Obituaries

February 28, 1960 to July 9, 2023

WINAMAC - Penny Sue Bickham Willing, 63, of North Judson (formerly of Rochester and Winamac), passed away Sunday, July 9, at her residence, surrounded by family and friends after a courageous battle with glioblastoma.

She was born Feb. 28, 1960 in Hammond, to the late Clifford and Jacqueline Hart Bickham.

Penny Bickam Willing

She is survived by:
Jacqueline J.(Khalfani) Milan, Chattanooga, TN, Daughter
Sharaya (Monroe) Timm, North Judson, Daughter
Jordan I. Darnall, North Judson, Son
Kimberly Campbell, Cookville, TN, Daughter
Kelly Kai Campbell, Cookville, TN, Daughter
13 Grandchildren
Gary (Debbie) Bickham, Roselawn, Brother
Georgia (Dieter) Goess, Chicago, Sister
Several nieces and a nephew

Preceded in death by:
Terrence “Terry” Bickham Brother

Mrs. Willing was an registered nurse and had worked at Pulaski Memorial Hospital and at St. Joseph Hospital in Plymouth. She was a member of the Church of the Heartland in Rochester. She was deeply committed to her faith in God which helped her through tough times. She enjoyed playing the guitar and singing with her friends and at church. She enjoyed caring for family, friends and her patients. She was an artist who enjoyed painting. She enjoyed decorating her homes and would buy homes, rehab them and flip them. She also enjoyed working in her yard. She cared deeply for those in need and was free with whatever help she could give them. She was the “community mom” welcoming all in the neighborhood. Friends and former patients will remember her caring counsel and special attention. She enjoyed spending time with her family, and will be deeply missed by all who loved her.

Arrangements are pending.

Memorial donations may be made to the funeral home to help with final expenses.

Online tributes may be offered at www.frainmortuary.com.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary in Winamac.