A funeral will be held Saturday, March 29, 2025 for 90-year-old Emogene Mae Nickelson of Sainte Genevieve, Mo. who passed away Tuesday, March 25, 2025 peacefully at her daughter’s home.
She was born October 29, 1934 in River Aux Vases, Mo,, a daughter to Ignatius Schmeider and Appollonia (Basler) Schmeider, who both preceded her in death,
She married Billie Nickelson November 26, 1953. He preceded her in death.
She is survived by three daughters: Susie (belated Kirk Klein) Nickelson, Patricia “Patty” (Ronnie) Burle of Sainte Genevieve, Mo., and Joan (Belated Mark) Radford; three sons; Michael (belated Cindy) Nickelson of Sainte Genevieve, Mo., Jeff Nickelson, Randy (Janis) Nickelson of Sainte Genevieve, Mo.; a daughter-in-law: Dawn Nickelson; grandchildren: Jessica (Travis) Rayoum, Joshua (Heather) Nickelson, and Luke (Erica) Nickelson; Jeremy (Clara) Burr and Colby (Kim) Burle; Danielle and Kyle Nickelson; Colleen Nickelson and Emily (Jeff) Rumelhart; Emma, Reann, Cole, and Wren Nickelson; great-grandchildren: Emery, Rylan, Chloe, Berkley, Asher, Kade, Elliot, Elise, Jennifer, Noah, Haley (Caleb) Miget, Caleb Burle, Katey, Tommy, Wyatt, and Roper.
She was also preceded in death by two sons: Greg Nickelson and Russell W. Nickelson; a sister: Bernadine (Stanley) Beauchamp; two brothers: Henry (Beulah) Schmeider and Francis A. (Laverne) Basler; and a grandson: Billie Ray Nickelson.
Emogene was a daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, friend…just a few of the many titles she carried. She was one of the strongest women and would do anything for anyone. If someone was in need, she would give. Emogene enjoyed all of her animals and loved to crochet. Even though she lived through great sorrow, she never wavered in her faith, and kept that smile. She always reminded us how precious life was and special these kiddos are. She taught us to always keep looking up towards God and heaven and God always has a plan even if we don’t see it. One day we will. Now grandma, it is your turn to see God and the thought of you up there with Jesus and all our family who have gone before us brings us great joy. We will miss you immensely on this side of heaven. We know grandpa was waiting for you and Greg, Billie, Russell, Cindy, Kirk and Mark. We will miss you goat grandma with all our hearts. Keep an eye on us from heaven. Til we meet again. We love you more, grandma. This is where we know you are saying…. NOT POSSIBLE
Visitation will be 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, March 29, 2025 at the Basler Funeral Home in Sainte Genevieve, Mo.
A funeral for 90-year-old Emogene Mae Nickelson of Sainte Genevieve, Mo. will be held at noon Saturday, March 29, 2025 at the Basler Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Crestlawn Cemetery in Sainte Genevieve, Mo. with Brother Scott Jones officiating.
Memorials may be made to Serenity Hospice.
She was a member of VFW Post 2210 Ladies Auxiliary in Sainte Genevieve.
Online condolences can be left at www.baslerfuneralhome.com