Background
Nicholas, Willadene Louise was born on March 21, 1910 in Streator, Illinois, United States. Daughter of Almyron Clarence and Etta Helen (Dunbar) Kelly.
Nicholas, Willadene Louise was born on March 21, 1910 in Streator, Illinois, United States. Daughter of Almyron Clarence and Etta Helen (Dunbar) Kelly.
Student, Monmouth College, 1926-1927; student, University Illinois, 1928-1929.
Art teacher in private practice, Grayslake, Illinois, 1945-1960. Teacher adult art Grayslake High School, 1960's.
Charter member United Protestant Church Grayslake. Member Society Mayflower Descendants, Grayslake Woman's Club (publicity director 1995-1997), Grayslake History Society, Old Plank Road Questers, Grayslake Greenery Garden Club (founder, board directors).
Married Ray Thomas Nicholas, December 25, 1932 (deceased 1992). Children: Sally Jo, Gayle Dene, Ray Thomas Junior.