Christine J. Nichols Obituary
We announce the death of Christine J. Nichols of Clinton, Iowa, who passed away on June 19, 2026, at the age of 70. Christine will be remembered by family members, friends, and others whose lives were connected in meaningful ways. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Christine J. Nichols to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Lois Jean Sikkema (Oostenryk) and Willis Sikkema. She is survived by: her husband Dale Nichols; her children, Billy Ebensberger (Tracy) of Erie, IL, Rebekah Ebensberger of Clinton, IA, Rose Ebensberger (Kenny Muller) of Thomson, IL, Richard Ebensberger (Amanda) of Montgomery, AL and Jenni Soibel (Matt) of Clinton, IA; her granddaughter Abby; her brothers, Paul Sikkema of Clinton, IA and Andy Sikkema (Shelle) of Clinton, IA; her aunt Roberta Sikkema of Thomson, IL; her uncle Larry Oostenryk (Pat) of Albany, IL; and her pets, Tippy, Peanut and Izzy. She is also survived by eleven great-grandchildren.
A memorial has been established.
