Ruth A. Hicks 80 of LaSalle, passed away peacefully at home with her loving family by her side. Per her wishes cremation rites have been accorded. Visitation will be Saturday May 31st at the Burgess Funeral Home in LaSalle from 9:30 to 11:30. A memorial service will be at 11:30. She will be laid to rest in Henry, IL.
Ruth was born November 11, 1944 in Belleville, IL. To Raymond and Rita Mae (Cummins) Hafley.
She married Otto Hicks on September 21, 1991 in an outdoor ceremony at Pulaski Park, in LaSalle.
For many years she was a private care giver serving numerous people, while making new friends along the way,
She enjoyed her peaceful time every summer taking care of her flowers, along with her pond with gold fish in it, and watching the humming birds. She had a gifted talent of sewing, quilting, making crafts and jewelry. Most of all she cherished and loved her time with family and friends.
She is survived by; her husband Otto.
Their children; Ronald (Diane) Combes of Rockford, Cheryl (Calvin Hutson) Mateika of Spring Valley, Lee Ann (Wayne) Kirby of LaSalle, Tamara (Mark) Higgins of Dallas, TX., and Darryl (Paula) Hicks of Utica.
Three sisters; Barbara Lucas, Dolores Simpson, and Rita Donaldson.
Numerous grandchildren, and great grandchildren. Also, numerous nieces and nephews.
She is preceded in death by; her parents, and three brothers; Robert, Raymond, and Richard Hafley.
In lieu of flowers the family is asking that you make a donation to your favorite charity in her name.
On line condolences may be expressed at www.burgessfh.com
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