Richard and Mary Highcock Obituary (1928

Always together, and forever in our hearts, after 73 years of marriage Richard and Mary Highcock went to be with the Lord in Heaven only eight days apart. Mary Helen Highcock, 92, passed away Wednesday, Sept. 27, 2023, in their home surrounded by her family. Richard Harold Highcock, 94, passed away Thursday, Oct. 5, 2023, in their home surrounded by his family. Mary was born Dec. 4, 1930, in Hammond, Ind., the daughter of John and Helen (Schmal) Vogler. Richard was born Oct. 15, 1928, in Casner, Ill., the son of Edwin and Pauline (Tohill) Highcock. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy Reserves from 1947-1955. They lived happily in the home Richard built for Mary until their passing. Richard and Mary are survived by their children: Rick (Debbie) Highcock, of Beaufort, S.C.; Sue (Clark) Morris, of Mt. Zion, IL.; Linda (Kirk) Cravens, Mt. Zion, IL.; John (Judy) Highcock, of Decatur, IL.; and Julie (Patrick) Bridgman, of Rochester, Ind.; grandchildren: Jennifer Clarke, Mark (Angie) Highcock, Kristi Hart, Ben (Bobbi) Morris, Brian Cravens, Bradley (Meg) Cravens, John (Jamie Schwendinger) Highcock II, Janarra (Tyler) Beals, Amanda Bridgman and Jeffrey Bridgman; great-grandchildren: Joe, Emily, Andrew, Morgan, Julianne, Alyssa, Gracie, Raine, Jonnie, Elizabeth, Anna, Reece, Bexton and Jillian and sister Pam(Ron) Woodhall. Their beloved dog, Millie. Richard and Mary were preceded in death by their parents; Mary's sister, Bev; Richard's siblings: Betty, Lucille, Ed and Jim; and one great-granddaughter, Lillie. The family would like to thank cousin, Myrna Kirchhoeffer, as well as family friends Debbie Janes and Wendy Devore for all of the help they gave to our Mom and Dad. A very special thank you also to Keely Owens, our hospice nurse, for the wonderful care she provided in their final days. A funeral Mass will be held Saturday, October 14, 2023 at 11a.m. with a visitation an hour before at St. James Catholic Church, Decatur. Inurnment will be in Point Pleasant Cemetery, Long Creek, IL. Dawson & Wikoff Funeral Home, Mt. Zion, is assisting the family with arrangements. Memorials may be made in their memory to Catholic Charities. Messages of condolence may be sent to the family at dawson-wikoff.com.