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Erma Sickels Obituary
Services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at First Baptist Church in Loup City, with the Rev. Delmar Unruh officiating. Burial will be in the Evergreen Cemetery in Loup City.
Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Higgins Funeral Home in Loup City, with the family greeting friends from 6 to 8.
Mrs. Sickels was born Aug. 19, 1923, at Mason City to Philip Sheridan and Mona Merle (Davis) Stoddard.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Ellis Sickels.
Survivors of the immediate family include five daughters and sons-in-law, Sheryl and David Randolph of Fairfield, Calif., Phyllis and Don Pearson of Kearney, Mo., Linda and Max Boersen of Grand Island, Patricia and Paul Hammond of Broken Bow and LuAnn and Gene Burns of Mason City; 17 grandchildren and 31 great-grandchildren; a sister, Arlene Cliffton of Omaha.
Additional survivors include sister-in-laws, Maxine Sickels of Pasco, Wash., and Jean and husband, Don Oldis of Costa Mesa, Calif.
She was also preceded in death by her parents; brother, Philip Wade Stoddard and great-grandson, Keyan Wayne Unick.
She attended Mason City grade school and high school and graduated with the class of 1940. She married Ellis Earl Sickels on April 29, 1943, at the First Baptist Church Parsonage in Loup City. They lived 32 years south of Loup City in the Wiggle Creek area. Ellis was killed in a farm accident on May 15, 1975. Erma then moved to her present home in Loup City in 1976. Erma was a farm wife and later worked at Loup City Commission Company for about 20 years.
She volunteered at the Sherman County Senior Center until the present time. She received the Lord as her Savior in September of 1957 and was an active member of the First Baptist Church in Loup City and Ladies Missionary Group. She was also a member of the Wiggle Creek Club and Birthday Club. Her hobbies included quilting, embroidery work, growing flowers and listening to Husker football. She also enjoyed attending her grandchildren and great-grandchildren's activities. Mom's love for the Lord and her family were her greatest joys in life. She was concerned and cared for many, was a good listener and friend and had a kind word for all.
Memorials are suggested to First Baptist Church, Sherman County Senior center or donor's choice.
Erma's guest book can be signed at higginsfuneralhomelc.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Erma Sickels
September 7, 2010
To the Sickel Family:
We were saddened to hear of the loss of your mother. I will always remember her smile. She was such a "Special" lady, so kind to everyone. We will keep you in our thoughts & prayers. Take care.
Jack & Elaine (Pesek) VanSlyke, Arcadia, NE
September 3, 2010
Linda, We're so sorry to hear about your mother's passing. Our thoughts & prayers are with you!
Dusty & Tera
September 3, 2010
Patty, LuAnn, Linda, Cheryl & Families, We were sadden to hear of your mothers passing. She was a wonderful mother and friend. Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Sorry we can't be with you today, but know that you are with us in prayer during your time of sorrow. Gary & Barb Petska, Corey & Minday Petska, Kelly & Greg DeLeon
September 2, 2010
LuAnn so sorry to hear about your mom's passing she was a very nice and sweet lady my thoughts are with you janelle badura and nolan
janelle badura
September 2, 2010
LuAnn so sorry to hear about your mom's passing she was a very nice and sweet lady my thoughts are with you janelle badura and nolan
Jo Ann Scott
September 2, 2010
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Judy Taylor
September 2, 2010
Patty and family, So very sorry for your loss. May your memories help you get thru the difficult times.
September 2, 2010
Erma was a real sweetie and we will miss seeing her always smiling face. Harry & Catherine Rademacher will slo miss seeing a good friend pass on. You have our sympathy.
Jim & Sue Rademacher
Harry & Catherine Rademacher
Don and Geri Fletcher
September 2, 2010
Erma was a great lady! Always knew you when we met on the street or anyplace else.
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