Dean Hicks Obituary
The passing of Dean Hicks of Byron Center, Michigan leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on April 7, 2026. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
He was predeceased by: his daughter Deanna Kreider; his sisters, Judy Davis (B. J.) and Janice Johnson; and his siblings-in-law, Shirley Hicks and Glenn Althouse.
He is survived by: his wife Joyce Karel Hicks; his sons, Jeffery Dean Hicks, David Hicks (Brenda) and Steven Hicks (Lisa); his stepchildren, Kathy Christensen, Randall Karel (Ellen), David Karel (Katherine), Robert Karel (Shauna), Jennifer McDaniel (Michael) and Jonathon Karel (Emila); his siblings, Roger Hicks, Joe Hicks (Gail), Joyce Burgette (Walter) and Sarah Joan Newell; and his siblings-in-law, Henry Hoekstra (Bette) and Hilda Althouse. He is also survived by grandchildren and many great-grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in memory of Dean may be made to Faith Hospice.
