PESOTUM, IL. – Illinois State Police (ISP) Director Brendan F. Kelly announced today the visitation and funeral services arrangements for ISP District 10 Trooper Todd Hanneken, who died while on duty on March 25, 2021.
At approximately 10:42 a.m on March 25, Trooper Hanneken was on-duty in his police vehicle and was involved in a single-vehicle traffic crash on Bondville. Trooper Hanneken succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased at 11:45 a.m.
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“It is with profound heartache and unfathomable sadness that I inform you of the death of Trooper Todd Hanneken. We are asking the public to respectfully give consideration to the family of Trooper Hanneken and the ISP while we grieve and work through this tragedy,” stated Director Brendan Kelly. Trooper Hanneken was 45 years old and a 20-year veteran of the Illinois State Police. He is survived by his wife Shelley, his two sons, Ben and Nick, his brother Chad, his mother Vickie and father, retired Illinois State Police Trooper Jerry Hanneken.
Trooper Hanneken began his career with the Illinois State Police on June 01, 2000, as a cadet at the Illinois State Police Academy (ISPA). He was assigned to Cadet Class 100. After graduating from the ISPA, he was assigned to District 15 - Oakbrook. On December 01, 2002, Todd transferred to District 10 patrol in Pesotum. In November 2017, Todd took an assignment with the Commercial Vehicles Unit in District 10. Todd transferred back to patrol in July 2018, and most recently achieved the rank of Senior Master Trooper.
Throughout his career with the ISP, Trooper Hanneken was recognized for his strong work ethic, his willingness to help others, and his wonderful sense of humor. On October 30, 2019, Trooper Hanneken received the Medal for Honor at the Illinois State Police Awards Ceremony for pulling a man from a burning vehicle on May 8, 2018. The Hanneken family and the ISP would like to thank the public for their support and condolences during this difficult time.
Please see visitation and funeral arrangements below:
FUNERAL:
Thursday, April 1, 2021, 10:00 A.M.
Mt. Zion Intermediate School
310 S. Henderson Street, Mt. Zion, IL 62549
First responder walk-through will begin immediately after funeral services.
INTERMENT:
Interment services are private.
