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LINDA'S PIC

In Loving Memory of
Linda S. Hanke

Linda S. Hanke, 74, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2020 at 5:20 a.m. in her home.

She was born on March 10, 1945 in Alton, Illinois, the daughter of Russell and Laura (Jackson) Hardwick. Linda married James E. Hanke on April 15, 1978 in Glen Carbon, IL. He survives.

She was a member of First Baptist Church of Edwardsville for many years. She enjoyed painting and giving her work to relatives and friends, and spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Linda is survived by, son, Mark Schaefer (Kelly) of Edwardsville, Illinois; daughter Wendy (Tim) McMahon of Omaha, Nebraska; step-son, Keith (Amanda) Hanke of Waco, Texas; step-son Kevin (Jackie) Hanke of Glen Rose, Texas; step-son Kerry (Donna) Hanke of Glen Carbon, Illinois; and brother, David (Sharon) Hardwick of Wilmington, Ohio; grandchildren Jacob and Abigail Schaefer; T.J., Mirren and Jack McMahon; Chris and Crystal Hanke; Lee Nelson and Samantha Carroll; Amanda Hanke and Nichole Whitaker, Joe Nelson (Krystyna Queen), Caysea (Kenny) Gray, Tyler Hanke (Micah Rush), Shelby Hanke, James Hanke (Karly Nottmeyer); Kyle Hanke and numerous great-grandchildren.

Thomas Saksa Funeral Home 2205 Pontoon Rd Granite City IL 62040  618-876-4321
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