Aldred Heckman Obituary

In loving memory of Aldred Heckman (Urbana, Illinois), who departed this world on June 30, 2025 at the age of 83. Aldred leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Aldred Heckman to pay them a last tribute.

As we bid Aldred farewell, let us not mourn the absence of his physical form, but rather celebrate the essence of his spirit that lingers in the spaces between moments. For Aldred is not truly gone, but merely transformed, his energy intertwined with the fabric of the universe itself, forever dancing among the stars.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Aldred Heckman and Carol Heckman (King); and his sister Carol Morrison. He is survived by: his wife Nina Kolb; his sons, Christopher Heckman (Renee Burton) of Seattle, WA, David Heckman of Champaign, IL and Andrew Heckman (Heather) of Chicago, IL; his grandchildren, Kenai Burton-Heckman of Verona, WI, Violet and Juniper Heckman of Chicago, IL; and his sister Nancy Thompson of Downingtown, PA..

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Renner Wikoff Chapel

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July 12, 2025

Susan Hawthorne Plank wrote a sympathy message

“We have been thinking of you--and past memories of Bud--all month long. Glad to see the full obituary now. We hope you and the boys are doing all right. Bud was such a good person --and personally important to us. We're glad that his life was so good! Love, Susan and Bill”

July 12, 2025

Barbara Coe wrote a sympathy message

“Nina, so sad to learn of Bud's passing. I hope you are supported by your family and those of us who knew him! Sincerely, Barb Wall Coe”

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