Marlin L. Bicker

Marlin L. Bicker, 76, of Baileyville, died Tuesday April 26, 2011 at UW Hospital in Madison, WI. He was born on October 15, 1934 in Stephenson County, Il, the son of Orval and Ferne (Bremmer) Bicker. Marlin married DeLores M. Kampen on March 21, 1954 in Forreston, IL. He was a member of Bethel U.M.C in Shannon for over 60 years, where he served on the church committees; a past president of the Ogle County Pork Producers; and a member of the Shannon School Board. Marlin enjoyed driving his tractor. Marlin is survived by his wife DeLores; his daughter Deb (Dave) Foust of Pearl City, Il; brother-in-law Paul Kampen of Florida; sister-in-law Mary Bicker of Freeport, IL; five grandchildren David Foust of Texas, Justin (Crissy) Foust of Florida, Jared (Kari)Bicker of Michigan, Jennifer (Michael) Nolte of Indiana, and KaLena Foust of Pearl City, IL; and five great-grandchildren Evie, Corinne, Wyatt, Meya, and Paige. Marlin was preceded in death by his parents; his Son Craig Bicker; and two brothers Lowell and Richard Bicker. Funeral service will be held at 10:30 A.M. Saturday April 30, 2011 at Bethel U.M.C in Shannon, IL with Rev. Steve Aram officiating. Visitation will be held Friday from 3-7 at Burke-Tubbs Funeral Home in Freeport, and also from 9:30 until the time of service at the church. A private family burial will take place after the service at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers a memorial has been established in his memory. Please visit www.burketubbs.com to sign his online guestbook and to share memories.