Vicki Craigmiles

Vicki Craigmiles, age 68, of Tallula, passed away on February 9, 2016 at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield after a courageous battle with cancer.

Vicki is survived by two sons, Dan (Tina) Rusk of Beason and Bobby (April) Craigmiles of Athens; four sisters, Sharon Garrison of Springfield, Gayle (Mike Dirks) of Mason City, Chris (Jim) Johnston of Pekin and Pam Kennett of Mason City; one brother, Billy Rusk of Mason City. Also surviving are four grandchildren, one great-grandchild and several nieces, nephews and friends.

She is preceded in death by a son, Dennis Craigmiles; nephew, Brandt Kelsey and both of her parents.

Vic was born on February 6, 1948 in Lincoln, IL the daughter of Billy Joe and Marie (Garrison) Rusk.

She attended Mason City High School.

Vicki enjoyed reading, volunteering for Special Olympics and most of all spending time with her grandkids and family.

Cremation rites have been accorded.

A graveside memorial service for Vicki will be on Sunday, February 14, 2016 at 11:00 AM at Rose Hill Cemetery in Petersburg. A celebration of life will immediately follow at 1:00 PM at the Petersburg VFW.

Memorials can be made to “Vicki Craigmiles Memorial Fund.”