Patricia Ellen Hicks

MADISON- Patricia Ellen Hicks, age 68, passed away after a courageous and valiant battle against ovarian cancer on Saturday, Sept. 18, 2010. She was born on October 17, 1941, in Superior, the daughter of Stewart and Edith (Lonnstrom) Smith. Pat married Thomas G. Hicks on April 2, 1960 in Superior. She graduated with the Superior Central High School class of 1959. Pat worked for Wisconsin Telephone Company as an Operator, Bridgemans Ice Cream Parlor and most recently Gaylord Catering for 18 years. She was a member of the Madison Curling Club, where she established many lasting friendships over the past 33 years. Pat played piano at many local events with the Monona Senior Rhythm Band and the Madison Accordion Band. She was a talented pianist, who was self taught by just listening. Pat enjoyed going to Badger Games and was an avid Brewer fan. She enjoyed her many shopping extravaganzas, dancing at the VFW and Friday night fish frys. Pat is survived by her husband of 50 years, Tom; children, Nancy R. (friend, Steve Brattlie) Hicks of Madison, Steven T. (Molly) Hicks of Evansville, James P. (Anna) Hicks of Wausau and Jennifer L. (Adam) Czerepinski of Mass.; a grandson, Griffin Hicks; brothers and sister, Stewart (Hazel) Smith of North Carolina, Jerald (Jan) Smith of California, Carol Stillwell of Louisiana; brother-in-law, Ronald (Elsie) Hicks of Lake Nebagamon; sister-in-law, Diane Sharpe of Duluth, Minn.; and many beloved nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; granddaughter, Jessica Hicks; and two sisters, Darlene McGrath and Judith Pisor. A celebration of life will be held at OLBRICH BOTANICAL GARDENS, 3330 Atwood Ave, Madison, from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. with a time of rememberence beginning at 7:30 p.m., on Thursday, Sept. 23, 2010. Burial will take place at Highland Memory Gardens. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to HospiceCare Inc. or Oncology Research at the Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minn. Memorials: In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to HospiceCare Inc. or Oncology Research at the Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minn. Cemetery: Burial will take place at Highland Memory Gardens. Service: A celebration of life will be held at OLBRICH BOTANICAL GARDENS, 3330 Atwood Ave, Madison, from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. with a time of rememberence beginning at 7:30 p.m., on Thursday, Sept. 23, 2010.