Lyle W. “Bill” Fikan, 81 of Tower Hill, passed away on Wednesday, December 15, 2021 in his home.  He was born on February 16, 1940 in Pana, the son of William F. and Kathryn E. (Beyers) Fikan.  He married Stella Sanders on November 16, 1972 in Decatur.  Bill proudly served his county in the U.S. Army for 4 years.  Following his time in the service he began working at Wagner Castings in Decatur where he retired after 40 years of employment.  He also spent many years farming, a passion that continued even after he couldn’t do the work himself.  He enjoyed spending time outdoors fishing, camping, and traveling.  He recently returned from a bucket-list-trip to the Grand Canyon.  Most of all he loved spending time with his large family.

 
He is survived by his wife: Stella Fikan of Tower Hill; children: Elizabeth Bonn of Pana, David (Jenney) Fikan of Oakley, Jonathan (Jennifer) Fikan of Tower Hill, Thomas (Stacy) Fikan of Pana, Sarah Lindsay (Curtis Jeffrey) of Pana, and Rachel (Nick) Waterman of Tower Hill; 17 grandchildren; 7 great grandchildren, with another on the way; and sister: Karen Centowski of Aurora.  He was preceded in death by his parents; sister: Kathleen Fikan; and nephew: Michael Centowski.

In keeping with his wishes, Bill will be cremated, and the family will host a celebration of life at a later date.  McClure Funeral Home and Cremation Services in Taylorville is assisting the family with arrangements.  Memories of Bill, or condolences to his family, may be left online at www.mcclurefuneralhome.com.