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Marilyn Hickey Obituary

Marilyn Hickey, nee Murphy; Age 66; Beloved wife of James K. Hickey for 44 years; Loving mother of Matthew (Mary Kate) Hickey of St. Mary of the Woods Parish, Erin (Ryan) Moody of Christ the King Parish, and Megan (John) Cummings of Christ the King Parish; Devoted daughter of the late William and Eleanor Murphy; Cherished grandmother of 10; Kay (10), Danny (8), Marty (5), and Joseph (3) Moody; Margaret (9), Maeve (7), Jimmy (4), and Muireann (2) Hickey; Nora (7) and Rose (5) Cummings; Caring sister of Maureen (late Edward) Leake, Madalyn (late James) Gallo, and Michelle (Thomas) Downes: Fond sister-in-law of Noreen (James) Wendell, Mary Frances (Dennis) Ludden, and the late Margaret (Thomas) Dahill; Special aunt to many nephews and nieces; Fun cousin to many Murphys, Costellos, Fennells, and Hickeys; Loyal to her friends from St. Norbert College ('72) and Mother McAuley ('68); Member of Old St. Mary's Parish, and past member of St. Denis Parish; Visitation Tuesday 3:00 to 9:00 p.m. at Curley Funeral Home, 6116 W. 111th Street, Chicago Ridge; Funeral Wednesday. Family and friends will meet at Christ the King Church, 9235 S. Hamilton Ave., Chicago for visitation at 9:30 a.m. until time of Mass of Christian burial at 10:30 a.m. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery; In lieu of flowers, Mass remembrances to local churches would be appreciated; For Funeral info 708-422-2700, or www.curleyfuneralhome.com

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Published by Chicago Tribune on Feb. 20, 2017.

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RITA STETTIN

February 15, 2019

Jim...Thinking of you today. Can't believe it has been a year already. Always enjoyed talking to you when you were in the dealership. Love to you and your Family...

Marilyn Kasper

March 10, 2017

Deepest sympathy to you, Jim, and your family. I worked with Marilyn
many years ago at St. Rene School. Although we have not kept in touch, I will always remember her warm and charming personality along with her beautiful smile.

John Matula

March 1, 2017

Jim, please accept my condolences on the loss of your wife. Requiescat in Pace.

Frank Fagiano

February 27, 2017

Jim,
I just read about the loss of your wife. I'm so sorry for you and your family. May she rest in peace.

Robert Klich

February 24, 2017

Jim,

I was so very sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time.

February 23, 2017

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

February 22, 2017

Dear Jim,

Our deepest sympathy to you and your family. God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Ben & Alice Weiner

February 22, 2017

Dear Jim and family, my deepest sympathies for your loss.... prayers
Lucy Moy (CPD retired)

Bill Whelehan

February 22, 2017

Jim,

Marilyn and your family are in our prayers.

Bill and Lynn Whelehan

Ed Kaleta (CPD retired)

February 22, 2017

Dear Jim and family,

Please accept my deepest sympathies on the loss of Marilyn.

May the coming days bring you healing and comfort.

John Chojnacki

February 22, 2017

My condolemces and prayers are with the Hickey Family during this most difficult of times
John Chojnacki CPD Retired

~ ~ Fr. Dan Brandt, CPD Chaplain

February 22, 2017

Heartfelt and prayerful condolences from the Chicago Police Chaplains. At the request of Tom and Karen Costello, Marilyn will be remembered at the Police Mass on Sunday, 26 FEB, 11:00 a.m. at Mercy Home - 1140 W. Jackson Blvd. In the meantime, may family and friends know the healing touch of our all-loving, all-merciful God! [www.ChicagoPCM.org or 312/738-7588]

Phillip and Darcy Hickey

February 22, 2017

Thoughts and prayers for the family. Phil and I can not attend the services but know we are thinking of you all. May the Lord keep you close a d help guide you through this sad time. Love you.

Bob/Judy Keim

February 21, 2017

Our deepest sympathy to you and your family .

Rita Stettin

February 21, 2017

I am so sorry and very sad to hear about Marilyn. We grew up together in St. Walter's Parish and new her Family well. I know you will miss her for a very long time to come. Marilyn was a sweet lady and for the times I got to see her, she was fun to be around. I can imagine all the broken hearts, but she will continue to live within you. Our deepest sympathy to All. Paul and Rita Stettin (Carney)

February 21, 2017

Our deepest sympathy to all of your wonderful family. We only hope the love of so many can soften the pain of your loss. Marilyn will be missed by all and loved forever.

Mike and Pat Murphy and Family
Terre Haute, IN

Tony & Rose Olivieri

February 21, 2017

What a beautiful woman, inside and out, please accept our deepest sympathy to the entire Hickey family.

Jack and Janette Molloy

February 20, 2017

Jim, Megan and the entire Hickey family. We are so sorry for your loss. Please know that Marilyn and all of you are in our prayers.

Doris York

February 20, 2017

Marilyn was one of the sweetest people I have ever had the privilege of meeting. She was a great neighbor with a caring heart, and will be dearly missed among the Prairie Place homeowners. The York family wishes to convey our sincere and deepest condolences to the Hickey family. It is our prayer that God will give you comfort at this your time of bereavement.

Doris and LaTrese York

John & Mary Meany

February 20, 2017

Megan and Erin---

Please accept our condolences on your loss.

Mary and John Meany
Bonita Springs FL

February 20, 2017

Matt & Mary Kate,
I am so sad to hear of passing of your mother. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Our sincere condolences.

Dennis & Kathy Hohol, Palatine

John Stout

February 20, 2017

Dear Jim,
Saddened to learn of Marilyn's passing. I will remember her in my prayers.
My sincere condolences.

Philip & Marilyn Hickey

February 20, 2017

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

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February 20, 2017

Our hearts are heavy and saddened. Marilyn's fun spirit and laugh will brighten heaven forever. Remember she loved all of you very much.
Love,
The Nugent Family

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Feb

21

Visitation

3:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Curley Funeral Home - Chicago Ridge

6116 West 111th Street, Chicago Ridge, IL 60415

Feb

22

Visitation

9:30 a.m.

Christ the King Church

9235 S. Hamilton Ave., Chicago, IL

Feb

22

Mass of Christian Burial

10:30 a.m.

Christ the King Church

9235 S. Hamilton Ave., Chicago, IL

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