Obituaries

Harley James Hickle

August 5th, 1947 – August 6th, 2021

Harley James Hickle, age 74 of Astoria, IL, passed away at 10:30 p.m. on Friday, August 6, 2021 at St. Johns Hospital in Springfield, IL. He was born of August 5, 1947 in Macomb, IL, the son of Gilbert L. and Ruby A. (Bowman) Hickle. On December 1, 1965, he married Kathy Ann Welker in Vermont, IL. She survives.

Also surviving are his son Stephen (and Carmen) Hickle of Astoria, three granddaughter; Brittany, Courtney, and Hailey Hickle, two sisters, Mary (and Herb) Dilts of Marietta, IL and Shelley (and Bob) Haare of Tennessee, and one brother, David (and Kim) Hickle of Bushnell, IL.

Harley was preceded in death by his son Jamie Hickle, daughter/granddaughter Liberty Hickle, brother Michael Hickle, and his parents.

He was a Shift Leader for Illinois Power, Dynegy, and later Vistra in Havana, IL for over 43 years, retiring in October of 2011.

Harley was a US Navy veteran, serving from 1965 to 1968 with a rank of BT2. His last duty assignment was aboard the USS Ozark.

He was a member of the Astoria American Legion Post #25 for over 50 years.

Harley loved his granddaughters dearly and loved riding his motorcycles.

Graveside services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, August 15, 2021 at the Astoria Cemetery. Bob Spencer will officiate. Military rites will be provided by the Astoria American Legion Post #25. There will be no visitation. Memorials may be made to the legion.

Condolences

August 9th, 2021

Words cannot say how sorry we are.. sending prayers and hugs.Bob and Rett

August 9th, 2021

So sorry for your family's loss . Thoughts and prayers are with all of you . Deb and Jim Park

August 9th, 2021

So sorry to hear of Jim’s passing. He was an excellent operator at the power plant and I had the opportunity to work with him. My condolences to his family. Bill Weime. Sierra Vista, Az.

August 9th, 2021

Kathy and families. So sorry for your loss. Nancy Carithers

August 9th, 2021

Kathy and family, so sorry for your loss. Tommy and Pam Trone

August 10th, 2021

Very sorry to here of Harleys passing our thoughts and prayers are with you. Glenna Parry and Tammy Baldry

August 10th, 2021

Kathy and family, So sorry for your loss praying for you during this difficult time. Hugs, Bob and Susie Bucher

August 10th, 2021

So sorry for your loss !!!! Sending our Thoughts and Prayers for you Kathy & All of the Family. Jim was such a Sweet & Caring Man. Hugs to you. Sue Palmer & Family.

August 10th, 2021

There are no words for the loss of Harley-Jim to me. Our condolences to his family and friends, prayers be with you all. Ora Jr and Mary Welch

August 10th, 2021

Hugs and prayers
Kelly, Jason and Brad Westlake

August 10th, 2021

I am so very sorry….my heart breaks for all of you. He will be missed. Missie Kimbro

August 10th, 2021

Kathy and Family, so sorry for your loss. Roberta Oest

August 10th, 2021

Kathy I am so sorry to hear of Jim's passing. May God comfort you and the family. Linda and Roger Schneider

August 11th, 2021

Kathy and family. Sorry for your loss.
Rosemary Perdew

August 12th, 2021

Sorry for your loss.Bill and Sharon Ackley

August 12th, 2021

Kathy, my heart goes out to you and all of Harley's (Jim to me) family. I am so very sorry for your loss. He was a long time friend and so are you. I was saddened to see this and will be keeping you all close in thought and prayer. Wanda Shannon

August 12th, 2021

Our deepest sympathy to your family. Dale and Linda Pittman

August 12th, 2021

Kathy I'm so sorry for you and your family. I loved working on his bike and will forever remember him. --- Brandie Megan @ WBHD

August 13th, 2021

So sorry for your loss
Alicia and Lily Lehman

August 13th, 2021

Kathy, Harley always spoke of you with deep love and respect. He was a good man and we had a number of opportunities to share with each other our faith in Jesus Christ. I’m sure you miss him and you have my deepest sympathy.

August 14th, 2021

Dave & Kim, Jim and I offer our sincere condolences on the passing of Dave’s brother. Our thoughts and prayers are with you both and your families!
Jim & Sandy Derry

August 14th, 2021

So very sorry for your loss. Margo Bubb

August 14th, 2021

I am so very sorry Kathy. We have all been special friends for so many years. My heart, condolences, and love are with you and your loved ones. Linda(Parry)

August 14th, 2021

I am so very sorry Kathy. We have all been special friends for so many years. My heart, condolences, and love are with you and your loved ones. Linda(Parry)Shaw

August 14th, 2021

May God’s peace be with you, Kathy, during this time of loss and sorrow. Jim was quite a guy....always ready for fun when with us. Deepest sympathy to you and all the rest of the Hickle family. Hugs! Steve & Carol Birch

August 14th, 2021

Shelley, David and Kim...our sincere and heartfelt condolences. Prayers are with you and your family. Dorothy and Janis Weaver

August 14th, 2021

Sorry for your loss. Brenda and Randy Vaughn

August 14th, 2021

Kathy I am so very sorry. Hugs

August 16th, 2021

Our deepest sympathy Kathy and family. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Lyle and Pam Burgard

August 17th, 2021

So sorry for your loss. Mike and Cathy Ulmer

August 18th, 2021

So very sorry, Kathy, for your loss. Love and prayers. Judy Rugg

August 19th, 2021

Condolences to you and your family.
Sincerely
Jeffrey L Smith