Obituary WASHINGTON - Mildred V. "Midge" Nieukirk, 87, died at 3:32pm Tuesday, February 3, 2009 in Washington, surrounded by her family. Born on June 29, 1921 in Peoria, IL to Arthur A. and Viola Bolton Samms, she married Jack Anthony Nieukirk Sr. on March 24, 1940 in Mt. Pleasant, IA. He preceded her in death on February 7, 2008 in Peoria. Surviving are 3 sons, Jack (Gaye) Nieukirk Jr. of Chillicothe, and Steven (Alice) Nieukirk and Randy (Scotti) Nieukirk, both of Washington, 2 daughters, Sandra Fisher and Connie (Chuck) Bradle, both of Washington, 3 sisters, Ann Hany of Washington, Mae (Paul) Magnuson of Pekin, and Judith (Marion) Beeney of East Peoria, 12 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren, and 1 great-great granddaughter. She was also preceded in death by her parents, brother, Arthur Samms, her grandson, Steven Ray Fisher, and her son-in-law Raymond L. Fisher. Midge worked at Wahfield Manufacturing in Peoria for many years. She was a devoted wife and mother and enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren. She and Jack also enjoyed traveling and dancing to big-band music. She was of the Christian faith. Services for Midge will be at 10 am Saturday, February 7, 2009 at Deiters Funeral Home in Washington. The Rev. Dick Hanson will officiate. Visitation will be from 6-8 pm Friday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Swan Lake Memory Gardens in Peoria. Memorials may be made to Northern Tazewell Fire Protection District.