Richard L. Nichols Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Richard L. Nichols of Cambridge, Illinois, born in Galesburg, Illinois, who passed away on March 9, 2023 at the age of 74. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Richard L. Nichols to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Lawrence Nichols and Mildred Nichols (Smith); his son Jeffrey; and his sisters, Delores Welch and Mary Meeker.
He is survived by: his wife Ruthann Whelchel of Cambridge; his children, Kevin Nichols of Woodhull, IL, Jennifer Keever (Shane) of Alpha, IL and Kelly Nichols of Plano, TX; his sisters, Donna Palmer (Larry) of Galesburg, IL and Sharon Grabill of Galesburg, IL; his grandchildren, Alexandre Barth, Derrick Barth, Jarica Barth, Joseph Keever, Elliana Keever, Samuel Keever, Saraya Nichols, Kyra Nichols and Damien Nichols; his great grandchildren, William Newland, Fynn Barth, Cian Barth and Shelby Barth; and his pet Remi.
Memorials may be directed St. Jude Research Hospital, C/O Memorials Processing 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105-9959, and South Side Mission of Peoria, 603 E. War Memorial Drive, Peoria, IL, 61614.
