Springfield, Illinois
Don Hickman
SPRINGFIELD - Don Hickman, 74, of Springfield, passed away at 3:49 p.m. on Saturday, November 19, 2011 at St. John's Hospital.
Don was born September 1, 1937 in Trenton, TN, the son of Reese and Janie Maude Hickman. He married Betty Baltz on January 5, 1962 in...
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Don was a friend, a colleague, a mentor, and among the finest journalists I've ever known. Much of what I've achieved in my career, I owe to Don. God bless Betty, Barry and the entire Hickman family.
Fred Hickman
November 25, 2011 | New Orleans, LA
I grew up watching Don on tv. My thoughts and prayers are with you all, the loss of a family member is never easy. He will live on in your heart and soul. God bless!
Kathy DeCroix
November 24, 2011 | Orlando, FL
Alexa
November 23, 2011 | Springfield, IL
Don Hickman rescued my bicycle when I was little and someone had taken off on it...
Godspeed!
Stephanie Beneky
November 23, 2011 | Springfield, IL
Betty
I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers go out to you and your family
Shirley Theilen
November 23, 2011 | Pleasant Plains, IL
My deepest sympathies go out to you for your loss. I knew Don when I worked nightside at Channel 20 as a videographer and later I worked camera when he appeared on Access 4 at UIS. When I'd come in to work at Channel 20 I'd always peek my head in Don's office and say hi, he'd smile back at me and wink. I pray God bless & heal your hearts and that you might find comfort in knowing he meant so much to so many.
Monica Wilson
November 22, 2011 | Springfield, IL
Betty
You, the boys and your entire family are in our prayers.
Brian & Kellie Cozadd
November 22, 2011 | Wichita, KS
Don was a class act. A wonderful boss to my daughter when she was only in high school. Thanks for the memories you have given all of us.
Sharon Gowin
November 22, 2011 | Edinburg, IL
My condolences to the Hickman family. I grew up watching Don, and it was a thrill to eventually get to work for him. He had a great, dry sense of humor, and was a valued mentor to those of us just starting out. He leaves us all with great memories.
Chuck Beveridge
November 22, 2011 | Chicago, IL