James "Sarge" Hanna


 
James P. "Sarge" Hanna, 67, of Belleville, IL, born Friday, April 16, 1943, in East St. Louis, Il, died Saturday, November 6, 2010 at  his residence.

Mr. Hanna worked as a train dispatcher for the Terminal Railroad. He was a U.S.M.C Vietnam War Veteran and Purple Heart recipient.

He was preceded in death by:

  • Parents: James M. & Loretta L. Hanna nee Longelle

Surviving are his:

  • Wife:  Sue Hanna nee Hood of Belleville, IL
  • Children
    • Rhonda (Mark) Huber
    • Gregory Ebersohl
    • Renee (Doug) Long
    • Heath (Sara) Harper
  • Brothers
    • Tom (Cathy) Hanna
    • Jerry Hanna
  • Grandchildren
    • Nicholas (Michelle) Cresswell
    • Taylor Sisk
    • Miranda Long
    • Peyton Long
  • Niece: Lori Gablman

Memorials Memorials may be made to the Hospice of Southern IL or Siteman Cancer Center.

Visitation:  Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 9, 2010 at the Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville, Illinois.

Services: Funeral procession will leave Kurrus Funeral Home at 9:45am on Wednesday, November 10, 2010, for a 10:30am graveside service at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery. By his request cremation was held.

Condolences left for James "Sarge" Hanna:

    I remember Bim from Holy Angels Grade School and Assumption High School. We offer our deepest sympathies to the family.

    Dale Schrage Santa Fe NM 87501