Richard E. Heckman

Richard E. Heckman, 67, of Rockford, passed away Sunday, April 5, 2015. Born on November 9, 1947, in Dixon, IL; son of Paul S. and Mary LaVonne (Long) Heckman. Richard was married to Leta Stewart (nee Lawson) in 1967, for 23 years. Richard loved music, movies, and literature, especially Sherlock Holmes novels. He is survived by his two children, Becky (John) Fuller, and Erik Heckman; brothers, Larry Heckman and Mike (Patty) Heckman; grandsons, Jack and Henry Fuller; and several cousins, nephews, and one niece. A memorial visitation will be 5:00 – 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, April 8, 2015, at Fitzgerald Funeral Home and Crematory, 1860 S. Mulford Rd., Rockford, IL, 61108. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to The Literacy Council, 982 N. Main St., Rockford, IL, 61103. Funeral arrangements are being cared for by Fitzgerald Funeral Home and Crematory, Mulford Chapel. To share memories or condolences online, please visit www.fitzgeraldfh.com