Nicole Nicholas Dickerson

On Thursday April 6th, the Dickerson family received the worst news imaginable;

their beloved wife and mother had been in a horrible car accident. Nicole Nicholas Dickerson passed away April 9, 2023 after bravely fighting the injuries sustained in the accident.

Nicole worked as a teacher all her life, currently as a 4th grade teacher at Welch Elementary in Naperville. Nicole was a caring, patient, strong and beautiful wife, mother and teacher. Her absence will be felt tremendously for all of those who loved her.

Her passing leaves behind her husband, Jim, and their two children, Macy and Charlie. The family faces the tragedy of this unexpected loss with heavy hearts and grief. Jim is currently a cherished counselor at Hinsdale South High School who has also spent his entire career in service to others as both a teacher and counselor. He is a dedicated counselor who also guides students as a coach for the schools’ Cross Country and Track teams.

Jim will be the sole provider of care for their son, Charlie, who is diagnosed with both Autism Spectrum Disorder and Down Syndrome. In Nikki’s absence, there is much to navigate as the two of them managed his needs gracefully and selflessly together as a team. Charlie will continue to need daily support as he transitions to his adult life.

All proceeds of this fundraiser will go directly to the family, specifically to set up a special needs trust in the name of their son, Charlie and to support his daily nursing care. The proceeds will also go to their daughter, Macy, as she pursues her college and life dreams.