Ariel Nikolai

December 9, 1929 - December 5, 2014

Ariel Ursula Nikolai, 85, of Lindenhurst, IL passed away on Friday, December 5, 2014. She was born in Chicago on December 9, 1929, the daughter of the late Clarence and Thelma Aumann. Ariel was a long time member of Prince of Peace Church in Lake Villa and worked at Northern Trust and United Conveyor, retiring in 1997. She was a member of the American Legion Ladies Auxiliary and enjoyed bowling, Bunco, travel, and games of chance. Ariel was an avid Cubs and Bears fan, but enjoyed her grandchildren’s sporting events the most. She is survived by her husband of 56 years Jim “the Barber” Nikolai; children David (Robin) of Burlington, WI, Jim (Amy) of Johnsburg, and Brian of Burlington, WI; grandchildren Danielle (Jim) Sisson of North Carolina, Samantha Vos of Burlington, WI, Abigail Nikolai, Rebecca Nikolai, Joseph Nikolai all of Johnsburg, and Jenelle Nikolai of Round Lake; brothers-in law Clarence (Norma) Nikolai, Richard (Marie) Nikolai, and Patrick (Helen) Nikolai; sisters-in-law Lucille Adamus, Jeanette (Harry) Richards, and Laverne Aumann; and by many nieces, nephews, and lifelong friends. She was preceded in death by her daughter Patricia Nikolai; siblings Oral Aumann, Rome Aumann, Blaine (late Joanie) Aumann, and Dale Aumann; and by a sister-in-law Lenore Heinemann. Visitation will be from 4 – 8 p.m. on Tuesday, December 9, 2014 at Ringa Funeral Home, 122 S. Milwaukee Ave. (Rte 83) Lake Villa, IL 60046. Prayers will begin at the funeral home at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday followed by a procession to Prince of Peace Church for a 10 a.m. Mass. Burial will follow at Millburn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Ariel’s memory to the charity of your choice.