Eleanor Nickey

Eleanor L. Nickey, 91, of Decatur passed away peacefully on March 3, 2021 at Hickory Point Christian Village, Forsyth. Graveside service will be 1:00 PM, Monday, March 8, 2021 at Cerro Gordo Cemetery, with Pastor Terry Leach and Rev. Steve Devore officiating. Family and friends are welcome to attend. There will be a reception after the service at the Brethren Church in Cerro Gordo. The family requests in lieu of flowers that memorials in Eleanor’s honor may be made to The Brethren Church of Cerro Gordo, 102 E Durfee St, Cerro Gordo, IL 61818. Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Cerro Gordo, is assisting the family. Eleanor was born November 25, 1929 in Long Creek Township, the daughter of Earl and Thelma (Barnett) Albert. She married Harold Nickey on February 17, 1951 in Decatur. She spent many years dedicated to helping her husband farm and thoroughly enjoyed the farm life and treasured time spent with her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. Faith was important to Eleanor and she was a member of The Brethren Church of Cerro Gordo. She is survived by her husband of 70 years, Harold Nickey; son, Michael (Jane) Nickey of Paris, TX; daughter, Rebecca (Gary) Teak of Sparks, NV; grandchildren, Ashley Meade, Lara Nickey Austin, Daniel Teak, Travis Nickey, and Beau Bublitz; 5 great-grandchildren; brothers, Adrian Albert and Carroll Albert; sisters, Betty Turner, Beverly Seitz, and Sandy Brandenburg; and many nieces and nephews. Eleanor was preceded in death by her parents; a daughter, Janine Nickey; and siblings: Dale Albert, Corwin Albert, Bernard Albert, George Albert and Gloria Ruch. The family would like to thank Dr. Estrada, Dr. Velesco and the many professionals at Cancer Care in Decatur for their care over the years; and to the staff at Hickory Point Christian Village for their support and care these last few weeks.