Dee was born in Aurora, Illinois on October 15, 1938 to the late Herman and Lorriane Lenz Schmit. She was a devoted military spouse, mother, and grandmother. A faithful volunteer with Catholic Charities, Dee loved spending time at the beach and gardening.
Those left to cherish her memories include her devoted and loving husband of 61 years, Mike Mika; son, Rick (Beth) Barkes of Lexington, Illinois; daughter, Tammy (Jeff) Moeller of Fort Worth, Texas; daughter, Kim (Michael) Gore of West Columbia, South Carolina; sister, Joan (Tom) Cox of Aurora, Illinois; eight grandchildren, Ken Moran (Celeste), Laura Barkes-Nielsen (Adam), Michael Barkes (Amanda), Jessica Ross, Nathan Moeller, Nick Barkes, Hannah Gore, Matt Barkes; ten great-grandchildren; and nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents she is predeceased by her sister Jean Fish, grandson-in-law, Kip Ross and nephew, Rusty Cox.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday April 13, 2024 at Dunbar Funeral Home, Devine Street Chapel, with interment to follow at Greenlawn Serenity Gardens. The family will receive friends and family one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, the family request memorial contributions be made to Catholic Charities.
The family would like to express their sincere gratitude to Senior Helpers and NHC Parklane for providing outstanding care and comfort during the past few years until our Lord and Savior called her home.
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