Arnold Sikler

Age 85 of Wilmington, formerly of South Chicago, died peacefully on Tuesday, February 28, 2023 at his home. 

Born July 16, 1937 in Chicago, Arnold was a son of David and Anna Elliot Sikler. He was raised and educated in Chicago, and on August 11, 1962 he married Donna Jean Johnson at St. Gabriel Catholic Church. Arnold served the City of Chicago as a police officer for thirty years until he retired. He was an avid golfer, and he also enjoyed playing sixteen inch softball and going fishing. 

Survivors include four children: Michael Sikler and Madonna (Jeffrey) Czemske, both of Wilmington, Michele (Bill) Madia of Griffith, Indiana, and Arnold (Sara) Sikler of Mokena; and four grandchildren: Bryan (Ali) Czemske, Kelsey (Nathan) Florey, Shelby Sikler and Shane Sikler; three great grandchildren: Reid Czemske, Russell Czemske and Teagan Florey; one brother Rudy Sikler of Surprise, Arizona.

Arnold was preceded in death by his parents and his wife, Donna Sikler. 

Per Arnold’s wishes, cremation rites are being accorded, and a private family memorial service will be held at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery in Elwood, where he will be laid to rest with his wife. 

Family and friends are encouraged to sign the online guest book and share Arnold’s memorial page via social media. 

Cremation services and memorial arrangements have been made under the direction and care of Baskerville Funeral Home in Wilmington (815) 476-2181.