Racine- Helen Catherine (nee: Sadlon) Wickline, 55, passed away at the Lakeview Specialty Rehabilitation Hospital in Waterford on Sunday, June 19, 2011.
The third child of seven, Helen was born in Racine on March 27, 1956 to Stephen and Mary (nee: Sivik) Sadlon. She graduated from Washington Park High School in 1973. On September 3, 2001, in the Bahamas, Helen was united in marriage with Ronald G. Wickline.
During her career, Helen was employed for many years at Western Publishing / Golden Books. She also enjoyed working at SC Johnson Wax and at Johnson Park Golf Course Club House. Among her interests, Helen was an avid golfer; a phenomenal cook; and had a special touch for gardening. Above all, Helen loved and cherished being in the surroundings of her entire family and extensive circle of friends.
Surviving are her loving husband, Ron; beloved father, Stephen Sadlon; sisters and brothers, Mary Kolton Karpowicz, Stephen (Jody) Sadlon, Theresa (Vincent) Trentadue, Joseph (Janet Johnson) Sadlon, Rose (David Baumann) Sadlon and Michael Sadlon; many cherished nieces and nephews; aunt, Nancy Sivik; uncle, Andrew Crill; brothers-in-law, Robert Wickline and Dr. Gerald (Sissy) Wickline; sister-in-law, Carol Dickerson; special nephew, Kirk (Vicki) Wickline; best-friend, Rose (Bob) Nyholm; devoted friends, Cindy (Tom) Langlois, Beverly (Ed) Turner, Linda Hazen, and Celina (Marty) Heberling; other treasured relatives and friends – too numerous to mention all by name.
Helen was preceded in death by her mother, Mary Sadlon, on April 5, 2011; Ron’s parents, Russell and Margaret Wickline; sister-in-law, Grace Wickline; and brother-in-law, Robert Dickerson.
A memorial service celebrating Helen’s life will be held in the Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home on Friday, June 24, 2011 at 7:00 pm with Rev. Mark R. Jones officiating. There will be time to visit with Helen’s family on Friday from 5-7 pm. In accordance with Helen’s wishes, cremation will take place. Private entombment will be held at the Southern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery. In memory of Helen, a memorial to one’s favorite charity has been suggested.
Kim Hazen Lehan says
Please accept my condolences for your loss. Helen and I were good friends during the Golden Book years. She was a wonderful loving person. She will be dearly missed.
Donita & Glenn Kimball says
Helen was a beautiful woman who made a perfect mate for my Uncle Ron. May the angels in heaven add one to the chorus. We will miss you Helen.
Mary Kolton-Karpowicz says
Helen, my dearest sister and best friend I’ll miss everything we used to do together..flowers, cooking, me in charge of garlic bread…visiting you in Racine and on vacation in Florida…and most of all just talking daily on the phone not just once a day but 2 or even 3 times! Now my phone is silent, and I no longer hear your physical voice but your voice remains in my mind and in my heart… forever! I know you’re happy and at peace, but you are sadly missed and forever loved! Your sister, Mary
Brittany sadlon says
Aunt Helen,you were the best friend anyone could ever ask for.. We shared so many laughs together and talked everyday. We were always there for each other and I can’t tell you how much I miss you.. A big peice of me is now missing. I know your watching down on me and guiding me through. I love and miss you so much..love your guardian angel,and neice Brittany.