Susan Mary Hicks

Susan M. Hicks, 70, of Spring, TX formerly of Fort Dodge, passed away on Thursday, November 19, 2020 at Mary Greely Medical Center in Ames surrounded by her children. Graveside services will be 2:30 PM on Tuesday, November 24th at Memorial Park Cemetery. Her children will plan a celebration of life at a later date. Laufersweiler Funeral Home is serving the family. Survivors include her children Sheri Mitsven of Cypress, TX, Dan Mitsven of Spring, TX, Kim Contreras (Barry Raymond) of Gowrie, step-daughters Nancy (Duane) Johnson of Waterford, WI, Sandy (Steve) Richardson and Janey (Mark) Marvin both of Fort Dodge, grandchildren Trevor, Treyton, Kayla, Kylan, Mariah, Shanna and Robbie, step-grandchildren Steve, Doug, Ashley, Scott, Jarred and Melissa, brothers Tom (Kathy) Scott of Fort Dodge, John (Linda) Scott of Hugo, OK, sisters Karen Scott of Denver, CO, Colleen Bratland of Fort Dodge, Kathy (Gary) Blumenshine of Loveland, CO, numerous nieces and nephews and her grand dogs Dolly and Pistol. She was preceded in death by her husband Ray Hicks, parents Paul and Bernadine (Hanna) Scott, brothers Rick and Mike Scott, and grandson Cesar Ray. Susan Mary Scott was born on August 21, 1950 in Fort Dodge. She was raised and educated in Fort Dodge and graduated from St. Edmond High School in 1968. Sue was united in marriage to Robert Mitsven and to this union there were 3 children born. The couple later divorced. She later married Ray Hicks and remained married until his death in 1996. Sue worked for Central Lab, Arrow Acme, St. Edmond School, and Trinity Regional Medical Center. She enjoyed her coffee and sitting outside watching the birds and wildlife. Sue also liked crocheting, reading, giraffes, and spending time with her family. The family finds comfort knowing that her coffee cup will always be full now. Memorials may be left to the discretion of the family.