Phyllis Hicks
September 26, 1932 – July 18, 2025
Phyllis J. Hicks (nee Caliban), 92, wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother died peacefully surrounded by loved ones.
Beloved wife of the late Arthur Hicks and loving mother of Barbara Prendergast and Glen (Kathy) Hicks. Cherished grandmother of Khrissy (Frank) Miceli, Colleen (Craig) Pesek, Kevin (Camille) Hicks, Devin Prendergast and Tim Archibald. Proud great-grandmother to Mia, Maddy, Frankie, Vinnie, the late Nicholas, Sonny, Craigy, Gwen, and Vander. Aunt and great-aunt to many nieces and nephews.
Born to Lyman and Mildred Caliban, Phyllis was raised in Chicago’s East Side neighborhood. After marrying Art, the love of her life, they resided in South Chicago, raising her family and working for many years at South Chicago Community Hospital.
Starting in the early 1960’s, the family would vacation on Nelson Lake in Eagle River, Wisconsin. At the time, it was just a wonderful vacation destination. In 1977, Phyllis and Art purchased a piece of property on the lake to use as a seasonal home.
In 1996, her piece of heaven on Nelson Lake became reality when Phyllis and Art became permanent residents. Phyllis and Art were members of Our Savior Lutheran Eagle River, and many wonderful years were spent on the lake with both family and friends.
Phyllis touched the lives of her family, friends, and those that cared for her in the past few years. She always offered to share her meal or ice cream when eating with others. She was loved and will be missed by all that knew her.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Christmas Without Cancer https://christmaswithoutcancer.org. PAID OBITUARY
