Kay F. Hickey age 69 of Malta, IL, died on Monday September 26, 2011 in her residence surrounded by her loving family. She was born on March 17, 1942 in DeKalb, IL; she was the daughter of Michael and Frances (Fenner) Ridulph Jr.

A proud native of Sycamore, she married her high school sweet heart, Larry E. Hickey Sr, on September 1, 1962.

As newlyweds with little money and big dreams they ventured into business, opening a service station and started a family in Malta. They would later become the owners and founders of Hickeys Corner stores of DeKalb and Malta. A true inspiration, she could be seen most days at the stores despite the passing of her husband in 2008 and throughout her courageous seven year battle with cancer.

Kay is survived by her three sons: Larry (Jodie) Hickey Jr. of Sycamore, Lynn Hickey of Malta, Lee (Shannon) Hickey of Davis Junction, 8 grandchildren, brother: Chuck (Diane) Ridulph, sister: Pat (Bill) Quinn and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband: Larry Hickey Sr., and a sister: Maria Ridulph.

Funeral service will be held on Friday September 30, 2011 at 10:30 am in The Evangelical Lutheran Church of St. John 26555 Brickville Rd. in Sycamore with Reverend Robert Weinhold officiating. Burial will follow services in Elmwood Cemetery in Sycamore. Visitation will be held on Thursday September 29, 2011 at 4:00pm till 9:00pm in the Evangelical Lutheran Church of St. John in Sycamore. In lieu of flowers memorials can be directed to the Ronan-Moore-Finch Funeral Home. To send an online condolence visit: www.ronanmoorefinch.com. Arrangements were entrusted to: Ronan-Moore-Finch Funeral Home 310 Oak St. DeKalb, IL 60115 (815)758-3841.

Service:
Friday September 30, 2011

10:30 am

The Evangelical Lutheran Church of St. John
Visitation:
Thursday September 29, 2011

4:00pm till 9:00pm

Evangelical Lutheran Church of St. John