Mary Hicks Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Mary Hicks of Rockford, Illinois, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on May 19, 2026 at the age of 99. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Robert Rea and Marie Rea (Mellick); her sons, Robert and Jimmy; her brothers, William, Raymond and Raphael Rea; and her sisters-in-law, Lois, Ruth and Joyce Rea.
She is survived by: her significant other William Hicks; her children, Cheryl Fuller (Terry), Patrick Hicks (Lynn Barbour), John Hicks (Michelle) and Kathleen Grimes (Peter); her daughter-in-law Mary L. Hicks; her grandchildren, Elizabeth Enderle (Zach), Amy Hicks, Nicholas Fuller (Kim), Justin Hicks, Dr. Megan Foeller (Tim), Mike Hicks, Shawn Hicks (Natallia), Katie Wiemers (Nate), Sarah Nelson (Chase), Greg Theiss (Cherish), Dr. Haley Hicks, Kayla Eisenbacher (Andy), Sydney Hicks, Alicia Grimes, Jake Grimes, Anna Grimes and Savannah Grimes; and her great grandchildren, Quinn, Eli, Sienna, Madeleine, William, Leo, Avery, Emmett, Mila, Audrey and Ellie. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
