A gathering of family and friends will be held on Saturday, December 21, 2024 from 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church in Morrison. The memorial service will follow at 10:00 a.m. with Reverend Mark Peters officiating. Inurnment will be at Lyndon Cemetery. A memorial has been established.
Born Sally Ann Hill to Max and Sarah (Hess) Hill February 10, 1948. She married the Love of her life, Rodney J. Bannick, October 23, 1966, living a blessed life of marriage of 31 years having 4 children: Allen (Cindy) Bannick of Deer Grove, IL, Heide (Nick) Duerst of Theodosia, MO, Tammy Bannick (John Casey) of Bolingbrook, IL, and Michael Bannick passed in infancy. Rodney passed November 13, 2007.
Sally’s love was renewed meeting Dennis Zickert in 2010 and marrying May 5, 2011, residing in Lyndon. Dennis brought new meaning into her life and sharing the outdoors with her which she loved, by enjoying her flower and vegetable gardens, hunting and fishing, and all of God’s creation.
She was a housewife and later working for Self Help Enterprises in Sterling retiring after 26 years. She was a caretaker for her mother, Husband (Rodney) and Mother-in-Law Audrey (Bannick) Dunn for many years. Her caring nature was Gods gift with a resonating glow of sunshine from her beautiful smile. The last years of her life she enjoyed quilting, making beautiful, personalized quilts for many special people.
She is survived by her husband, Dennis Zickert; son, Allen (Cindy) Bannick; daughters, Heide (Nick) Duerst, Tammy Bannick (John Casey); step sons, Joe (Kathy) Zickert, David (Katie) Zickert; step daughter, Denise(Curt) Graham, 9 grand/step grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren; and brother, Robert Hill; along with her nieces and nephew.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Rodney Bannick; son, Michael Bannick; grandson, Jason Henson; great grandson, Darren Quick; and brother Doren Hill.
Online condolences may be sent to www.mcdonaldfuneralhomes.com.
