Iron Mountain-Lorraine L. Hicks, 97, of Iron Mountain, Michigan, passed away Easter Sunday, April 9, 2023, at Brookridge Heights Assisted Living in Marquette, where she was a resident for the past four months. Lorraine was preceded in death by her loving husband, William Hicks, on January 29, 2017.
She was born May 8, 1925, in Iron Mountain, daughter of the late John and Palmia Bianchetti. Lorraine graduated from Iron Mountain High School.
On May 8, 1948, at St. Mary St. Joseph Catholic Church, Iron Mountain, Lorraine was united in marriage to William Hicks.
Lorraine was employed by Iron Mountain Schools and Wittock Supply Company, retiring in 1986. After retirement, she and Bill traveled, spending winters in Arizona and many summer and fall days at their camp. She was a member of St Mary St Joseph Catholic Church and a past member of the Pine Grove County Club. Lorraine and Bill were strong supporters of Iron Mountain High School.
She is survived by one son, Stephen (Shelly) Hicks of Marquette; two grandchildren, Ellie and Collin; brother John Bianchetti, several nieces, nephews, and cousins.
In addition to her husband and parents, Lorraine was preceded in death by one sister, Anita Andreini, one brother Mervin Bianchetti, three sisters-in-law, Donna Bianchetti, Joanne Hicks, and Margaret Reino; and two brothers-in-law, August Andreini and Harold Hicks.
The family would like to thank Lorraine’s many friends and relatives who spent time with her in her later years, in particular her cousins, Marlene and Judy, and niece Pam and husband, Dave. Her dear friends Gail and Dave Casey, Kay Gauthier, Deacon Don and Donna Christy, Jeanette Pozza, and Teresa Rossi.
Funeral Mass will be celebrated, Tuesday, April 18, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Mary St. Joseph Catholic Church, Iron Mountain. Rev. Fr. Janusz Romanek will officiate. Entombment will take place at Cemetery Park, Iron Mountain.
Memorials can be made to St. Jude Hospital in Memphis, TN, in her memory.
The family has chosen the Jacobs Funeral Home, Iron Mountain, to honor Lorraine’s legacy of life.
You may light a candle in remembrance of Lorraine or leave a condolence for her family online at www .JacobsFuneralHomes.com.