Bertha Serr
Bertha Sikel, our loving mother, grandmother and friend,
passed away on Nov. 24, 2005, at the age of 83. She was born
on April 11, 1922, on a farm in Linton, N.D.
Two sons, Frank Sikel and Jay Sikel, preceded her in death.
Bertha Serr married Ben Sikel on Aug. 22, 1943, and they
spent the last 62 years together. She is also survived by
her children, Esther Ibach (Al), Ellen Sikel (Thea), Gerald
Sikel (Carol) and Charles Sikel (Jerri). Bertha also leaves
behind 12 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Bertha loved to garden and cook; however, her greatest
accomplishment was the raising of her children during good
times and bad. She will be missed, but is now at peace.
Funeral will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 29, at Cremation or
Funeral Gallery. Interment will be in Mountview Cemetery. A
reception follows at the Church of Christ at 10th and
Alderson. Visitation will be from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Nov.
27, and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, Nov. 28.
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Ben Sikel
Linton, Emmons County, North Dakota, USA
DEATH 16 Sep 2006 (aged 96)
Yellowstone County, Montana, USA
BURIAL
Mountview Cemetery
Billings, Yellowstone County, Montana, USA
On Sept. 16, 2006, the rain our father always said we needed
came and it was his time to move beyond physical life to
reap the hay fields elsewhere.
Ben was born in Linton, N.D., on May 30, 1910, the son of
Frank and Clara Sikel.
Ben enjoyed the outdoors, raising his cattle, feeding his
chickens and cutting his hay. His two pets "Garfield" the
cat and "Lucky" the dog gave him many hours of entertainment
and loyal companionship.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 62 years, Bertha,
who passed away Nov. 24, 2005, and two sons, Frank and Jay.
Ben is survived by four children, Esther (Al) Ibach, Gerald
(Carole) Sikel, Ellen (Thea) Sikel and Charles (Jerri) Sikel;
his sister, Agnes Grenz and brother, Frank Sikel. Ben is
also survived by 11 grandchildren, three
great-grandchildren, numerous nieces, nephews and special
friends.
Throughout his life, Ben was a good husband, father, friend
and a hard, honest worker and will be missed by family and
friends.
Cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held 2
p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 20, at Cremation or Funeral Gallery.
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