Jodi Ann Hickman was born on November 27, 1963 to the late Lindsay Hickman and Marilyn (DeGagne) Hickman Hanevold in Larimore, ND. She was raised on the family farm outside of Arvilla, ND. She attended Larimore Public Schools. After her education, she began working and welcomed her children: Katie, Jesse, and Michael. Jodi worked in retail and waitressed for many years.
In 2001 Jodi married Calvin McCarthy and they made their home in Forest River, ND. Calvin passed away in 2011. Jodi moved to Grafton, where she lived until her death. She spent time camping and fishing with family and friends and enjoyed the outdoors, until her health declined. Jodi loved to bake and often had chocolate chip cookies to share with her loved ones. She was cat mom and leaves behind her beloved tuxedo cat, Sam.
Jodi is survived by her children: Katie (Duane) Anderson, Grafton, ND and Michael Denault, Minto, ND; grandchildren: Serenity Larson and Allen, Keysha, and Zion Denault; her sister Lisa Tatro, Aurora, CO, and several nieces and nephews also survive. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Calvin, partner Jon Osowski, son Jesse Yerka, grandson David, siblings: Walter, Gary, and Janice.
Funeral services will be Tuesday, October 29, 2024 at 10:30 a.m. at the Forest River Community Church of Forest River, ND. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church. Interment will be at Memorial Park Cemetery of Forest River.