Susanne Kae Vick Arrested in Manchester
Suzanne Kae Vick, a beloved resident of Manchester, Iowa, and formerly of Muscatine, passed away on Friday, June 27, 2025, at St. Luke's Hospital in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, surrounded by her family. She was 79 years old.
Born on December 19, 1945, in Boone, Iowa, Suzanne began her life's journey. She graduated from Boone High School class of 1964 and attended Nursing School in Marshalltown. Her dedication to her profession led her to earn her Licensed Practical Nurses degree and later her Bachelor of Science degree as a Registered Nurse at St. Ambrose University.
Suzanne's nursing career spanned many years, with a significant portion of it spent at Muscatine General Hospital, where she served as an Intensive Care Nurse, Charge Nurse, and Quality Care Nurse. She retired in 2002.
On August 19, 1966, Suzanne married Wayne Vick. Together, they raised four sons: David, Timothy, Kirk, and Michael. Sadly, Suzanne was preceded in death by her parents, Dean and Maybel Harvey, her stepmother Mabel Harvey, her brother Richard Harvey, and her husband Wayne Vick.
Suzanne is survived by her 13 grandchildren and 26 great-grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the First Baptist Church, 3003 Mulberry Ave, Muscatine, Iowa, 52761.
The funeral service for Suzanne Kae Vick will take place at 10:30 a.m. on July 2, 2025, at Bohnenkamp-Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Manchester, Iowa. There will be an additional visitation one hour prior to the service. The visitation will also be held at the same location on July 1, 2025, from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. Pastor Don Swanson will officiate the funeral service.
Following the funeral service, the burial for Suzanne Kae Vick will take place at 3:00 p.m. at Buckeye Cemetery, Buckeye, Iowa.
The funeral home handling the arrangements is Bohnenkamp-Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service.
Our hearts go out to Suzanne's family and friends during this difficult time. She will be deeply missed by all who knew her.
- Suzanne Kae Vick, originally from Boone, Iowa, spent her formative years in Manchester, Iowa, after moving from Muscatine.
- Obituaries for Suzanne, a former schoolmate from Boone High School class of 1964, have been printed, highlighting her achievements in science, particularly her degrees in nursing.
- The local church, First Baptist Church in Muscatine, Iowa, will be the beneficiary of memorials in memory of Suzanne, reflecting her lifelong commitment to faith and the community.
- Suzanne's beloved husband, Wayne Vick, passed away before her, leaving her to raise their four sons – David, Timothy, Kirk, and Michael – and later navigate the complexities of family-dynamics and relationships.
- As a licensed practical nurse, and later a registered nurse, Suzanne worked diligently at Muscatine General Hospital, contributing to health-and-wellness in her community and lending her expertise in mental-health and aging patients.
- The lifestyle that Suzanne led – rooted in her career, family, and faith – has left a lasting legacy, touching the lives of her 13 grandchildren and 26 great-grandchildren.
- On July 2, 2025, the community of Manchester, Iowa, will gather at Bohnenkamp-Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service to celebrate the life of Suzanne Kae Vick, reflecting on her years of service and the impact she had on their lives.
