Lyle Hicks Obituary

Lyle G. hicks Lyle G. Hicks, age 94, of St. Charles, passed away Saturday, November 2, 2013 at Illinois Veteran 's Home in LaSalle surrounded by family. He was born April 20, 1919 in Aurora, Illinois, son of Frank and Bessie (Hunt) Hicks. Lyle was a 1937 graduate of Batavia High School. He served our country in the US Army during World War II. Lyle shared 67 years of marriage with his loving wife, Marilyn (Roehlk). Lyle owned and operated Hicks Floor Covering in Geneva for over 65 years. He worked with his sons John and James. When they could, Lyle and Marilyn loved to go dancing. Lyle was a member of the Geneva American Legion, Batavia VFW, Moose Lodge, Masons and Shriners. He will be greatly missed by all those whose lives he touched. Lyle is survived by his loving wife, Marilyn; sons, John of St. Charles, James (Vicki) of Aurora, Joel (Sharon) of Joliet, and Lyle of Mt. Vernon; grandchildren, Byron (Tami) of Montgomery, Kyle of Wisconsin, James (Heather) of Missouri, Ian of Chicago and Kate (Jon) Casserilla of Downers Grove; great grandchildren, Kendall and Jordan Hicks; sisters, Shirley Hopp and Doris Perna; and many nieces, nephews, and friends. Lyle was preceded in death by his parents and his siblings, Vera, Hazel, Alan, Stanley and Francis. Funeral services will be held Saturday November 9, 2013 at 11:00 am at Malone Funeral Home, Pastor Steven Srock, officiating. Burial will be private. Visitation for Lyle will be held Friday, November 8, 2013 from 4:00-7:00 pm at Malone Funeral Home 324 East State Street (Rte 38), Geneva. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Illinois Veteran 's Home, 1015 O 'Connor Avenue, LaSalle, Illinois 61301 would be appreciated. For information, call 630-232-8233 or visit www.malonefh.com