"I THINK ABOUT YOU EVERY DAY!!! I MISS YOU DEARLY!!!"
In loving memory of
CELIA S. BICKLER
January 5, 2010
Celia Silvia Panarotto Bickler formerly of 808 W. College Avenue, Marquette, entered eternal life on Tuesday January 5, 2010 at Marquette County Medical Care Facility in Ishpeming where she had resided the past two and a half years.
Celia was born on September 2nd to Frank and Angeline Panarotto in Stambaugh, Michigan. She grew up in Caspian where her father was employed in the iron mines.
The family returned to northeastern Italy in the province of Vincenza during her childhood. Celia was the eldest of three children, her brother Anthony and sister Ann preceding her in death.
She graduated from Iron River High School and attended business college courses. She was employed by the Social Security Administration in Traverse City where she met Joseph P. Bickler. The couple was married in October 1941 prior to his deployment during World War II.
After the war, Celia and her husband lived in Sault Ste. Marie, then moving to Marquette in 1957 when Joe became the Regional Manager of the Internal Revenue Service. Mr. Bickler died in 1985. Celia had been employed by the NMU Job Corps, Marquette County Juvenile Probation, and then Alger Marquette Community Action Board until her retirement in 1982.
She was active in the Zonta Club, the St. Vincent de Paul Society where she was an active volunteer for many years, and the Marquette County Humane Society. Celia was a member of St. Michael's Church. She had also been active in many bridge clubs and other civic and social organizations.
She was known for her green thumb which produced beautiful plants in her garden, particularly her gorgeous, hummingbird-attracting petunias which grew in her front planter each summer.
She is survived by a daughter, P. Patricia Daine of Minneapolis; a son Kevin (Brenda) A. Bickler of Negaunee; grandchildren, Audra and Adrianne Szigethy, Sara, Joe and Ben Bickler; also great-grandchildren, Jhade and Dominic Szigethy.
Friends may call at the Canale-Tonella Funeral Home on Thursday from 4 to 7 p.m. where a parish prayer service will be conducted at 6:30 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday at 11 a.m. in St. Michael Catholic Church with the Rev. Benjamin Hasse officiating. Entombment will take place in the Holy Cross Cemetery Mausoleum.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to St Vincent de Paul Society 2119 Presque Isle Ave., Marquette, MI 49855.
The family wishes to thank the wonderful staff of Marquette County
Medical Care Facility for their love, care and compassion while she was a resident there.
Tributes
"grandma i love your warmth and share you were allways there for me even through the situations i loved you being there for me and calling me everyday ill miss you alot rest in pace in heaven above love,jhade brandt"
"Hi, My Dad was Silvio Salvadori, Celia's first cousin. I was able to travel with my dad to Michigan to visit her in 2003. They had not seen each other in over 75 years. We spent 3 days visiting with her in Marquette, and travled to Caspin and Iron Mountain to see where they had lived, when they were kids. She was such a nice lady and so full of life. She showed us the area, and her and my dad were able to reconect. I would just like to say to her family she was one spunky and lovable lady. God bless you Celia, and Silvio. Don Salvadori"
"My father had the photo of his cousin Silvia,(my dad name was Silvio) taken when she was 12 or maybe 13yrs.old and had allways wondered what had happen to her. This was back in the 60's,70's and forward. Thanks to the computer, when I Started to scarch in 2001 and in 2002 Big thanks to you Pattie the long lose turn into pure joy,tears came from his eyes,when the two of them frist talk. He found his saint, it was Cella Silvia Panarotto Bickler and one-half of his life came back together agian. Yes there's a heaven and silvio and silvia are both there now. Thank you Pattie"
"Just want you to know, I think about you every day. I miss you so much. I LOVE YOU!!!"
"Hi I am Lynda Panarotto Tipton Foret. I am Celia's oldest niece, and one of 2 blood relatives- I am Tony Panarotto's daughter, and Timmy is Ann Panarotto's daughter- Her brother, and sister, both deceased. My stepfather adopted me, but I always remained close to my surviving aunts, and visited them, as well as Pattie, and Kevin when we were kids, and Timmy came as well. I talked to Celia about a year ago, but when I sent her a beautiful Valentine, Easter, and Mother Day card in 2009, she never replied. Lynda in Texas Yes her age was closely guarded secret- she told me she was 37 back in 1960, and stupid me, I believed her!!(I think she was 46 then)"
"Hi Kevin and Patty, We are so sad to hear of your Mom;s passing. We now know how old she is, or was, an age old family secret. She was a great fiesty gal, and we all will miss her. I remember her best when you two were younger, and would come to TC each summer for a visit. Great times at the cottage, with all the cousins and aunts and uncles. I sure hope we continue to see you at the reunion each summer, and Patty, I hope you make it back again. Love to all Lynn"
"Hello, Kevin and Patty and family, We were so sorry to read of the passing of Cele. She was a wonderful next-door neighbor to us over the many years we lived at 806 West College. We are on our way to Minneapolis, in Ashland at the moment, and will be unable to join you at the visitation or funeral. A card is in the mail to you via the Canale-Tonella Funeral Home. Meanwhile, we hold you close in our prayers for comfort and peace. God be with you all. John and Pauline Kiltinen"
"Kevin and Familiy, So very sorry to hear of your mother's passing. She was such a sweet and cute lady and she loved you very much. She was very proud that her son baked those wonderful cookies at social hour, though she "could of made em better!" It was a pleasure to have met her even if it was only for a such a short time. My deepest condolences,"
"keven and family,i am sorry for your loss. she sounds like a very wonderfull person.i will make a donation to st.vincents as requested."
"Dear Pattie,Audra and Adrianne... Know that in the Grand Scheme of things, your mom has moved on to her next great journey. She lived a long and well-lived life, filled with wonderful children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. She travels her new journey knowing she was loved and her legacy will live on for many generations to come. Debbie, Oren, and Cheyenne"
"Paula (Pattie) & Kevin.....Sorry to learn of your mom's passing. I never know what to say at these times....so I'll just send my condolences, light a candle your mom and retain fond memories of her. The best to the both of you. Dale"
"I was sorry to hear of Mrs. Bickler's passing. I am sending my sincere sympathy to all family members with best wishes for peace in her passing."
"Thank you, Ceil for doing such a wonderful job raising Kevin. I will always be grateful. Judy"
"Thinking of you Patti at this time. We share many, many memories of your Mom. Love you, Sliz"
"Ceil will be missed very much by all of her family members. We will miss celebrating her birthday during our annual camping trip in Munising. Ceil was one of the kindest, most wonderful women we have had the privilege to know."
"I send my deepest sympathy to all the family members of Mrs. Celia Bickler. May Divine Love and Holy Comforts be given to each one who mourns the passing of this beloved one. Your family is is my prayers, and held in Loving Kindness. Sincerely, Joanna Hill"
"I will never forget you and all of the things you have done for me. I share many fond memories of our time together. I am very grateful I could be there with you and for you until the end grew near. I know you are in heaven now because you were a wonderful person. I love you now and forever will. I know you've gone to a better place a place I hope I'll see I know you're not dead and gone you're resting peacefully. You were truly loved and that you'll always be. Now you're up there in heaven watching over me."
"Dear Paula and your entire family, My deepest sympathies to each of you upon the loss of your mother. Although Celia's physical presence has been taken from you, I pray that you can find comfort in the realization that your mother's spirit lives on. May Celia rest in peace."
"My thoughts and prayers are with you all. I won't be able to make the service as I am working but know I will be thinking of you. Much love! Vickie Luokkala"
"Ceil, You became my mother-in-law and a part of my family the day I married your son. You raised a wonderful man with whom I share my life. Thank you so much for sharing him with me. I will never forget the fun times we had making waffles on Sundays after church, the camping trips to Munising and planting flowers at your house. I will always treasure the many conversations we had about all the places your have traveled to and all the people you have met. I will do my best to remember to put out the money on New Year's Eve like you tell us to do every year. Rest in Peace. Love, Brenda"
"Paula and family-just to let you know I am thinking of you at this time of loss of your mother. Take good care of yourself and one another and hope you have time to share some memories. Barb"
"May God be with the entire family as they remember such a wonderful woman. So glad we could share so many good times together as an extended family. Celia was such a gracious giving woman and will be sadly missed by all who knew her."
"My daughters and I (and then grandchildren) made many trips from Minneapolis to Marquette over the years, Often, we would get a late start because I had worked the evening shift and there was always some last minute catastrophe that occured to ensure that we weren't leaving by what Mom considered a reasonable hour. She would often be waiting for us anxiously,with a pot of tortillini soup ready for us on the stove. The following poem reflects her sense of worried anticipation. The Watcher She always leaned to watch for us Anxious if we were late, In winter by the window, In summer by the gate. And though we mocked her tenderly Who had such foolish care, The long way home would seem more safe, Because she waited there. Her thoughts were all so full of us, She never could forget, And so I think that where she is She must be watching yet. Waiting til we come home to her Anxious if we are late Watching from Heavens window Leaning from Heavens gate."
"Kevin & Brenda So sorry to hear of the passing of your mom. Please know that my thoughts are with you and your family. I didn't know Ceil that well, but know she lived a full life. From the stories told, I'm sure it's happy hour somewhere with my grandparents, Herbie & Jean, Joe & Ceil together again. Take Care, Debbie Aro"
"Dear Family I met your Mother one time on a visit to the U.P. with Paula. She came down to the cabin we had rented and we had a nice visit, at that time she brought a gift for her newborn Grandson. Celia was a generous person and always thought of others. I am glad I got the chance to meet her then. Sorry for your loss..we are thinking of you."
"My deepest sympathy to the family at the loss of your dear Mother and Grandmother. My prayers are with you during these days of celebration of her life."
"Her love for beauty comes through in her gardening, and her desire to assist others in need, in her volunteer work throughout her life... ."
"Your Mother was so nice to me; I've never forgotten that."