Zona G. Crackel Obituary (2020)

Zona Gayle Crackel, age 79 of Decatur, died at 8:45 pm Thursday, June 18, 2020 in Prairie Creek Village Decatur. A graveside service to celebrate Zona’s life will be held at 10:00 am Wednesday, June 24, 2020 at Boiling Springs Cemetery with Pastor Bryan Canaday, officiating. Tanzyus-Logan Funeral Service and Care is in charge of the arrangements. Zona was born in Decatur, September of 1940, to Joseph Elmer and Florence Nichols. She was a graduate of Stephen Decatur High School and received an associate’s degree from Richland Community College. Zona worked in the offices for the State of Illinois. She was a Master Gardener, a 4 H leader and sang in the Decatur Choral. Zona loved cats and enjoyed all types of crafts. Surviving are her children, Wilford “Billy” (Angi) Crackel of Indiana, Courtney (David) Dick of Decatur, John (Christina) Franklin of Minnesota, grandchildren, Ford Crackel, Brexton Dick, Kylar Dick, McKinnley Dick and Nora Franklin. She was preceded in death by her parents.