Russell W. Hammann of Gillespie, IL died Tuesday, October 4, 2011 at 1:00 am at Friendship Home in Carlinville, IL. Russell was the son of Albert Hammann & Mathilda (Bassler) Hammann and was 92 at the time of his death.
Russell was the widow to Eileen (Harms) Hammann who he married on February 24, 1943, Carlinville, IL. She preceded him in death on January 25, 2007. Russell was a self-employed farmer as well as a US Army veteran during WWII, Purple Heart recipient and 2 Bronze Stars. He was a member of United Church of Christ in Carlinville, IL; American Legion Post 554 of Carlinville, IL; and Former member of Macoupin County Farm Bureau.
Russell is survived by daughters: Sharon Needham of Gillespie, IL, Kathie (Bill) Ivey of Gillespie, IL, grandchildren: Rhonda (John) Beiermann, Renee (Jason) Price, Crystal Ivey, William Russell Ivey, brother: Theodore Hammann of Carlinville, IL, 5 great grand-children, 2 step great grand children, and sister: Louisa Smith of Carlinville, IL.
Russell was preceded in death by his parents, spouse, great-grandson: Brian Price, and brother: Walter Hammann.
Friends may call on Thursday, October 6, 2011 at Kravanya Funeral Home, Gillespie, IL from 5:00 pm until 8:00 pm and on Friday, October 7, 2011 at St. Paul’s United Church of Christ, Carlinville, IL from 9 am until the time of services.
The funeral will take place Friday, October 7, 2011 at 10 am at St. Paul’s United Church of Christ, Carlinville, IL. Services will be ministered by Rev. Kevin L. Strope and burial will follow at Mayfield Memorial Park Cemetery, Carlinville, IL.
Memorial can be made to: Gifts To The Yanks Who Gave or St. Paul’s United Church of Christ.
Anyone wishing to send an online condolence may do so at www.kravanyafuneral.com
Kravanya Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
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