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Keith D. Hancock

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Keith D. Hancock obituary, 1969-2022, O'Fallon, IL

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Keith Hancock Obituary

Keith D. Hancock
March 19, 1969 - September 6, 2022
O'Fallon, Illinois - Keith Duane Hancock, 53, born on March 19, 1969, at Scott Air Force Base, IL, passed away on Tuesday, September 6, 2022.
From the time Keith was a small child, he enjoyed playing and watching a variety of sports. His favorites were golf and baseball. He also played football for the Belleville Little Knights. A few years ago, Keith was inducted into the OTHS Hall of Fame for Golf. He also enjoyed listening to a variety of music and sports broadcasting on both television and radio. He was knowledgeable in a variety of subjects, so everyone always wanted him on their trivia team.
In his early adulthood, Keith had many career endeavors; however, his greatest career was being a stay-at-home-Father to his baby girl. He loved to cook dinner for the family and play games. He enjoyed taking trips and going out. Keith was a very social individual and could hold a conversation with anyone.
Keith was proceeded in death by his mother, Diane Kit Hancock (nee Warma).
Keith is survived by his father, James Hancock of St. Louis, MO; One daughter, Chloe Leanos of Collinsville, IL; One brother, Todd Hancock of O'Fallon, IL; and One Grandson, Ezra Leanos of Collinsville, IL.
A celebration of life will take place on Wednesday, September 14, 2022, from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Schildknecht Funeral home; 301 S Lincoln Avenue, O'Fallon, IL 62269.
Memorials may be made to the donor's choice. Condolences may be extended to the family online at www.schildknechtfh.com.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Schildknecht Funeral Home in O'Fallon, IL.

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Published by Belleville News-Democrat on Sep. 11, 2022.

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Mary Fischer

September 12, 2022

This is so sad. I remember so many of these young men as just boys growing up an playing golf when I worked at Tamarack Golf Course in Shiloh. I'm so sorry Jim and the rest of your family for the loss of your son. RIP Keith.

Bud lubeck

September 11, 2022

Jim and Todd, so sorry for your loss. My deepest condolences, bud lubeck

Terry Schwarz

September 11, 2022

RIP Keith.Sorry Jim

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