Opal Elaine Sickman, 89, of Festus died July 31, 2022, at Mercy Hospital Jefferson in Crystal City. Ms. Sickman was a farmer and homemaker. She was a member of St. Anne Catholic Church in French Village. Born Aug. 1, 1932, in Festus, she was the daughter of the late Genevieve (Sewald) and Charles Sickman.
She is survived by many nephews, great-nephews and nieces, and great-great-nephews and nieces. She was preceded in death by four siblings: Bernetta (Harry) Bieser, Ervin Sickman, Alta (Arnold) Aubuchon and an infant sister.
A graveside service is scheduled for 10 a.m. Friday, Aug. 5, in the St. Anne Catholic Church Cemetery in French Village, officiated by Father John H. Schneider. Memorials may be made to St. Anne Catholic Church or to the Snow Foundation. Arrangements are under the direction of Vinyard Funeral Home in Festus.