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Donald Howard Hamlow
1944 - 2025
Donald Hamlow Obituary
April 11, 1944 - November 10, 2025
Donald Howard Hamlow, 81, of Heyworth, passed away on November 10, 2025, at Sugar Creek Alzheimer's Special Care Center in Normal, Ill. Don was born April 11, 1944 in Bloomington, Ill., the son of Howard Hamlow and Caroline Kummer Hamlow.
Don is survived by his partner of the last 15 years Carrie Wright; his daughters Erin (Brian) Redd, and Erica (Justin) Turner, and their mother Jill Todd Campbell. Also surviving are five grandchildren, Hudson and Laykin Redd, and Kijin, Aizen, and Soren Turner. Don leaves behind three sisters, Karen Connelly, Nila Deatrick, and Carol Limer. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Mikel.
Don graduated from Heyworth High School in 1962 and proudly served in the U.S. Navy from 1962 until being honorably discharged in 1968. Don was a member of the Midwest Operating Engineers Local 150 and was a heavy equipment operator in the Chicago area, retiring in 2010. He was an avid pet lover and enjoyed farming and working on old tractors. Don and Carrie enjoyed going to tractor shows, traveling, and attending his grandchildren's sporting events.
Beck's Memorial Home is in charge of arrangements. Memorials may be made in Don's name to the Humane Society of Central Illinois via the link on their website.
A celebration of life will be held at a later date.
Memories and Condolences
for Donald Hamlow
9 Entries
Nichole
Yesterday
Don was a wonderful resident and truly will be missed.
Carl & Jessica Jolliff
Yesterday
Sorry girls on your dad’s passing. Our paths crossed many years ago in Heyworth..❤
Carl & Jessica Jolliff
Yesterday
Sorry girls to hear if your dads passing.
Tammy Donaldson
November 14, 2025
I´m so sorry to hear about Don´s passing. My condolences and prayers to his family.
Joan Vogel
November 14, 2025
Prayers and love to the family.
Bill Perschall
November 14, 2025
A Very Good Man I Have Never Heard A Bad Thing About Him
He Loved His Family Very Much First Meet Don At An Easter Egg Hunt We Always Had. Don Had Brought His Grandsons For Easter
He Differently Loved Those Boys !
Did I Say That Don Was Dating My Sister In Law, Well He Was And He Became A Good Family Member!
He Came With Carrie To All Of The Family Gatherings. Don Felt Like A Good Family Member Welcomed By Everyone Especially Dave Wall Who Married My Sister Jean. And When Dave And Don Got Together , They Would Talk About Everything And Especially Crops Animals And Their Family Farm History! And I Remember Going To The Grandsons Sporting Events,
And Did I Say, That Don And Carrie Loved Being At Family Functions And He Will Definitely.Will Be Missed By Everyone That Knew HIM..
Amy Haney
November 14, 2025
Don was a good neighbor and friend. Sending heart healing prayers and condolences to all of those impacted by his passing.
Jackie. Schudel
November 14, 2025
To all of the family of Donnie. We have great memories of growing up together. God bless you all. Love to all. Donna Gaines Jackie. Schudel
Dale Rogers
November 14, 2025
Don was a great friend when I lived in Heyworth.
He would always stop by my place if I was out in the yard.
we would talk about tractors any heavy equipment that he would operate.
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