Lucille Nikkel's obituary , Passed away on January 5, 2026 in Grinnell, Iowa

Lucille Nikkel

March 10, 1930 - January 5, 2026 (95 years old)

Grinnell, Iowa

Lucille Nikkel's obituary , Passed away on January 5, 2026 in Grinnell, Iowa

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Lucille Nikkel

March 10, 1930 - January 5, 2026 (95 years old)

Grinnell, Iowa

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Lucille Nikkel Obituary

In loving memory of Lucille Nikkel of Grinnell, Iowa, who departed this world on January 5, 2026 at the age of 95. Lucille leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Dick Baarda and Julia Mae De Prenger; her husband Edward John Nikkel; her siblings, Ila Mae Baarda Huyser, Joyce Baarda Huizer, Bruce Baarda and Dean Baarda; and her daughter-in-law Renee Nikkel.

She is survived by: her children, Glenda Renaud (Douglas) of Pella, Iowa, Bryce Nikkel (Linda) of Council Bluffs, Iowa and Ray Nikkel (Laura) of Cohasset, Minnesota; her grandchildren, Joel Renaud, Suzanne Turek, Bradley Nikkel, Jenna Fisher, David Nikkel, Jason Nikkel and Bryan Nikkel; and her sisters, Karma Baarda Burman and Karen Baarda Langstraat. She is also survived by 19 great-grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be designated to the Food Bank of Iowa.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Smith Funeral Home



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