Julie Hicks

Julie Ann (Webb) Hicks, 68, of LaGrange, IN (formerly of Winamac, IN) passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 2, 2025 at Parkview LaGrange Hospital. She was born on January 25, 1957 in Winamac to the late Charles R. "Chuck" and Mary Ann (Hauser) Webb. Julie graduated from Winamac Community High School in 1975. She later graduated from Indiana Business College in Fort Wayne, IN. She married Samuel Hicks on September 24, 2005 in Winamac.
Julie retired from Parkview LaGrange Hospital where she had worked as a phlebotomist. For many years, she worked at Winamac Community Middle School and held various summer jobs. Prior to that, she ran a daycare from her home. No matter where she was employed, she brought joy and happiness with her.
Julie's greatest joy was her family, especially her grandkids and great grandkids. She enjoyed attending all their various events. Nothing made her happier than spending time with them. She traveled with her granddaughter, Kairi, to many of her national softball tournaments in Destin, FL and Branson, MO.
Julie was an avid reader who could often be found with a cup of coffee and a book. She and Sam also enjoyed traveling. They took many road trips and had many adventures multiple times a year. Julie loved a good burger and bookmarked many trips by which one had the best burger. One highlight of her day was competing against her step-daughter-in-law on the daily Wordle puzzle.
Julie had many close friends that she considered family. She and Deena Lowry had many trips and adventures together. Julie will be deeply missed.
Survivors include:
Samuel Hicks, LaGrange, IN Husband
Alison (Marc) Peterson, Wolcottville, IN Daughter
Charlie (Brandi) Schlabach, Logansport, IN, Son
Jeffrey (Retha) Hicks, Angola, IN Step Son
Steven (Stephanie) Hicks, Sturgis, MI Step Son
Randall (Kayleigh) Hicks, Defiance, OH Step Son
Nicholas Pack, Goshen, IN Step Son-in-law
16 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren
Olive P. Dalka, Medaryville, IN Aunt
Many Cousins
Tom & Barb White, Winamac, IN Extended Family
She was preceded in death by:
Charles R. "Chuck" and Mary Ann (Hauser) Webb, Parents
Jennifer Ann (Hicks) Pack, Step Daughter
Visitation will be held from 10 am until 12 pm, Friday, September 5, 2025 at SonLight Community Church, 455 N. Gerald Lett Avenue, Angola, Indiana.
Funeral Services will follow at 12 pm Friday, September 5, 2025 at the church. Pastor Tony Cioffi will officiate the service.
Burial will be at Orange Township Cemetery, Rome City, Indiana at a later time.
Memorial contributions in her memory may be directed to the LaGrange County Clothes and Food Basket, 413 S. Railroad Street, LaGrange, Indiana 46761.
Obituary posted at the request of family with our deepest sympathies.