Rev. Alfred Hanna

September 30, 1924 - May 18, 2012

Rev. Alfred M. Hanna, 87, of Davis Junction passed away Friday, May 18, 2012 at home with his family. He was born September 30, 1924 in Harveill, MO.  Son of James and Minnie (Dillenger) Hanna. Married Thelma Head in Poplar Bluff, MO on August 1, 1943. He was very active in the General Baptist Association.  He was the pastor for churches in Missouri, Illinois, Iowa and Michigan. Most recently was a member of Rockford United General Baptist Church.  He worked as a machinist and retired from Greenlee Bros. in Rockford. Alfred enjoyed horse related activities, especially driving his covered wagon and buggies. He was a member of Valley Trail Riders and Northern Illinois Southern Wisconsin Trail Ride Association. 

Survivors include wife, Thelma; son, Jerry (Patricia) Hanna; daughters, Dorothy (Robert) Steele, Margaret Lind; 8 grandchildren, Selina (Jim) Nokes, Ronnie (Melanie) Rowton, Jr., Michelle (Brad) Crown, Carol (Tom) Atchison, Richard (Kim) Hanna, Robert (Krista) Hanna, Heather (Don) Wallin, Russell (Sarah) Hanna; 15 great-grandchildren, Kristen, Kyle Nokes, Katrina Pillmore, Taylor, Tanner Atchison, Brent, Blake, Jakob, Ryan Hanna, Breanna Crown, Alex Rowton, Hanna, Hope, Harleigh Wallin, Hynlee Hanna; great-great-grandson, Brayden Pillmore.  Predeceased by parents, sisters, Virginia Kingery, Bertha Adams; brother, Clifford Hanna; grandson, David Hanna; great-great-granddaughter, Amyah Nokes-Schiro.

Funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, May 23, 2012 at Rockford United General Baptist Church, 3126 Marshall Street.  Burial in Kishwaukee Cemetery.  Visitation will be held on Wednesday from 9:00 a.m. until time of service at the church.  To express online condolences, please visit: www.fitzgeraldfh.com 

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Jerry and Family: I am so sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. My deepest condolences to all. Marv Proctor
Marv Proctor

Dorothy:I Was So Saddened To Hear About Your Dads Passing, I Know That He Is In A Better Place But I Know That You Will Miss Him Dearly Our Thoughts And Prayers Are With All Of You Love Marlene And Family.
Marlene A Dye

What fond memories I have, not only growing up next door to Rev. Hanna but of his visit to see me in Denver. We had a great time, didn't we Mrs. Hanna? My love & prayers to Mrs. Hanna, Jerry, Dorothy, & Margaret.
Gloria Peterson Cooper

Sister Hanna, Jerry, Dorothy, Margaret and your families you are in our prayers. Brother Hanna meant so much to our family. His persona, his friendship, his faith and his servant spirit are things we talk about today, despite the fact that I have not seen Brother Hanna in over a decade. Last weekend, my family was together in Kansas City and Brenda and I asked Dad if he’d been in touch with Brother Hanna lately. His name came up often in our conversations. We’ll never forget the Valley Church home coming weekends, which really didn’t get started until Brother Hanna arrived. The gracious and supportive way he treated our family when we were singing will never be forgotten. He was our first pastor. Despite the fact that I cannot remember those days, I am thankful for the legacy he helped to establish. May the Holy Spirit comfort you and your family. Jim Smith
Jim Smith

I Would Like To Send My Thoughts And Prayers To My Cousin Bob Steele During This Difficult Time, God Bless You.
Marlene Dye

Brother Hanna was the minister to my mother, Marie Padron, my brother, Cruz Jr. and I, at Beverly Park General Baptist Church. I loved him dearly, as did my family. My prayers go out to all of his family but I assure you there is an awesome, joyful party in heaven now that Brother Hanna is there!
Nena Padron

Sister Thelma you and your family are in our prayers. We thank God that we were allowed to share a small part of his life.
Ron & De Beaver

sorry for your loss thelma but heaven is richer don is waiting for him. my prayers are with you. love you
ann.akins