Nettie Van Sickel died March 18 just short of her 96th birthday in June. She was a long-time resident of Des Moines.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Lloyd, and sons Gerald and Jean. She is survived by daughter JoAnn Gundram (Leo); 10 grandchildren, Ted, Pete, Marty, Julie (Eric) Lindstrom, Janet McKenzie (Jeff), John, James, Jenal, Wayne, and Angie Van Sickel; and seven-great grandchildren.

There will be no services at her request.