Veronica M. (Hasselschwert) Hicks

Veronica M. Hicks

   CLOVERDALE - Veronica M. Hicks, 101, of Cloverdale, passed away 9:01 a.m. Sunday, May 10, 2020 at the Meadows of Kalida.  She was the daughter of the late Eugene and Elizabeth (Herbert) Hasselschwert.  She married Amos Burnell Hicks on June 30, 1938.  He preceded her in death in November 2003.

   Veronica had four children.  She is survived by a daughter, Cathy (Paul) Warnecke of Kalida and a son, Eugene (Jane) Hicks of Ely, MN; son-in-law, Kenneth Unverferth of Kalida; 11 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren and 8 great-great-grandchildren.

   She was preceded in death by a daughter:  Carolyn Unverferth; a son:  Donald Hicks; 6 brothers, Robert, who died in infancy, Paul, Donald, Charles, Virgil and James and 3 sisters, Elverta Grussing, Virginia Herder and Ruth Fritz.

   Veronica was a member of St. Barbara Catholic Church, Cloverdale.  She and Burnell lived happily on a farm.  They enjoyed entertaining their family and friends with Veronica's home cooked meals and a game of cards.  In later years, Veronica enjoyed singing and yodeling.

      Due to the restrictions regarding public gatherings, a private funeral mass will be held for Veronica's immediate family at 12:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 13, 2020 at St. Michael's Catholic Church, Kalida with Father Mark Hoying officiating.  Burial will follow in St. Michael's Cemetery, Kalida.  There will be a private visitation from 11:00 a.m. until the time of service at the church.  The family ask that everyone in attendance please wear masks to ensure the safety of all.

      Please consider sharing your expressions of sympathy with the family through a memorial contribution to Putnam County Homecare and Hospice, 575 Ottawa Street, Suite 3 Ottawa, OH  45875, a card, or an email. Arrangements are being handled by LOVE-HEITMEYER FUNERAL HOME, Jackson Township where online condolences can be expressed through our website at www.lovefuneralhome.com.