Photo courtesy of Barto Funeral Home - Spring Valley
Spring Valley, Illinois
Sep 6, 1933 – Oct 1, 2022 (Age 89)
Philip H. Hansen, 89, of Hennepin, passed away on Saturday, October 1, 2022, at Country Comfort Retirement Home in Henry.
Funeral services for Philip will begin at 11:00 AM, Wednesday, October 5, 2022 at the Barto Funeral Home in Spring Valley. Rev. Robert Kinas will officiate. Cremation will be accorded following the service. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, October 4, 2022 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Barto Funeral Home in Spring Valley, as well as for one hour prior to funeral services on Wednesday.
Philip was born on September 6, 1933 in Sleepy Eye, Minnesota to Rev. Henry and Marie (Bumguard) Hansen. He married Barbara J. Ahlstrom on July 21, 1956 in McNabb.
Philip was an Illinois State Policeman serving from 1957 to 1985. He then served as Sheriff of Putnam County from 1986 to 1990. He was a member of the American Legion, Fraternal Order of Police, and the Emmaus Lutheran Church. He was an Eagle Scout and Korean War Marine Corp Veteran, serving from 1953 to 1956. He was an avid woodworker and carpenter. He made several chairs, benches, tables and even completed a dory boat, which he named “Rusty’s Raft.”
Philip is survived by his wife, Barbara; son, Brett (Laurie) Hansen of McNabb; daughter, Nancy Hansen Nanni of Peru; 5 grandchildren, Philip Nanni, Amanda Drummer, Samantha (Ben) Bentley, Jenna (Brad) Lauer and Jade Hansen; 11 great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; 2 brothers, Alvin and Virgil Hansen; sister, Eunice Scott Boyer; a granddaughter, Paige Nanni.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Illinois Valley Alzheimers Group, Inc., courtesy of Peg Gonet, 104 S. Archie Avenue, Granville, IL 61326
A guestbook may be signed and memories shared with the family by visiting bartofh.com.
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I'm a native of Magnolia Illinois, I reside in Canada now. I remember Phil from my days of growing up in Magnolia Illinois. I went to school with his son Brett. Just the other night I was thinking of my years in Magnolia. Phil was a good man. He was from what I could tell a Great Illinois State Policeman. Phil will be missed. Putnam County has lost a great leader.
LEWIS DEVORE
October 09, 2022 | BLENHEIM, ON | Friend
Wish we could be there with you, you are in our thoughts and prayers. Dear Philip forever remembered , forever loved ! Marion
Marion arnecke
October 04, 2022 | Family
We love and miss you Rest In Peace ! Long Island ny family
Diane Hansen
October 04, 2022 | Family
Barb, I am so sorry for your loss. Love and Prayers a friend of yours from your Sundstrand days.
Daniel Brongel
October 04, 2022 | Spring Valley, IL | Friend
Nancy, our condolences to you and your family. Your was a great guy to work with. Always had advice. He will be missed. Rod & Rhonda Strack
Rodney L. Strack
October 04, 2022 | Work
I got to know Phil during campaign season. What a gentleman. I looked up to him and wished that all law enforcement officers were more like him.
Thomas McClintock
October 04, 2022 | Peru,, IL | Acquaintance
Nancy and family, Our sympathy to you and your family. Love and prayers.
John and janice Swietek
October 03, 2022 | LaSalle, IL | Friend
Barb,Nancy, Brett, & Family, I know it was expected that this day would come, but it doesn't make it any easier when it happens... to actually lose someone you treasured so much. I remember him from all the gatherings at your home and he was a gentleman. He was also so blessed with skills such as woodworking... we still have the rockers he made us! Please accept our condolences. Hugs!
Darlene & Dan Mercer
October 03, 2022 | LaSalle, IL | Friend
Nancy, We are so sorry for the loss of your Dad. We never had the privilege of meeting him but felt like we knew him from the loving way you always spoke of him. Peace and love to you and Phillip and the rest of your family.
Cheryl and Mac
Cheryl Dyess
October 03, 2022 | Deville, LA | Friend
