Marilyn L Hicken

February 12, 1931 - November 2, 2013

Marilyn L. Hicken, 82, of the Applewood Estates, Freehold NJ, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 2, 2013. Marilyn was born in Newark to her late beloved parents, Ludwig and Clara Schoeber. She received her registered nursing degree in 1952 from the Newark Presbyterian Hospital School of Nursing. Marilyn continued her education, receiving her Bachelor of Arts degree in nursing from the Jersey City State College in 1970. She had a passion for helping people and enjoyed her 42 year nursing career, 24 of those years as the registered nurse in the Randolph Township School District. Marilyn retired from nursing in 1994 and returned to school, receiving her Master’s Degree in Theological Studies from Drew University, Madison, NJ. In her free time, Marilyn took joy in her Bible studies, bird watching and needlework. She especially enjoyed time with her family who will miss her very much. Marilyn is predeceased by her beloved husband, Leonard Hicken Jr. and her dear brother, Robert Schoeber. She is survived by her loving son, Gary Hicken and his wife Jeannie and her cherished daughter, Lynda Hicken; Also survived by her two adored grandsons, Marcus and Devon Hicken. Visitation will be held on Thursday, November 7, 2013 at the Bongarzone Funeral Home, 2400 Shafto Road, Tinton Falls, from 3pm to 7pm with a funeral service to begin at 6pm Thursday evening. At the request of the family, the interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations in Marilyn’s memory to the Hope Presbyterian Church Building Fund, 1189 Hope Road, Tinton Falls, NJ 07724, would be appreciated by her family.