Natalie Sickel Obituary (2006)

Natalie Rubin Sickel, 86, of Leawood, KS, passed away Monday, November 20, 2006 at Menorah Medical Center. Graveside services will be 2:00pm Friday, November 24, at Rose Hill Cemetery. Kindly omit flowers, family suggests contributions to Temple Beth Sholom, 4200 Munson, Topeka, KS 66604 or Congregation Kol Ami, 7501 Belinder, Prairie Village, KS 66208. Mrs. Sickel was the office manager for Tokheim Corporation for 31 years before her retirement in 1991. She was a former member of Temple Beth El, its Sisterhood and The Temple, Congregation B’nai Jehudah. Mrs. Sickel enjoyed sports, especially college basketball and was an avid Chiefs fan. She was a member of AMICIANS, a social group of young women established in Junior High School. Their group continues to present day. Mrs. Sickel was born in Kansas City, MO and was a life long area resident. She is survived by her husband of 56 years, Marcus L. Sickel, of the home; son and daughter-in-law: Warren and Diane Sickel, St. Mary’s, KS; sister: Marcia Friedman, Kansas City, MO; grandsons: Jason and Heather Sickel, Shawnee, KS and Aaron Sickel, Kansas City, MO; nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends also survive.