Linda Kay Hicks

Linda Kay Hicks obituary, South Bend, IN

Linda Kay Hicks

Linda Hicks Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Zahoran Funeral Home - South Bend on Jul. 9, 2025.

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Linda Kay Hicks, 73, passed away at 7:48pm Monday, July 7, 2025 surrounded by her family. Linda was born on August 31, 1951 in Niles, Michigan to Fay and Millicent (Smith) Johnson. On March 23, 1991 she married Donald Ray Hicks, who preceded her in death. Surviving are two daughters Deha (Dan) Watson and Jamie (Drew) Hicks, six sons Ryan (Michelle) Johnson, Brett (Leslie) Sheline, Trenton Ward, Robert (Laura) Bradshaw, Heath Hicks and Jeremy Hicks, 25 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, a sister Lois "Dutch" Ramsay, and two brothers Ron Johnson and Don Johnson. Linda enjoyed music, the arts, gardening and nature. Cremation has taken place. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.
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