Donald C. Hansen

Donald C. Hansen, 87, of Rutland, passed away May 25, 2025 at OSF St. Joseph Medical Center in Bloomington.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 AM Friday May 30, 2025 in St. Mary’s Church in Wenona with the Franciscan Friars officiating.  Visitation will be in the church from 10:00 AM until time of services.  Private family burial will follow in Reilly Cemetery in Wenona.  The Hurst Funeral Home in Wenona is entrusted with his services.

Don was born in Chicago on January 1, 1938 to Carl and Frances (Miller) Hansen.  He served with the United States Army before serving with the National Guard for 9 years. He married Rose M. Simpko on November 15, 1958.  Don served as a Rutland Firemen for 47 years. He was employed in many positions for over 38 years at Metamora Woodworking Co. where display fixtures for Hallmark Cards were made.  He enjoyed woodworking and helping out local farmers.

Don is survived by his wife Rose of Rutland, 4 daughters, Donna (Gerard) Bauer of Decatur, Laurie (William) Ullrich of Washburn, Linda (James) Fowler of Suwanee, GA and Carol Jording of Clinton; one son Richard Hansen of Mt. Zion, seven grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. 

He was preceded in death by his parents and 1 grandchild.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital or Toluca-Rutland Fire Protection District.

Pallbearers will be Josh, Jacob and Jared Jording, Matthew and Chase Ullrich.

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