Joyce (Loida) Van Sickle, 76, of Hillsboro died Feb. 4, 2023. Mrs. Van Sickle was born Aug. 12, 1946, in Maplewood, the daughter of the late Alvin and Fay (Vinovich) Loida. She graduated from Maplewood-Richmond Heights High School. She was a devout Catholic and attended Good Shepherd Catholic Church in Hillsboro, where she volunteered. She enjoyed motorcycling, RV camping and traveling. She was a talented artist who loved animals, especially her late dog, a Bichon Frise called Barney. She loved spending time with family and friends.
She is survived by her husband of 52 years: Robert Van Sickle Sr., whom she married on May 23, 1970; a sister: Nancy McConkey; two sons: Robert Van Sickle and Daniel Van Sickle; and a grandson: Russell Van Sickle.
Processional will start at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 18, at Robert D. Brown Funeral Home, 103 Fourth St., in Hillsboro, before continuing to a graveside service at Good Shepherd Cemetery . There will be a luncheon immediately following at the Knights of Columbus, 9330 Old State Route 21, in Hillsboro. Arrangements are under the direction of Robert D. Brown Funeral Home.