Pearl JoAnn Bickner

Pearl JoAnn Bickner, 87, of Albers, passed away on Monday, November 2, 2026 at St. Joseph Hospital in Breese. She was born November 20, 1938 in East St. Louis, IL, the daughter of Perry and Viola, nee Butler, Dixon. She married Emil G. Bickner December 29, 1959 in East St. Louis and he preceded her in death on January 11, 2005. 

JoAnn is survived by her sister, Linda Evans; as well as her grandchildren,  great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews. 

In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by her children, Debra Jean Bickner and Emil John Bickner; and her siblings.

JoAnn and her husband, Emil, owned and operated Emil's Park Restaurant in New Baden for many years.

All services will be private.

Memorials made in memory of JoAnn may be made to St Joseph Hospital and will be received at Nordike Funeral Home, 15 E. Hanover St., New Baden, IL 62265 who is serving the family.