Velma "Mickey" Newingham, age 85 of Apple River, IL passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Friday, February 3, 2023. She was born on January 17, 1938, to Ralph and Hazel (Martin) Boelk. Mickey was born and raised in Apple River. She married Teddy Newingham on August 9, 1963, at Jo Daviess County Courthouse. She loved Apple River so much she decided to raise her own family in the area. She spent her time being a full-time homemaker and stay at home mom where she raised her 4 children.

Mickey was active in the Ladies Legion Auxiliary. She would spend her time thrifting, sewing, and crocheting.  She enjoyed camping with her family, playing music, and singing. Mickey had a soft spot for animals. While sitting on the back porch, you'd see her admiring and feeding the birds and squirrels.  She loved cooking and would never let anyone leave hungry.

Mickey is survived by her husband Teddy; children-Tina (Jerry) Kent, Becky Deyo, Joseph (SuAnn) Newingham; grandchildren-Nolayne Kraft, Jerry (Lindsay) Kent, Tanya (Jeff) Winters, Nicole Deyo, Joshua (Janessa) Newingham, Cory (Jessica) Newingham, Casey (Casey) Newingham, Justin Viel; great grandchildren- Cameron, Braxten, Abby, Lana, Opal, Rowan, Aubrey, Avery; sisters- Elaine (Ron), Sue (Gene), Sandy (Sylvanus), Ann (Dave).

She is preceded in death by her parents; siblings- Linda, Ronnie, Judy, Margie, Pat; son-in-law Delvin; brothers-in-law Howard and Larry.

The family would like to give a special thank you to the following for providing outstanding care and compassion. St. Croix Hospice Staff, Caregivers Cali Burke and Christa Cook, and Lisa Bourquin, M.P

Funeral Services will be held at 12:00 pm on Saturday, February 11, 2023, at the Apple River United Methodist Church.

Visitation will be held prior to services from 10:00-12:00 pm at the Apple River United Methodist Church.

Officiating will be Pastor Libby Rutherford.

Burial will take place at West Ella Cemetery.

A memorial has been established in her memory.