In Memory of Nicol Elaine Bieber



Nicol Elaine Bieber
Nicol Elaine Bieber
Born: December 19, 1942
Died: October 6, 2022
Age: 79
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Nicol Elaine Bieber
December 19, 1942 - October 6, 2022

Nicol E. (Swanger) Bieber, age 79, of Unionville, Missouri, passed away on Thursday, October 6, 2022, at the Putnam County Care Center of Unionville, Missouri.

A Private Graveside Service will be held in the Mount Hope Cemetery of Battle Creek, Iowa. Rev. Kevin J. Freese will officiate.

The Christensen-Van Houten Funeral Home of Battle Creek, Iowa, is in charge of the arrangements. Condolences may be sent online to www.christensenvanhouten.com


Nicol Elaine (Swanger) Bieber, age 79, of Unionville, Missouri, passed away October 6, 2022 at the Putnam County Care Center in Unionville.

Born December 19, 1942, Nicol “Nicki” was the daughter of Lowell and Elaine (Behn) Swanger of Battle Creek, Iowa. She graduated from Battle Creek High School in 1960 then attended Cornell College in Mount Vernon, Iowa.

On February 9, 1963, Nicol was united in marriage with Neil Ray Bieber at the Battle Creek Presbyterian Church of Battle Creek. The couple farmed until retiring to Lake Thunderhead, Missouri, in 2001. They enjoyed traveling in their motorhome and lots of fishing.

Nicki was Neil’s only farm hand, and was known as an excellent cook. While on the farm she kept a large garden and enjoyed hobbies including oil painting and playing bridge. She took up quilting and made several full-sized bed quilts as well as countless baby quilts, wall hangings, and Christmas stockings. Nicki loved going to weddings! 

Nicol’s family includes Neil plus a daughter and her husband, Heidi (Todd) Lackmann of Norwalk, IA; two granddaughters, Tevka and Torin Lackmann; a brother and his wife, Rick (Deb) Swanger of Battle Creek, IA; sister-in-law and her husband, Ellen (Barry) Lerich of WA; brother-in-law Robert Biedenbach of IA; as well as numerous nephews, nieces, extended family and friends.

OFFICIATING

Rev. Kevin J. Freese

INTERMENT

Mount Hope Cemetery 
Battle Creek, Iowa 


Condolences


Friday, October 28, 2022 at 9:22 AM
“Neil & family, we are so sorry to hear that Nicki passed away. We are thinking of you & your family in this difficult time.”
- Chuck & Joan Coon
Monday, October 17, 2022 at 11:31 AM
“Our condolences to the Swanger and Bieber families. May your memories comfort you.”
- Darrell and Vicki Madsen
Thursday, October 13, 2022 at 11:19 AM
“We are so sorry for your loss, we always enjoyed Nick’s friendly smiles and greetings. Had many spirited visits over the years. We will sure miss her.”
- Larry Emmons
Sunday, October 9, 2022 at 1:46 PM
“Thinking of Nicki brings the best childhood memories to mind—staying overnight with Heidi numerous times, learning to play bridge when we were snowed in for three days, the best blonde brownies and cookies and meals enjoyed around the kitchen table, Adventure Girls, fishing, s’mores by the creek…Nicki was like my second mom from fourth grade on growing up. Our love to all of you and please know our thoughts and prayers are with you. Love, Chris, Mike, Lauren, Katie, and Nate”
- Christine McElmeel
Sunday, October 9, 2022 at 1:46 PM
“Neil, Heidi and family, we are sending our sympathy your way. Know that Nicki will forever be in our hearts. You are our extended family. Love always, Paul Betty and the rest of the Kohouts.”
- Paul and Betty Kohout
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