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Doris Ruth Hicks

June 27, 1938 - May 20, 2022

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Obituary For Doris Ruth Hicks

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MADISON – Doris Ruth Hicks, age 83, went to be with her heavenly father on May 20, 2022.

Doris was born to Rev. Carl & Helen Zeyher on June 27, 1938 in Hutchinson, MN. She spent her young years living in MN and WI. She graduated from Watertown High School in 1956 and moved to Madison to work at Prudential Insurance until she started a family. Later she worked at the drug store in East Towne Mall and also MATC. Doris was a very active member of Lakeview Lutheran Church, involved in Dorcas Circle, Alter Guild and sang in the choir for over 50 years. She enjoyed some traveling, especially to Germany to visit relatives.

She is survived by sons, Jay (Sheri) Hicks, Lodi, WI and Jeff (Rita) Hicks, Sun Prairie; and 4 grandchildren, Brandon (Amy) Hicks, Bloomington, MN; Cassidy Hicks, Sun Prairie, WI; Kelsey (Evan) Flood, Sun Prairie, WI; and Jessica (Christian Frusolone) Hicks, McFarland, WI; and a great grandson, Nolan Flood.

She is further survived by a brother, Ken (Doris) Zeyher, sister Harriett (Larry Nitsch) Norton and her rock of a partner, David Peterson who stood by her for many years.

A Memorial Gathering will be held from 11am to 1pm on Saturday, June 4, 2022, at RYAN FUNERAL HOME, 2418 N Sherman Ave, Madison. There will be a private burial service for the family at a later date.

Memorials can be given to Lakeview Lutheran Church, 4001 Mandrake Road, Madison, WI 53704. To view and sign this guestbook, please visit: www.ryanfuneralservice.com.

"There's a light at the end of the tunnel, there's love that's awaiting me there, all cares and troubles I will leave behind as I climb the golden stair. There's a light at the end of the tunnel, there to meet my Lord face to face, and I'll be in the Home that I longed for, saved by His heavenly grace." -Helen Parker

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2418 N Sherman Ave

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4 Jun

Memorial Gathering

11:00 AM - 01:00 PM

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  • June 14, 2022

    I remember your Mom well, also bring a member of Lakeview for much of my life. I went to school with Jay. My maiden name is Mohrmann. Your Mom was always beautiful, always kind, always gracious. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.

  • June 14, 2022

    Jay and family - My condolences to you all.

  • June 14, 2022

    It seems so strange to not have Doris working in her beautiful flower garden. She was such a classy lady, she is missed here! I am sorry for your loss, but she is in a better place where there is no pain and watching over you all. She loved her family so much, she was very proud.

  • June 14, 2022

    Jay & Sheri, Jeff & Rita and family, my deepest sympathy. I have always admired Aunt Doris. Always had a smile. She was truly a beautiful, gentle, kind woman & I'm so happy to spent many times with her. I, too Sheri am an orphan. Mom passed away in March. When I see a butterfly, I think of her. Love to you all.

  • June 14, 2022

    May Gods blessing surround you each day go in peace, go in joy, go in love.
    In everlasting love from Karin, Gerhard, Desiree and Andreas

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