Grace Vicha

November 21, 1926 - November 29, 2020

Grace E. Vicha, 94, passed away on November 29, 2020. She was born to Donovan and Glendoris (Childs) Brannen on November 21, 1926 in Buhl, Idaho. Grace went into the nursing profession following high school. She married Robert E. Vicha on September 11, 1948. She then went on to work as a nurse at the Mars Candy factory in Chicago. She gave up nursing full-time but during the early 1960s worked part-time as a nurse at Richmond-Burton Consolidated Grade School. Grace loved to travel having toured 49 of the 50 states, learning about their history, visiting with friends and family as well as enjoying the scenery. She was an avid reader and card player. She spent much of her time incorporating native wildflowers into her gardens to attract birds and butterflies. She also loved learning new crafts including macramé, cross stitch and crochet. She was most proud of her children. Grace will be missed by her card playing buddies and crafting partners at Gurnee Meadows. Grace was a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution. Grace is preceded in passing by her husband of 57 years, Robert; her parents; and siblings, John and Donna. Left to cherish her memory are her sons and daughters: Donavan (wife, Jessie), Roger, Virginia Erickson (husband, Tony), and Wayne (wife, Mel); grandchildren: Zach, Alex, Emilee, and Sean; great-grandchildren: Lincoln and Summer; step-great-grandchildren: Reggie and Regan; sibling: Inez (husband, Leman). ARRANGEMENTS ENTRUSTED TO SCHOEDINGER NORTHEAST FUNERAL HOME. At this time, no services will be held. Family will plan a memorial service in Grace's memory at a later date.