Suesta Araneta Wiksten Obituary (1934

Suesta Araneta Wiksten, age 88 of Shelbyville, passed away October 19, 2022 at her residence. She was born on May 16, 1934 in Iloilo City, Philippines. She was the daughter of Simon Araneta and Felicitas Zerrudo Araneta. She was the second oldest of 10 children, 5 girls and 5 boys. Survivors includ her son, Leonard S. Wiksten (Joann), 2 sisters, Sally Araneta of Chicago, IL, and Susan Quintia (Guilley) of Indianapolis, IN. Three grandchildren, Jacob, Matthew, and Luke. She graduated from St. Paul School of Nursing in Iloilo City, Philippines. She moved to the United States in the early 60's. Suesta married Leonard H. Wiksten on October 9, 1965. They had two children, Catherine and Leonard. She enjoyed cooking, playing mahjong, being with her family, and traveling everywhere. She worked at Riley Hospital and also the VA Hospital where she retired in 2002, with over 50 years of nursing. She was preceded in death by her parents, spouse, Leonard H. Wiksten, daughter, Catherine S. Burton, and sister, Senane Arano. Visitation for Suesta will be on Friday, October 21, 2022 from 3PM to 7PM in Glenn E. George and Son Funeral Home, Shelbyville, IN. Funeral services will be held on Friday, October 21, 2022 at 7PM with Rev. Daniel McDonald officiating.