Metamora – John E. Hanson, 82, of Metamora formerly of Germantown Hills. passed away at 10:55 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 11, 2010, surrounded by his family.
John was born on Sept. 21, 1928, in Peoria Il, to Ferd and Ella (Doty) Hanson.He married Dorothy C. Craig Feb. 24, 1952 in Peoria.
John leaves to cherish his memories his loving wife, Dorothy of Metamora; three children, Linda S. (Jim) Gilmore, John J, (Lauire) Hanson, Steve C. (Robin) Hanson. Seven grandchildren and five great grand children. His mother and father preceded him in death.
John owned and operated Hanson and Son Mason Contractors for over fifty years. He worked on many major construction projects, Hiram Walker rack houses, the original I74 expansion, the Peoria Civic Center and many Caterpillar facilities just to name a few. John was avid hunter he especially loved deer hunting and mushroom hunting on his farm.John was also a fifty year member of Grandview Mason Lodge 1112 and the of the Bricklayers Union #3.After retiring John took up his favorite hobbies, farming and woodworking.
The family would like to thank the staffs at Synder Village and OSF Saint Francis Hospice, for their excellent care and love given to our John. You made the quality of his life so much better.
A Masonic service by Grandview Lodge #1112 will be at 10:00am Monday Nov. 15, 2010 at the Mason Funeral Home Germantown Hills Chapel. Visitation will be Sunday Nov. 14th from 4pm until 7pm at the Funeral Home. Cremation rites have been accorded.
In lieu of flowers memorials can be made to Synder Village or OSF Hospice. Online condolences at www.masonfuneralhomes.com