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HICKS Donald H. Donald H. Hicks, age 59 years, of Toledo, OH, died Sunday, August 26, 2007, in St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center, Toledo, OH. Born January 25, 1948, in Toledo, OH, he was the son of Harvey and Marjorie (Marquart) Hicks. Donald was a truck driver for various Toledo trucking firms for the past 40 years. He was a member of the Teamsters, Local 20 in Toledo. Surviving are his loving wife, Diane; children, Paul Hicks, Andrew (Debra) Hicks, Richard Rayburn, Thomas Hicks, Michelle (Paul) Herbster, and Sandy (Russell) O'Dell; brothers, Timothy (Linda) Werling, Frederick Werling, Raymond Hicks, Harvey (Shannon) Hicks, III and Robert (Patricia) Hicks; sisters, Linda (Arlyss) Arieham, Janice Hicks, Vicki (Bruce) Williams, Ruth (Hippie) Freeman, Iva (Larry) Ashley, and Jean (Bruce) Clark; 13 grandchildren and 1 great-granddaughter. Donald was preceded in death by his parents; step father, Paul Werling; daughter, Cheryl Rayburn; brother, Vincent Werling and sister, Judy Hites. Visitation will be held Wednesday from 3-7 p.m. at the Michael W. Pawlak Funeral Home, 1640 Smith Rd. (at Jackman), Temperance, MI, where funeral services will follow at 7:00 p.m. Rev. Jerry Craig, officiating. The family wishes to thank the staff at St. Vincent Mercy Cardiac Care Unit for their wonderful care given to Donald during his illness. www.pawlakfuneralhome.com

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Published by The Blade on Aug. 28, 2007.

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Iva Ashley

September 15, 2007

I am going to miss Donnie and his laugh. Lady Di, be strong and believe.

Love Iva

Thomas & Jennifer Hawkins & Family

September 5, 2007

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life’s routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Clara Patterson

August 30, 2007

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Barbara Medlin (Pietrowski)

August 28, 2007

To the Families: My deepest sympathy for the loss of "Donnie", as I knew him. I grew up on Smith Road and knew Donnie and the rest of the kids during our childhood and school days at Bedford. God bless you and comfort you all.

Russell & Diane Peck

August 28, 2007

Diane & Family,

So sorry to hear about Don. Many blessings and prayers to all of you. Sorry we couldn't be there in person. May God give you all comfort and strength through this difficult time.

Keely & Erik Eckman

August 28, 2007

Take comfort in knowing that you now have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

Keely Eckman

August 28, 2007

I was so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let me know if there is anything I can do to help at this time.

Judi Allen Saunders

August 28, 2007

This is a great loss to the American Red Cross Family as well.
The peace of God be with you.

Paula Murdock

August 28, 2007

Diane,
We are so very sorry to hear about Don. If there is anything we can do please let us know.

Love, Paula & Mike Murdock

Tammy Schuster

August 28, 2007

Diane,
I am so sorry to hear the sad news. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. I hope the memories of happy times before Don's illness bring you the comfort you need right now. God bless you and your family!!

Tracey Shaw

August 28, 2007

Diane & Family,
I'm so sorry for your loss. My thoughts & prayers are with you all.

MarySue McNett

August 28, 2007

Diane,
My prayers are with you and your family. God bless.

Michelle Davis

August 27, 2007

Diane, I am so sorry for your loss.
Love Michelle

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