Mark W. Hanson
Mark W. Hanson, 63, of LaGrange Highlands, passed away on December 7, 2020. Beloved husband of Joy for a wonderful 39 years. Loving father of Thomas (Nicole), Daniel, and Jaclyn (Heath) Allen. Devoted grandfather of Aubrey, John “Jack”, and Kayden; Julian Hanson; and Parker Allen. Dear brother of Beth (Nick) Schilling and Jean (Bill) Middono and brother-in-law of Rita Hanson. Mark was preceded in death by his parents, Harry and Maria Hanson and brothers, Jack and Larry Hanson. Fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Mark was active in his faith, volunteering at Edward Hines, Jr. VA Hospital and LaGrange Hospital. Mark will always be remembered for his love of family, faith, and generosity for others. A visitation will be held privately for family and friends on Friday, December 11th from 4 to 8pm at Hallowell & James Funeral Home, 1025 W. 55th St., Countryside. Family and friends are invited to meet directly at St. Cletus Church, 600 W. 55th St., La Grange, IL 60525 for 9:30am Mass on Saturday, December 12th. Group limit of 100 will be held at church. All guests must pre-register by Friday, December 11th at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D4DA9AB2CA6FECE9-mark. Unregistered guests will not be permitted into church. Please arrive a few minutes early to check in and be seated. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Edward Hines, Jr. VA Hospital. For Service Info: 708-352-6500
Joy, Tom, Dan and Jackie, My heart is breaking for you especially during these crazy times with the pandemic and the holidays but no day is ever easy! I will always be here if you want to talk as you know this is my Professional career and plenty of personal experience…. I am thinking of you every day and holding you in prayer! Love you all, Madelyn
Hanson Family, we were saddened by the news of Mark’s passing and so respected and admired him as we watched him as selfless, sincere, and a truly wonderful family man. We share memories through our soccer adventures, working on projects like building the concession stand at Bennett Field, planned events, and instantaneous chats where he would share stories about his kids and grandchildren. Oh, how generous he was. His legacy lives through you all.
Joy, and family: So sorry for your lost. Keeping you in my thoughts as you move through this experience of loss.
Joy & Family: Pam and I are both devastated to hear the news on Mark. We just spoke with him last week, and he seemed in great spirits. He was a tremendous man, who gave of himself at every turn. I will forever remember our times together, and I can only imagine the heartbreak you all feel at this time. In normal times, i would have made arrangements to come to IL to pay my last respects to a man I greatly admired, but these are not exactly normal times. You all have been blessed to have had him in your lives, and we wish you all the best during these difficult times. We hope that he has located Tom Grady up in heaven and they are able to pick up where they last left off.
Joy and family, My deepest sympathies for your loss.
My condolences to the family. I am sorry for your loss. We grew up down the block from each other.
John and I are keeping your entire family in our thoughts and prayers. It is hard to have a much cherished love one leave so suddenly. May your grief grow smaller as time goes on and turn into a deep gratitude for having all your treasured years together.