Janaan Marie Hickey (nee Ruden) of Sussex was born into eternal life on Sunday October 11^th, 2026, at the age of 89. She is the beloved wife of Jerry Hickey for 68 years.

Loving mother of Susan Mary (Kurt) Liebl, Mark Joseph (Judy) Hickey, Elizabeth Ann (Douglas) Loretto, Jay Christopher (Betsy) Hickey and Brenda Allison (Kurt) Pfeifer. Proud grandmother of Nicole (Erol) Hendrickson, Sara Liebl, Zach (Erica) Hickey, Nathan, Matthew, Noah (Yui) Hickey, Benjaman, Michael Hickey, Melissa (Luke) Steffen, Emily Loretto, Derek Loretto, Meghan Hickey, Molly Hickey, Josh Pfeifer, Jacob Pfeifer, and Ryan Pfeifer. Great grandmother of Isabel (Zack) Hickey, Jamyson Steffen and Loretta Steffen. Janaan is also survived by siblings Darlene (the late Wayne), Noel, Donald Ruden, Carol (Dan) Wright and the late Pat Kelly and Robert Ruden. Further survived by nieces nephews other relatives and many dear friends.

Funeral services for Jan will be held on Friday October 16^th, 2026, at St. James Catholic Church in Menomonee Falls (W220 N6588 Town Line Road). The visitation will begin at 10:00 am followed by the Mass of Christian Burial at 12:00. Please arrive by 11:45 to allow time to greet the family. Burial to follow at St. James Cemetery. If desired memorials desired to Alzheimer’s research.