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Mary Hicks Obituary
A vigil service is 6:30 this evening in the chapel of the Silvernale-Silha Funeral Home of Glendive. Funeral Mass is 10:30 a.m. Friday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, with burial in Dawson County Cemetery.
Survivors include her nine children, Regina Miller and her companion Scott Futrell of Maple Grove, Minn., Jim (Becky) Hicks of Glendive, Lynn (Charles) Shaw of Sparks, Nev., Joan Hicks and her companion Larry Krone of Augusta, Mont., Jean (Bob) Waltari of Great Falls, Mont., Mark Hicks of Sparks, Nev., Michael Hicks of Fort Hood, Texas, currently serving in Iraq, Bradley Hicks of Spokane, Wash., and Toni Decker of Reno, Nev.; two sisters, Kathryn Zody of Glendive and Dorothy Burke of Laurel, Mont.; one brother, Michael Schan of Glendive; 18 grandchildren, Nicole Dixon, Ryan Miller, Stacy Hicks, Teresa Hicks, Kathryn Montanya, Jennifer Flores, Walter Nagel, Emily Waltari, Maxy Waltari, Alex Waltari, Eric Hicks, Taylor Hicks, Ashley Hoover, Emmy Hicks, Cristine Hicks, Michael Hicks Jr., Joshua Decker and Mary Decker; three great-grandchildren, Sierra Hicks, Quinn Ortega and Grace Miller.
Mary was born Jan. 8, 1927, in Sidney, Mont., the daughter of Joachim and Magdalena (Getz) Schan. She was raised and educated in the Sidney area and graduated from Savage High School with the class of 1945. Following her high school graduation, Mary lived in Moscow, Idaho, for a short time before returning to Montana.
Mary and George Hicks were united in marriage Dec. 19, 1947, in Glendive. She and her husband moved with their two children to Missoula, where they lived for a short time until returning to Glendive, where they have made their home since.
Mary worked at Montgomery Ward as a bookkeeper. Following her child-raising years, she went to work for the BN Credit Union in 1969, beginning as a bookkeeper and later retiring as manager in 1981.
George preceded Mary in death in 2000.
Mary loved crossword puzzles and jigsaw puzzles, and enjoyed sewing and attending her church. She was vice-president of the Jefferson School PTA, treasurer of the V.F.W. Auxiliary, and was a member of the Sacred Heart Altar Society and Women of the Moose. She also was active in the Red Devil Booster Club.
Condolences may be sent online to silvernale-silhafuneralhome.com and/or greatfallstribune.com/obituaries.
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Monica Schmook
August 18, 2006
To All The Hicks Family:
We were very saddened to hear of your loss. Though we never had the honor of officially meeting your mom, we have been very fortunate to hear the countless stories told of growing up in the Hicks' home. You are all truly blessed to have each other.
Love,
Paul, Monica and Taylor Schmook
Janice (Lane) Lambert
August 4, 2006
To the Hicks Family
Memories of your Mom(Mrs Hicks). We remember so many good times in Highland Park and coming over to your house in town after school waiting for Dad to pick us up. Janice remembers playing with Lynn at your house and waiting at the bus stop and sliding down the snow that covered the hedge around you house in Highland Park. We three girls were always welcomed in your house. Thank you to your Mom for making us feel at home. Our prayers and thoughts are with you all. May God comfort you. Leonard and Frances Lane, Janice(Lane) Lambert, Deanne (Lane) Foley, Tracy Lane
Kelly & Dana Audet
August 4, 2006
To all the Hicks, their husbands, significant others, children etc.:
So sorry to hear of your loss. We will be thinking of you today and throughout the weekend.
Love to all,
Penny & Don Zimmerman
August 3, 2006
Jim, Becky and the rest of the Hicks gang:
We are so sorry to hear about Mary. You are in our thoughts and prayers! Love, Don and Penny Zimmerman
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Jennifer LaPierre
August 3, 2006
I am thinking about all of you and express my deepest sympathy to the family. I remember so many good times in the Hick's house with Mary and George and everyone. I would be in Glendive if I could and want you all to know that I am thinking about you and am so sorry for your loss. Toni, I miss you tons and still have a smile on my face after talking with you yesterday, you are in my prayers and thoughts, especially tomorrow (Friday). I love you girlfriend. God bless you and your family at this hard time. Love to you all, Jennifer Samuelson LaPierre and Family
LORI SCHERMELE
August 3, 2006
JEAN,BOB & KIDS, WE WERE SORRY TO HERE OF YOUR LOSS, PLEASE LET US KNOW IF THERE IS ANYTHING WE CAN DO. I WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER THE TRIP TO GLENDIVE WITH THE GIRLS FOR BALL, AND THE KINDNESS YOUR MOM EXTENDED TO ALL OF US. OUR THOUGHTS & PRAYERS GO OUT TO YOUR ENTIRE FAMILY.
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