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John Hicks Obituary
67, died unexpectedly on April 30, 2016 while on vacation with family and friends in Cancun Mexico.
Dr. Hicks graduated from the University of Louisivlle School of Medicine and practiced pediatrics in Illinois and Wisconsin for over 30 years. His primary focus was on autistic children using integrated, holistic medicine. He was also a U.S. Navy veteran.
Expressions of sympathy can be forwarded to Dr. Hicks Memorial, 408 Alberto Way, Suite C, Los Gatos CA 95032.
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Lisa, Max and Eric Salinas
February 27, 2025
Lisa and son Eric Salinas; both patients of Dr Bradstreet, TBI and autistic behaviors. His care helped Eric a good deal, and Eric helped him gain data.
Linda Lucchese
August 21, 2020
I remember John and Linda from the Newcomers Club dinner parties during the early 80s. He was a kind, considerate, generous person that I have warm memories of. I was so sorry to read this obituary, he was too young and too valuable to our world because of his devotion to medicine. Rest above.
Joy
January 28, 2019
Dr Hicks saved our son at 3 weeks old in1986 I am so sad. Thank you Dr Hicks for all you did for our children.
Connie Howse
September 15, 2018
We first met Dr. Hicks when our son, Scott, who is autistic, was experiencing a severe regression and we didn't know why. He was the 22nd doctor that we saw, and the only one who could determine the underlying cause of his problem. He was an incredible support and source of knowledge for our family. We will be forever indebted to Dr. Hicks. Rest in peace, good friend.
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Linda Swieboda
September 2, 2017
God Bless you Dr. Hicks.You were a great doctor since you started taking care of my girls dating back to 1986. In my eyes you were the best. Heaven took you way too soon. RIP
Jordyn, Jenna, Jake, Joely and Jameson Liacone
Nadine Liacone
August 17, 2017
Dr. Hicks was our pediatrician from 1991-2001...we were sad to have to change practices, but happy for his new endeavor. I have many fond memories of him as he was so educated and gifted! I had complete trust in his judgement, and my kids and I adored him! I was so shocked to hear of his passing! The world has lost a very fine man! We send our condolences to his family! The James E. Liacone Family from Park Pediatrics
Mary J Dill
May 5, 2017
Dr. Hicks was a man whose time had come. He save thousands of children from the ravishes of Autism by setting up a vaccine guideline that was sane and sensible. His death was too untimely, and I grieve for those who knew him.
Paula Zoern-Loga
March 9, 2017
I am so sad to read that Dr. John Hicks has passed. He was a tremendous help to our family when our daughter was released from the Neonatal Intensive Care unit at Lutheran General hospital. In addition, he helped me with my older son for problems that others would not address. My daughter is now 28; my son will soon be 40, and I was looking Dr. Hicks up in the hopes of letting him know how well both were doing. God bless him and his family, he was a kind and good man. May he rest in peace.
Jean Conner Grawemeyer, PRP 1968
November 11, 2016
May you rest in peace, John. Prayers for your family.
Patti Alpert
May 7, 2016
Both of my daughters (now 26 and 22) were patients of Dr. Hicks when he had his pediatric practice in Niles, IL. He had a great smile and a wonderful sense of humor and was always very patient with his patients (and their moms!). We were so sad when he left his practice here and moved to Wisconsin. I have thought of him from time to time over the years and am so sorry to hear of his sudden passing. My sincere condolences to his family.
c c
May 5, 2016
I am sorry to hear of John Hick's passing. My condolences to his sons, John and Greg.
Mary tucci
May 4, 2016
I worked for Dr John Hicks for 13years at his Pediatric Practice in Niles Illinois. He then went on to pursue his medical career in Autism and Holistic healing. I read about his passing, while doing some research. I send my sympathy and prayers to his wife Betsy and family. I learned a lot from him and he was a wonderful Doctor and man. I am very sad to hear of his death and from all the posts I have read, he was greatly admired. May his family find peace and comfort in their memories of him. Mary Tucci
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