Steven J. Sickels

Steven (Steve) J. Sickels, 69, passed away, surrounded by his loving family, at his home on May 13, 2026.

Steve was born on April 5, 1957, to Charles and Agnes Sickels. He served in the United States Marine Corps. Steve worked as a Corrections Officer at the Iowa Correctional Institution for Women in Mitchellville, Iowa. Steve enjoyed hunting and fishing at his property near Rathbun Lake. He also loved spending time with his family and friends.

Steve is survived by his wife, Stella; children, Jeffrey and Ileen; grandchildren, Sydney (Nick Lanes), Kami (Colton Jones), Zoey, and Fulton; brothers, Raymond “Skip”, Charles, Harley (Margie), and James Sickels; sister, Kimberly Frederick.

He was preceded in death by his parents; sister-in-law, Jeanie Sickels; cousin, Elaine Sickels; and his best friend, Alfred "Butch" Ballard.

The family will greet friends on Thursday, May 21, 2026 from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. with the memorial service to follow at 5:00 p.m. at Hamilton's Southtown Funeral Home, 5400 SW 9" Street.

Memorial contributions may be directed to his family in loving memory of Steven.

Condolences may be expressed at https://hamiltonsfuneralhome.com

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