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Jean Ruth (Cloke) Bicknell, 69, of Prescott, passed away on Sept. 5, 2017, at her home. She was born in Wisconsin, on June 25, 1948, to William and Dorothy Cloke. The family later moved to Prescott where Jean graduated from high school and made her home. She married James Bicknell in 1967 and was a devoted mother to her children, James (Jamie) and Janean.

Jean's great love for animals, especially dogs, was exceeded only by her love for her family. She was known to do whatever she could to entice her grandchildren to her home and would keep them there as long as she could. She was always up...