Sauk Valley

Vicki S. Meyers-McGinnis

DIXON – Vicki Sue Meyers-McGinnis, 63, of Dixon, died Thursday, April 2, 2015, at her home after a long battle with cancer.

She was born July 4, 1951, in Freeport, the daughter of Zula F. (Rice) and Oliver C. Meyers. She married Lyle McGinnis on Nov. 19, 1982, in Rockton. He preceded her in death. She retired from teaching in 2005 from Winnebago, where she had many wonderful friends.

Vicki enjoyed traveling, especially her trip to France with her husband, Lyle, and her visit to Japan.  She loved scrapbooking, reading, and writing fiction. Her favorite sanctuary was The Clearing in Door County, where she spent many vacations with her friend, Cleo Johnson, writing life stories and poetry. Her most treasured times were spent with family.

She is survived by her daughter, Camille (David) Boucher, and her grandchildren, Brigitte and Andrew.

She also was preceded in death by her son, Andrew; siblings, Janell, Johnny, Diane, Peggy, Doris, and Paul “Muck;” and her parents.

Visitation will be from noon to 2 p.m. Saturday and a memorial service at 2 p.m. Saturday at Burke-Tubbs Funeral Home in Freeport, with the Rev. Gary Dekoekkoek officiating. Burial of cremains will be at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens in Freeport.

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