MaryAnn Ricketson

MaryAnn Ricketson 81, of DeKalb passed away peacefully Wednesday, September 6, 2017 surrounded by family at the DeKalb County Rehab and Nursing Center.  She was born October 13, 1935 in Rapid City, SD to George and Frances (Collins) Poppingo.

MaryAnn and family, later moved to Grand Island, NE where she graduated from St. Mary's High School in 1953.  At 19, she left Grand Island to start her carrier with United Airlines in San Diego.  MaryAnn thoroughly enjoyed athletics and the outdoors.  As an accomplished swimmer she could often be found tackling some of the toughest currents along the San Diego shoreline.

In San Diego, MaryAnn, met and married her husband of 42years, Navy Captain Francis Barry Ricketson, August 14, 1965.   One year later, they were blessed with twin girls, then twelve months later their third little blessing.  As a devoted wife and mother, she was also an active member of her community, where she served as their church secretary, President of their daughters Band Boosters, women's' bowling league, and member of the Military Officer's Wives Club.  MaryAnn enjoyed many a weekend playing tennis with her husband, traveling and spending time with her family.

MaryAnn is survived by her three daughters, Kathleen Ricketson of Long Beach, CA, Karen (Simon) Seibert of DeKalb, and Kristina (Scott) Crosby of Murrieta, CA; her brother, John (Ann) Poppingo of Berkley, CA and 6 grandchildren; Barry, Michael, Katie, Sarah, Daniel and Kaitlyn.  She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, brother Guy Poppingo and granddaughter Kathryn Crosby.

Memorial service will be held on Saturday, September 9, 2017 at 3:00pm at Finch Funeral Home in DeKalb with Father William Etheredge officiating.  Burial will take place at Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery in San Diego, CA at a later date.  Memorials can be made to the family to be established at a later date.  Arrangements were entrusted to Finch Funeral Home 310 Oak St. DeKalb, IL 60115 815-758-3841.