Eugene F. Hickey Sr. Obituary (1927 - 2021)

LINCOLN- Eugene F. Hickey Sr. 94 passed away Saturday, October 2, 2021 at Vonderlieth Living Center. Graveside services will be held Saturday, October 9, 2021 at 11:00am in Holy Cross Cemetery Lincoln, IL. Military Detail will be provided by American Legion Post #263. "Gene" was born February 4, 1927 in Lincoln, IL to John and Mabel (Matine) Hickey. Gene married Betty Jean Kraus on November 9, 1950. After serving his country in the United States Navy during WWII and The Korean War, he was employed by Operating Engineers Local 965 as a crane operator for over 40 years. Gene is survived by his sister JoAnn Bishop of Lincoln, IL, Children Penny Pilbean of Arizona, Gene Jr (Marsha) and Regina Maas of Elkhart, IL. Gary and Joseph of Lincoln and many grandchildren, great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife Betty and son David. Special thanks to Vonderlieth Living Center staff.