BEMENT - Kathryn A. "Kathy" Hicks, 47, of Bement passed away Thursday (Dec. 5, 2024) at 11:39 a.m. at Carle Foundation Hospital, Urbana.The family would like to honor Kathy's life with a celebration on Friday, Dec. 13, at Albert Parker American Legion Post 620, Bement, starting at 4 p.m. Burial will be in Monticello Township Cemetery at a later date.Memorial contributions can be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.Kathy was born on June 22, 1977, in Decatur, a daughter of Richard and Debra Paddock Chestnut of Bement. She married Casey Hicks on Aug. 9, 1997, in Milmine, and he survives in Bement.Surviving children are Haley Ann Hicks of Weldon, Cassandra (Chris) Kocher of Bement and Richard Hicks of Bement; two grandchildren, Nora Kocher and Jack Hicks; and a brother, Chris (Amy) Chestnut of Monticello.Kathy was preceded in death by a brother, Richard Chestnut III; grandmother, Jean Paddock; and in-laws, Jack and Sandy Hicks.Kathy loved traveling the world and going to Illini

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