Travis J. Heckenberg, 38, of Lomax, Il passed away Wednesday June 10, 2015 near Terre Haute, IL.

He was born May 11, 1977 in Burlington, IA, the son of Daniel J. and Caren Cox Heckenberg.
Travis was a 1996 graduate of the LaHarpe High School. He worked as a carpenter for Midwest Bridge and Crane. He was a member of Local #270, Springfield, IL. He played basketball in high school and enjoyed following all sports. He loved his work and was an avid fisherman.

He is survived by 4 children, Sally and T.J. Heckenberg of South Carolina, Julissa Willdrick of Dallas City and Bentley Mapes of LaHarpe, his mother, Caren Cox of Dallas City, one brother, Luke (Katie French) Heckenberg of LaHarpe, grandmothers, Esther Newberry of Dallas City and Rena Heckenberg of Burlington, IA, 3 nephews and several aunts, uncles and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his father and grandfathers.

A celebration of his life will be held from 5:00 until 7:00 PM Thursday, June 18, 2015 at Banks & Beals Funeral Home in Dallas City. A memorial has been established in his memory.