard Dietz, and Anna Hobbs.

Wilma was an involved member of the Lutheran Church. She enjoyed being with and working in the greenhouse with her family. She was a member of the Eastern Star and an avid Jeopardy watcher.

Graveside funeral services will be at 11:30 a.m. Monday, May 15, 2023 in the Anna City Cemetery with Pastor Tammy Horn officiating. Interment will follow the service. Friends may call from 10:00 a.m. Monday, May 15, 2023 until  11:15 a.m. at the Rendleman and Hileman Funeral Home in Anna. Memorial contributions can be made to the Shriners Children's Hospital. Envelopes will be available at the cemetery.