Anita J. "Nita" Nickels, 91, a resident of Buehler Home, passed away on January 25th, 2026. Born January 13, 1935, in Peoria, the daughter of Clarence and Beulah (Fernandez) Powers, she married Robert Nickels December 1, 1956 in Peoria.
She was preceded in death by her two brothers, Roger and Odell; and her sister, Eileen.
Nita was shortly survived by her husband Nick, who passed away just two days later; two sons, David (Nancy) of Greenfield, IN, and Daniel of Peoria; two granddaughters, Emily (Cory) Pollen of Indianapolis, IN, and Lesley of St. Pete, FL.
Nita had been a nurse at Methodist Medical Center and was a graduate of Methodist Medical School of Nursing class of '56. She was a member of St. Thomas Catholic Church.
Visitation will take place for both Nick and Nita on Thursday, February 5, 2026, at St. Thomas Catholic Church, from 10:00 a.m. until the time of Mass at 11:00 a.m. Interment will be private. Memorial contributions can be made to St. Thomas Catholic Church or the Multiple Sclerosis Society – Illinois Chapter.
