Daniel Mark Heckman Obituary

With solemn reverence, we commemorate Daniel Mark Heckman of Decatur, Illinois, whose life came to an end on March 20, 2026 at the age of 71, leaving behind cherished memories. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Daniel Mark Heckman to show support.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Ferman Richard "Dick" Heckman and Phyllis Heckman (Moran); his wife Peggy Ann Fonville; and his siblings-in-law, Richard Bruce Fonville, Edward Leon Fonville, Carl Wayne Fonville, Philip James Fonville, Horace Robbins, Sr., Jacquelyn Robbins and Jeana Fonville.

He is survived by: his children, Eric Heckman (Jennifer) of Decatur, Naomi Johnson of Florida, Maya Slaughter (Thomas, III) of Decatur and Selena Heckman (Avet Vazquez) of Florida; his grandchildren, Nadia Heckman, Ayana Wright, Makhi Wright, Mitchell Johnson, Jr. and Miles Johnson; his great grandchildren, Zyliah Johnson, Saint Wright, Sailym Wright, Adrianna Price (Brian), Ikeria Wright, Jason Kelly, JaShawn Allee, Jenyia Allee of JenAsia Allee, AJ Vazquez, Aden Vazquez, Alana Vazquez and Quest Raekwon Price; his brothers, Anthony Heckman (Adeline) of Warrensburg, IL and John Heckman (Linda) of Harristown; his siblings-in-law, Evelyn Christine Fonville of Decatur, Henri Ann Fonville of Decatur, Lanita Fonville of Milwaukee, WI and Michael Fonville of New Orleans, LA; and his son-in-law Mitchell Johnson, Sr..