John J. Heckler Obituary

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of John J. Heckler of Decatur, Illinois, who passed away on February 13, 2023, at the age of 101, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Daniel Ross and Maude Holley Heckler; his wife Thelma Ann Briscoe; his son Dennis Heckler; his daughter-in-law Sally Heckler; his great grandchild Gabriella Reeder; and his brothers, Francis, Richard, Ray, Kenneth and Walter.

He is survived by: his daughter Debby Reeder (Kevin) of Sullivan; his grandsons, James Reeder (Joan) of Bremerton, WA, Joe Reeder (Shannon) of Lincoln, NE, Brandon Heckler (Amy) of Tuscola and Cameron Heckler; his great grandchildren, Jordan Gray (Brenton), Aiden, Ian, Meghan Reeder, Grace, Evan Reeder, Kodi, Brandi Reinhart, Kenzi, Kayli, Alexis and Blake Heckler; and his great great grandchildren, Avalynn Heckler and Cuyler Gray.

Memorials may be made to the United Church of Atwood.