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Joseph Hansen

White Hall |

Joseph Eugene Hansen Sr., age 75 of Portage, IN passed away on Wednesday, December 7, 2022, in Munster, IN. He was born on April 2, 1947, in White Hall, IL to Joseph and Audrey (Reed) Hansen.Joseph is survived by their Daughter, Lisa Kurdys; Son, Joseph Eugene Hansen, Jr.; Grandson, Michael Johnson; Granddaughter, Meghan Kurdys; Great-grandson, Jedidiah Johnson; Two Brothers, Dennis Hansen, and Ed Hansen; Two Sisters, Linda Ogden, and Kathy Ehrat; and Many Nephews and Nieces. He was preceded in death by Father, Joseph Edward Hansen; Mother, Audrey Hansen; Grandson, Jakob Dylan-Lee Kurdys; Brother, Robert Hansen; Two Sisters, Donna Rabacchi, and Vickey Cannedy.

Joseph graduated from Jerseyville High School. He was a member of the American Legion Post 260, and Nativity of Our Savior Catholic Church in Portage, IN. Joe loved his family, he enjoyed playing with all of his Nieces, Nephews, Grandkids, and Great-grandson. Joe loved coaching baseball and was a tried and true St.Louis Cardinals fan. According to his family, he was a simple man who enjoyed seeing all the people he loved and cared about happy, his goal in life was to make those he loved happy. He was selfless and had a big heart, he will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.

Funeral Ceremony will be held on Monday, December 19, 2022, at 6:00 pm at Edmonds & Evans Funeral Home, Portage Chapel, 6941 Central Avenue, Portage, IN 46368. Visitation will be from 4:00 pm until the time of service at 6:00 pm at Edmonds & Evans Funeral Home. A second visitation will be held on Wednesday, December 21, 2022, from 12:00 pm until 2:00 pm at Crawford Funeral Home, 1308 State Highway 109, Jerseyville, IL 62052 with burial to follow at Saint Denis Cemetery in Shipman, IL.Memories may be shared with the family by visiting www.crawfordfunerals.com


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Crawford Funeral Home

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