OlgaMae Daniels-Hicks

OlgaMae Daniels-Hicks, age 93 of Tracy, passed away peacefully Tuesday, January 19, 2021 at O’ Brien Court in Tracy.  A private family memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, January 25, 2021 with a Facebook livestream on Stephens Funeral Service Facebook page.  Interment will be in the Tracy City Cemetery.  

OlgaMae was born May 31, 1927 to Otto and Dorothea (Mikkelsen) Have in Milroy, Minnesota. She was baptized on May 23, 1930. OlgaMae graduated from Tracy High School on June 1, 1945. She was united in marriage to Richard Daniels in Milroy on October 3, 1946. Together they joined the Methodist church on December 2, 1951. OlgaMae was a longtime active member of the Tracy Methodist Church, where she taught Sunday school and helped with other activities over the years. OlgaMae and Richard farmed for many years near Tracy. Richard passed away January 29, 1986. On January 14, 1989, OlgaMae married Dr. Don Hicks in Tracy. They resided at her farm north of Tracy, where she continued managing the family farm. You could often find OlgaMae walking around the farm enjoying nature and the four seasons. OlgaMae took great pride in the neat appearance of her farm and could frequently be seen mowing her yard and gardening. She was well known for her genuine interest in people, whether it be family, friend or stranger. As her relationships grew over the years, she willingly listened to stories as well as concerns. Many called her friend, mom or grandma. OlgaMae’s greatest joy was the love of her family, especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren.

OlgaMae is survived by her children: Steven Daniels of Montevideo and Laurel (Bob) Kindler of Brainerd; step-children: Sarah (James) Hicks, Mary (John) Trawick and Naomi (Mike) Schultz; grandchildren: Hans Daniels (Kristi Risky), Eric (Erin) Daniels, Heidi (Jason) Van Marel and Kari Daniels; step-grandchildren: Trevor (Kayla) Hicks, Douglas and Erin Trawick, Laura and Karl Schultz; great grandchildren: Katelyn, William & Benjamin Van Marel and Reagan & Presley Daniels; step-great grandchildren: Rylan & Parker Hicks; sister Helen Hollingsworth of Benson; and many other relatives and friends. OlgaMae is preceded in death by her parents, husbands Richard & Don, brother Henry Have, daughter-in-law Kimby Daniels, brother-in-law Vernon Hollingsworth, step-son Thomas Hicks, infant step-granddaughter Janet Schultz, and many other beloved relatives.