Earldean H. Nikirk

February 3, 1922 - September 8, 2020

Earldean H. Nikirk, 98, of Bloomington, passed away Tuesday, September 8, 2020 at Gentry Park. She was born on February 3, 1922 in Gibson County, Indiana; the daughter of Earl and Lara C. (Peavler) Hinkle. Having retired from RCA, Earldean was a member of American Legion Post 18 and enjoyed dancing, country music, flowers, and Dr. Phil. She loved crafts including knitting and sewing; a skill she passed along to her daughters and granddaughters. Earldean cherished her time with her family, and loved wild birds and her rescued cats, Mocha and Baby. Earldean is survived by her daughter, Susie Arsenault; grandchildren, Shari Lynn Reagan (Patrick), Angela Hobson (Chad), and Kristina Uland (Ben Kinder); great-grandchildren, Jaimee Burris (Jennifer Jones), Stephanie Verteramo, Zoë Verteramo, Emily Hobson and Ella Hobson, and great-great-granddaughter, Eliza Mae Jones-Burris. A long-time resident of Van Buren Township, Earldean is also survived by her best friend and neighbor of over 50 years, Nellie Long. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Robert E. Nikirk; daughter and son-in-law, Vicki Lynn and Leon Uland; grandson, Robert Allen Nunn; sister, Dell Nett; and nephew, Joe Allen Beasley. A funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 12, 2020 at Allen Funeral Home and Crematory, 4155 S. Old State Road 37, Bloomington. Burial will follow at Rose Hill Cemetery. Family will receive friends from 11:00 a.m. until the time of service. Memorial contributions may be made to Pets Alive (https://donatenow.networkforgood.org/petsalive). Online condolences, photos and memories may be shared with family and friends at www.allencares.com