Kurt Alan Heckman, age 65, of Machesney Park, Illinois passed away on Friday, February 16, 2024. He was born December 4, 1958 in Freeport, Illinois to Patricia Hutter and Donald Heckman. He graduated from Pecatonica High School in 1977. He married the love of his life Traci Mitchell on May 23, 1994.
Kurt was an outdoorsman, he liked to garden, fish, and camp. He was proficient in hunting, specifically bowhunting and even created his own ammunition. He enjoyed watching NASCAR, old Westerns, the Seattle Seahawks, and the Atlanta Braves. Kurt was a proud member of the NRA.
Kurt is survived by his wife, Traci Heckman; children, Amanda (Michael) Heckman, Brittany (Josh) Hicke, Austin (Elizabeth) Hodyniak, and Emily Heckman; grandchildren, Makenna, Mason, Brayden, Lily, and Lucy; siblings, Mark (Jeri) Heckman, Bruce (Janet) Heckman, Scott (Nancy) Heckman, Terri (Scott) Carle, and Brian (Denise) Hutter; and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Patricia Hutter and Donald Heckman; and his children, Tyler James Heckman and Daniel Joseph Heckman.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago.
Services at a later date.
