John Rick
March 9, 1939 — September 3, 2012
Visitation and funeral for John Edward Rick of Joppa formerly of Metropolis will be held Friday and Saturday at the Aikins Funeral Home 70 Jon St. Metropolis, IL. (618) 524-2156 Times pending. Interment Masonic Cemetery, Metropolis.
Born March 3, 1939 and raised in Metropolis, John died Monday September 3, 2012 in Glendale Height, IL.
A veteran of the US Army, John worked for the city of Metropolis for many years.
He is the cherished son of the late Gus and Fay Rick nee Pullman; beloved brother of Ernie, Pearl Berra, Rose Mangone and the late Gus William, Della Marie, Nellie, Charles, Lily Fay and Rebecca Ann; many loving nieces and nephews.
The family would like to thank Shirley Stetson, his loving and caring caregiver in Joppa for 2 years.
Arrangements by Countryside Funeral Homes and Crematory Roselle (630) 529-5751 or www.countrysidefuneralhomes.com.