Chad Michael Thacker, 47, a lifelong resident of Sorento, Illinois, passed away November 2, 2024, at his residence. Known to many as the man who could "fix anything," he was a creative, giving, and endlessly caring soul who lived his life devoted to helping others. If there was ever a friend or neighbor in need, he was the first to show up, tools in hand and ready to help.
Born June 28, 1977, in Hillsboro, Illinois, to Dennis and Donna (Holt) Thacker, Chad grew up and lived his life in Bond County, where he attended Greenville and Sorento Schools in his youth. He went on to obtain his GED and proceeded to build a life rooted deeply in his community. On June 11, 2005, he married Stacy O'Brian (Knight), and together they raised three children. She survives.
Chad had a gift with his hands and an uncanny ability to solve almost any mechanical problem. Whether it was a lawnmower, a broken-down engine, or a neighbor's need, he could be counted on to devise a fix. Friends and family would of

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