Ralph Duane Hanners' Obituary
Ralph Duane Hanners, age 62, of Hazel Dell, IL passed away following a brief illness at 12:45 p.m. on January 25, 2025 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. He was born August 30, 1962 in Mattoon, IL, the son of Ralph Hanners and Sarah Agnes (Comer) Hanners.
Survivors include his daughters, April Hills (Billy) of Westfield, IL, Brittany Hills (Michael) of Westfield, IL, and Bridgett Hanners (T.J. Warman) of Westfield, IL; eight grandchildren, Kelby Groves (Carissa), Isaiah Washburn, Maddy Washburn, Brayden Hills, Jaxson Warman, Zayne Hills, Riley Warman, Zaylee Hills; one great granddaughter, Kinsley Groves; sister, Sandra Washburn (Charles) of Casey, IL; brother-in-law, Dave Paul of Rose Hill, IL; mother of his children, Jill Hanners of Martinsville, IL; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and sisters, Sharon Kay Beck and Shirley Ann Paul.
Duane was a 1981 graduate of Casey-Westfield High School. He retired from Bolin Enterprises where he was proud to have been a part of the "Big Things" construction. Duane was a member of the Cumberland, IL Bass Masters where he enjoyed tournament fishing with his buddies Russ, Brad, and other friends. He cherished family, his three girls were the joy of his life.
Funeral service will be conducted at 12:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 30, 2025 at Markwell Funeral Home with Brother Randy Black officiating. Burial will follow in Macedonia Cemetery, rural Casey, IL. Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. on Thursday prior to the service at Markwell Funeral Home, 200 N. Central Ave., Casey, IL.
Memorial donations may be made to Sarah Bush Lincoln Hospice, c/o SBL Health Foundations, 1000 Health Center Dr., Mattoon, IL 61938.
To view the full obituary, send a condolence message, light a candle, or post photos, please visit www.markwellfuneralhome.com. Markwell Funeral Home of Casey-Westfield, IL is in charge of the arrangements.
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