Sharon Wilcox

Sharon was born on Oct. 7, 1954, to Robert Pomrenke and Oradell “Ora” (formerly Pomrenke) Lindblad. She graduated from Niagara High School in 1972 and later continued her education at NWTC.

Sharon spent nearly two decades caring for and fiercely advocating for her youngest daughter, Angela, who has cerebral palsy. Her dedication to Angela was a defining part of her life, and she worked tirelessly to ensure her daughter had the support and care she needed when it mattered most.

Sharon expressed love through small, thoughtful gestures. She often arrived with little gifts — bags of Happy Meal toys she had collected in her travels, the newest candy craze, or other simple surprises meant to spark a smile. She was known for her “cheater�’man cookies,” chocolate chip cookies made from store�’bought dough but always remained a favorite request. Creative by nature, she enjoyed crafting and DIY projects. She also loved camping and spent many years traveling to campgrounds across the U.S.

Sharon was married three times: first to Gordy (Alice) Reed of Iron Mountain, with whom she had two daughters, Kirstin and Angela; then to the late Richard “Dick” Mead of Vulcan; and most recently to the late Arnold Wilcox of Manitowoc, Wis.

She is survived by her daughters, Kirstin (Rich Jr.) Nalette of Newberry and Angela (Jim Cavicchioni) Reed of Kingsford; her grandchildren, Richard Nalette III, Megan Nalette, and Liam Nalette; her sister, Lori Forton of Marinette, Wis.; her brother, Gary (Tracie) Pomrenke of Chesterfield, Va.; her stepmother, Carol Pomrenke of Menominee; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Oradell Lindblad and Robert Pomrenke; her sister, Patricia Schinderle; her stepfather, Thomas Lindblad; and a nephew, Jason Reed.

Sharon’s life held both complexity and care. She will be remembered in different ways by those who knew and loved her, and her story continues through the family she leaves behind.