Cleva Belle Gammel Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Cleva Belle Gammel (Des Moines, Iowa), whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on December 29, 2025 at the age of 90. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Cleva Belle Gammel to pay them a last tribute.
As Cleva departs from our midst, her spirit ascends to join the cosmic dance of stars, a shimmering constellation of memories that will forever grace the night sky of the hearts of those who loved Cleva. Though Cleva may no longer walk beside us, her legacy lives on — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of time and space.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Melvin Sears and Ethel Sears; her husband Gary; and her brother Donnie Sears. She is survived by: her children, Genie Kmicinski and Bill Gammel (Mary).
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made to the Alzheimer's Association or to the Animal Rescue League of Iowa, in loving memory of Cleva Gammel.
