John M. Hansen

He was born March 13, 1962 in Chicago. John worked for Fox Valley Fire & Safety. He was an avid Chicago Bears, Cubs, and Bulls fan. He loved to golf. He enjoyed spending time with his brothers and especially his children. John had a quick wit and was very charming; he loved to make people smile and would also be known to do a bit of teasing. He was a man of few words but once you got to know him he could tell you books. He was loved by many and will be more than missed.

John is survived by his children, Christopher and Alivia Hansen; his fiancée, Deby Berthiaume; his parents, Gloria (Harold “Bud”) Koplin; his siblings, Bob Hansen, Dennis (Erin) Hansen, Laura Hansen, Joe (Terri) Hansen, and Jason Koplin; and many nieces and nephews.

The visitation will be from 3:30 to 6:30pm on Friday, June 20 at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 6821 Main St., Union. The Memorial service will be at 6:30pm.

Memorials may be made to the Marengo Rescue Squad, 110 Telegraph St., Marengo, IL 60152 or Juvenile Diabetes Research Fund at jdrf.org or to the Marengo Community High School Athletic Department.

Arrangements entrusted to Marengo-Union Funeral Home. For information call the funeral home at 815-568-8131. Online condolences may be made at www.marengo-unionfuneralhome.com.