Wanda Jean Van Sickle

Wanda Jean Van Sickle, 95, passed away on Monday, May 26, 2025.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, May 30, 2025 at the Wheeler Grove Church, rural Carson. Visitation at the church will be held one hour prior to the service beginning at 1:00 p.m.
Burial will be in the Wheeler Grove Cemetery.
Loess Hills Funeral Home in Carson is caring for Wanda Jean and her family.

Memorials: Directed to the family

OBITUARY
Wanda Jean Van Sickle, 95 of Council Bluffs, IA, passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, May 26, 2025, surrounded by loved ones.

Wanda was born on February 18, 1930, in Silver City, IA, the daughter of Clarence Leonard and Lena Molly (Wiley) Kindig. She graduated from high school in Carson, IA. Wanda was a clerical worker at Woodman of the World until her retirement.

Wanda and William "Ernie" Van Sickle were united in marriage on June 25, 1983, in Macedonia, IA.

Wanda was known for her immaculate garden - a testament to her care and patience. She enjoyed reading novels and always had a stack of books by her chair. Wanda had a gift for making the most of what she had and could make anything beautiful. She enjoyed thrifting and often picked out treasures for family. A country girl at heart, Wanda spent many of her best nights dancing at the bar, country music playing and laughter flowing. Most importantly, Wanda loved spending time with her family and her face lit up around all her grandchildren - her greatest joy.

Wanda was preceded in death by her parents Clarence and Lena; husband Ernie; son Randy Dean Gillenwater; grandsons, Thomas Rito Gonzales Jr. and David Alan Bishop Jr.; and brother-in-law John Richardson.

Wanda is survived by her siblings, Melvin Kindig (Donna), Ila Richardson, and Marsha O'Brien (Mick); daughters, Linda Roth (Dave) and Roxanne Gonzales; grandchildren, Tonya Good and Christopher Gonzales; as well as 10 great grandchildren and 10 great-great grandchildren.

Wanda Jean will forever be remembered for her class, spunk, and the way she brought beauty and warmth into the world.