Eddie Dean "Edward" Haton

Age 75, late of Lockport, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 17, 2024. Born and raised in the Germantown neighborhood of Danville, IL, lived in Ft. Worth, Texas, Carbondale, IL., Lawrenceville, IL., Jerseyville, IL., Champaign, IL., Schaumburg, IL., Portland, OR., Chicago, IL., Wheeling, IL., Romeoville, IL., and a resident of Lockport since 2019. A proud United States Vietnam Navy Veteran, who prior to enlistment, was a member of a band, "The Keepers" with good friends, Steve "Berf" Beresford, Jim Goff, Richie Roberts, Jerry Tevebaugh and Rob Stunkard. Retired from Acciona  Windpower in 2011 where he was a Wind Turbine Operator for several years. Formerly a police officer in Champaign, IL., and Ft. Worth TX.  He was a nursing home administrator for many years working at several different nursing homes in Illinois and Ft. Worth, Texas. In his spare time, he enjoyed playing his guitar, spending time with his dogs, and liked motorcycles, and corvettes. Above all else he cherished spending time with his devoted wife, Kathleen and their dog, Kenny Wayne Shepherd.

Preceded in death by his parents, Ed and Rosa (Nee Barrick) Haton; two brothers, Robert Haton and Johnny Haton; and his half-brother, William Pease.

Survived by his loving wife of 40 years, Kathleen (Nee Stickels) Haton; two daughters, Marcie Haton Saldivar (Jeff), and Erin Haton; grandsons, Brennen and Spencer Saldivar; his siblings, Jim (Debbie) Haton, Karen (Tim) Moulton, Millie (late Roger) Varvel, and Linda (Kim) Giles; sister-in-law, Sue Haton; and many nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, memorials appreciated to Alzheimer's Association ( DONATE )

Cremation Rites have been respectfully addressed. Inurnment will take place April 20, 2024 at 10:30am with Military Honors at Mt. Hope Cemetery, Champaign, IL.