Sidney L. Sycks
January 11, 2024
Dec. 21, 1937 - Dec. 29, 2023 VERGAS, Minn. - Sidney L. Sycks, 86, Vergas, Minn., died Friday, Dec. 29, in his home. Visitation will be from 1-2 p.m., followed by a memorial service at 2 p.m., Friday, Jan. 19, at Calvary Evangelical Free Church in Pelican Rapids, Minn.
Arrangements by West-Kjos West~Kjos Funeral Home.
900 Summit Ave, Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
218-847-7279 www.WestKjos.com
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