Michael Jon Hick

Michael Jon Hick
Peoria, Iowa. Michael Jon Hick, infant son of Brayden Hick and Lacey Van Vark went to be with Jesus on Tuesday, November 4, 2025. He was born on September 15, 2025, at the MHP Hospital in Oskaloosa. From the moment he was born he was "all boy" he was happiest being held upright so he could take in the world around him. Though he never spoke a word, he was an effective communicator through his facial expressions and baby giggles. On the rare occasion of his discontent, he was easily put in a good mood with a bath, bottle or a car ride with tunes jamming. He would light up when the "Itsy Bitsy Spider", "Twinkle Twinkle Little Star", or his mom and dad's favorite "Wheels on the Bus" were sang or played for him. He was a bright spot in his family and could make the heaviest of days seem lighter.
His loved ones left behind include his dad and mom, Brayden and Lacey; paternal grandparents, Haven and Lisa Hick "Gigi and Popi", maternal grandparents, Jon Van Vark (Lacinda Schilling) and Kacey Van Vark; great grandparents, Kevin and Mary Hick, Terri McAtee, Bryce and Verla Van Vark and Gerri and Walt Minard; great-great grandparents, Dean Hick, and Clyde and Ursula Minard; aunts and uncles, Henry and Charlize Hick, Charlie Hick, Jacey Van Vark, Brooke Van Vark, and Destiny Birkenholtz. And many more family and friends.
He was welcomed into Heaven by many family members that have gone on before him.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, November 11, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. in the Bates Funeral Chapel in Oskaloosa with Pastors Jerry Morningstar and Treye Schupbach officiating. Michael will be cremated and his urn will be buried in a private service at the Peoria Cemetery in Peoria, Iowa. The Bates Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements. Visitation will begin on Tuesday after 1:00 p.m. in the Bates Funeral Chapel and the family will be present from 4 p.m. until service time at 6:00 p.m. Memorials may be made to Pathways in Pella or the Birthing Center at MHP.