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Obituary of James Edward Hickey
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James "Jim" E. Hickey Sr., 79, of Niles, passed away on Sunday evening, April 17, 2011 at Memorial Hospital in South Bend, following an illness.
Jim was born in South Bend on March 24, 1932. He was raised by his loving parents Marvin and Katherine Hickey.
He enlisted in the U.S. Army and served his country proudly during the Korean War, and obtained many commendations and medals.
After Jim returned from the war he married Betty A. (Lindsley) Hickey on November 2, 1958 at a ceremony in Niles.
Jim worked for many years at Simplicity Pattern where he was a Journeyman. In his free time, Jim enjoyed bowling and having a beer with friends. He also was an avid Norte Dame fan and loved watching television, especially game shows and Law and Order. He was a member of the Buchanan American Legion Post 51. He mostly loved spending time with his family.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Betty in 2007, two sons Andrew Grenert and Marvin Hickey and a great-grandchild.
Jim is survived by two daughters Vickie Draper of Niles, Marie (Steve) Ingle of Niles, two sons James Hickey Jr. of Mishawaka and Robert (Roberta) Hickey of Niles, fourteen grandchildren and thirty-one great-grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren.
Memorial contributions may be made in Jim's memory to the Fallen and Wounded Soldiers Fund P.O. Box 510570 Livonia, Michigan 48151.
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Mission Hills Memorial Gardens
61453 M-51
Niles, MI, 49120
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