Stephen Hickey

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Stephen Michael Hickey, 54, of Belleville, IL, born May 12, 1968, in Belleville, IL, died Sunday, December 4, 2022, at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital, O’Fallon, IL.

Stephen was a kind and loving husband, son, father, and brother who will be greatly missed by those who knew him. His caring nature and willingness to lend a helping hand will be treasured always.

Stephen was a 1986 graduate of Belleville West High School. He enjoyed being a housing inspector for the City of Belleville for 26 years. He loved bicycling, especially the Tour de Belleville. He loved tinkering with his vehicles, enjoyed yardwork, barbequing, and loved to take hikes with his family. Stephen had patience and love for everyone. He especially adored his children and wife of 30 years.

He was preceded in death by his father, David Hickey; his maternal grandparents, Raymond and Dorothy Phillips; his paternal grandparents, Dennis III and Dorothy Hickey; two aunts, Doris Hickey and Sydney Tally Hickey; and an uncle, Charles (Lilly) Kreitner.

Stephen is survived by his loving wife, Linda, nee Fitzgerald, Hickey;
three daughters, Miranda N. Hickey, Madelyn P. Hickey and Malaina R. Hickey;
his mother, Judith, nee Phillips, Bemowski;
two brothers, Thomas M. Hickey and Joseph C. Hickey;
aunts and uncles; Douglas and Kathy Phillips, Larry and Cindy Phillips, Dennis J. Hickey IV, and Kathleen Kehrer;
a nephew, Charles Hickey;
a special cousin, Carol Gene Kreitner;
and many dear cousins.

Memorials may be made to the Family in support of Stephen’s Daughters, to The American Melanoma Foundation online at www.melanomafoundation.org, to American Cancer Society, or to St. Augustine’s of Canterbury Catholic Church. Condolences may be expressed online at www.rennerfh.com.

Visitation: Friends may visit from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday, December 8, 2022, and from 9 to 9:45 a.m. Friday, December 9, 2022, at George Renner & Sons Funeral Home, Belleville, IL.

Funeral: A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, December 9, 2022, at St. Augustine’s of Canterbury Catholic Church, Belleville, IL, with Msgr. William McGhee officiating.

Burial will be at Walnut Hill Cemetery, Belleville, IL.

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21 Comments on Stephen Hickey

Andrew DeWitt said : Guest Report Jan 08, 2023 at 4:01 PM

Steve, my high-school buddy ,you will be greatly missed. We may not have seen each other as often as we would have liked after high-school, with families and jobs consuming a majority of the time. Best friends in high-school. Linda my prayers are for you and your family. You too Thomas and Joseph

  • Evansville
  • Illinois (IL)
Robin Hannon said : Guest Report Dec 28, 2022 at 2:42 PM

I am so sorry to hear you lost Steve. You and your girls are in my thoughts and prayers. 💕

  • Swansea
  • IL
David W Brubaker said : Guest Report Dec 08, 2022 at 1:03 PM

My condolences to Steve's family, you are all in my thoughts during this difficult time. Steve was a kind soul and will be missed. I will always have the memories of hanging out with him, Linda, Tom, Joseph and so many other friends back in the day before I moved out to Colorado.

  • Conifer
  • CO
Christine and Eddie Page said : Guest Report Dec 08, 2022 at 9:49 AM

Our very deepest sympathy to Stephen's loved ones as you grieve such an enormous loss. May God comfort you in ways beyond time and trial. "That eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither hath it entered into the heart of man, what things God hath prepared for them that love Him."

  • Woolwich
  • ME
Sue Gruenert said : Guest Report Dec 08, 2022 at 4:22 AM

Linda, I am so sorry to hear of Steve’s passing. I have such good memories of going out for a 401 at Cutters with you 2 kids. Know you and your girls are in my thoughts and prayers. ❤️

  • Bellingham
  • Washington
Angela R Pryor said : Guest Report Dec 07, 2022 at 9:41 AM

I am so sorry for your loss I didn't know him but through Joseph, my prayers are with you all. God bless your hearts 💕

  • Farmington
  • Mo
Karoline Stock said : Guest Report Dec 07, 2022 at 9:02 AM

My sincere sympathy to Linda and the whole family. I will keep you all in my prayers during this very difficult time ❤️

  • Belleville
  • Illinois
Nancy Schulte said : Guest Report Dec 06, 2022 at 8:04 PM

Linda and family, I am so very sorry to hear of Steve‘s passing. Worked with him in the housing department for several years. Steve was truly a great guy. My sincere sympathy.

  • Belleville
  • Illinois
Maria McManus (Ledee) said : Guest Report Dec 06, 2022 at 6:27 PM

May he rest in peace. And may God guide you through this difficult time. I will keep you and the family in my prayers.

  • Belleville
  • Il
Linda shipton said : Guest Report Dec 06, 2022 at 4:51 PM

To Steve's family, my deepest sympathy. I worked with Steve for past 18 years, I have the utmost respect for him, he's a great guy, sweet,honest,funny and loved his family most! He will be missed.

  • Belleville
  • Illinois
Scott Tyler Director of Housing Belleville, IL said : Guest Report Dec 06, 2022 at 4:33 PM

Our deepest condolences to Linda and the girls on Steve's passing. He was not only a great co-worker, but a great person in general. He will be deeply missed. He was part of a family here and it will never be the same without him. We are truly saddened and sorry for your loss.

  • Belleville
  • IL
Rosemarie E Barron said : Guest Report Dec 06, 2022 at 1:04 PM

I did not have the pleasure of knowing Mr. Hickey, but his reflection of kindness and caring shines through in his daughter, Miranda. Please accept condolences from my familia...

  • St. Louis
  • MO
John & Carla Barron said : Guest Report Dec 06, 2022 at 12:33 PM

We did not have the pleasure of knowing Steve, but we are blessed to know dear Miranda. He must have been a truly amazing father to have been a part of raising such a kind, sweet person. No doubt his girls are his greatest contribution to this world. We send his family our deepest condolences, and pray for Steve’s eternal rest and peace.

  • Miami Springs
  • FL
Kiearra Jones said : Guest Report Dec 06, 2022 at 11:44 AM

I am deeply sorry for your loss. Praying for comfort to you and your family.

  • Shiloh
  • Illinois
Kiearra Jones said : Guest Report Dec 06, 2022 at 11:44 AM

I am deeply sorry for your loss. Praying for comfort to you and your family.

  • Shiloh
  • Illinois
Loreen Crockett said : Guest Report Dec 06, 2022 at 9:48 AM

So Sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this very difficult time.

  • Millstadt
  • IL
Robin Rogers said : Guest Report Dec 06, 2022 at 8:26 AM

I am so sorry for your loss. I never had the privilege of meeting Stephen, but I can see his kindness and loving heart through his daughter Miranda. His legacy will live on in his daughters.

  • Saint Louis
  • Missouri
Kwana Moody (Miranda’s co-worker) said : Guest Report Dec 06, 2022 at 7:26 AM

I pray God gives you peace in this time of great loss🙏🏾 ‭‭Psalms‬ ‭147:3‬ “He heals the brokenhearted and bandages their wounds.”

  • Lake Saint Louis
  • MO
Connie Jesn Goyda said : Guest Report Dec 06, 2022 at 1:05 AM

Judy, Joe, Linda & family, you have my deepest sympathy on the loss of Stephen. He was such a kind and caring person. RIP Stephen.

  • Belleville
  • IL
Valorie Bauer said : Guest Report Dec 05, 2022 at 11:54 PM

My deepest condolences on the passing of Stephen. He was a gentleman and was always so helpful to his cousin Carol. I had the pleasure of many fond gatherings of the Hickey cousins.

  • Carlsbad
  • CA
Sherry Briley said : Guest Report Dec 05, 2022 at 7:29 PM

My deepest condolences to Steve's family. Steve was one of the kindest people I have ever met. Most of my early twenties was spent with Steve, Linda, and Tom. So many happy memories. I am truly sorry for your loss.

  • Freeburg
  • IL

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