The Rev. Dr. John M. Nickerson, 85, formerly of 1806 Marshall Road in Greenwood, husband of Dr. Susie M. Bradley Nickerson, died December 14, 2016 at HospiceCare of the Piedmont. Born in Rochester MN, he was the son of the late Drs. Mahlon A. and O’Tillie Boie Nickerson. He received his Doctorates in Education and in Handicapped Ministry, was a professor of sociology, and retired as a pastor with the Missouri Synod Lutheran Church. His interests included family, ministry with the disabled, teaching and reading. Surviving in addition to his loving wife are his children, Kirk Nickerson of Blue Island IL, Beth Garrette (André) of Fort Collins CO, June Miller of Arlington Heights IL, Eric Nickerson (Judy) of Park Ridge IL, Lisa Sterner (Richard) of Arlington Heights IL, John Nickerson (Linda) of Crystal Lake IL, Paul Nickerson of Des Plaines IL, Ann Palmer of Kingwood TX, Sherry Belcher of Mundelien IL, Rosemary Byrd of Bolder CO, Cindy Janyja of Greenwood, and Stephen Byrd of Des Plaines IL; and many grandchildren and great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Lois Nickerson. Committal at Greenwood Memorial Gardens. Harley Funeral Home.
The Rev. Dr. John M. Nickerson, 85, formerly of 1806 Marshall Road in Greenwood, husband of Dr. Susie M. Bradley Nickerson, died December 14, 2016 at HospiceCare of the Piedmont. Born in Rochester MN, he was the son of the late Drs. Mahlon A. and O’Tillie Boie Nickerson. He received his Doctorates in Education and in Handicapped Ministry, was a professor of sociology, and retired as a pastor with the Missouri Synod Lutheran Church. His interests included family, ministry with the disabled, teaching and reading. Surviving in addition to his loving wife are his children, Kirk Nickerson of Blue Island IL, Beth Garrette (André) of Fort Collins CO, June Miller of Arlington Heights IL, Eric Nickerson (Judy) of Park Ridge IL, Lisa Sterner (Richard) of Arlington Heights IL, John Nickerson (Linda) of Crystal Lake IL, Paul Nickerson of Des Plaines IL, Ann Palmer of Kingwood TX, Sherry Belcher of Mundelien IL, Rosemary Byrd of Bolder CO, Cindy Janyja of Greenwood, and Stephen Byrd of Des Plaines IL; and many grandchildren and great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Lois Nickerson. Committal at Greenwood Memorial Gardens. Harley Funeral Home.
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