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Harold Hanlan Obituary
Mr. Hanlan, known by his grandchildren as "Daddy Harold", was an avid golfer who once recorded a hole-in-one. He was a veteran of WWII and received two Bronze Service Stars, a WWII Victory Ribbon, a Good Conduct Medal, the American Theatre Ribbon, the EAME Theatre Ribbon, and he was Past Commander of the Louis B. Weinberg American Legion Post #55 in Troy, Kansas. He was a 1941 Graduate of Troy High School in Troy, KS. Mr. Hanlan was of the catholic faith.
Survivors include: his wife Artie Grace Hanlan of Ridgeland; a daughter-in-law Dot Murphy of Ethel; two brothers Robert D. Hanlan of Troy, Kan., and Ronald L. Hanlan of Blue Springs, Mo.; a sister Virginia Winslow of Savannah, Mo.; four grandchildren Rod Murphy of Brandon, Lisa Murphy Pritchett of Pearl, Karla Murphy Holland, and Tracy Murphy Guillotte, both of Ridgeland; three great-grandchildren Jason Haven, Ashley Haven, and Murphy Guillotte, all of Ridgeland; also by many nieces, nephews, and friends.
Mr. Hanlan is preceded in death by his parents Mary Estella Blanton and Charles Francis Hanlan, Sr., a step-son J.C. Murphy; and two brothers Charles F. Hanlan, Jr., and William E. Hanlan, Sr.
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David Bennett
January 23, 2007
Dear Grace & Family,
What can I say ... Harold and Grace were like my 2nd grandparents for several years. We lived a couple of doors up the street from them for several years from about 1967 - 1972. Our visits became less frequent when we moved to Butler in late 1976. I still think of you often, and have very fond memories of the both of you.
It was to Harold & Grace's house that I went in March, 1971 when my little brother was born. I also went to their house after school for a few months after my mom went back to work. Grace always had a little box of raisins for my after school snack and sat me down in their basement with a pillow while I watched Batman on TV. I remember the little box of cowboys and indians you kept in your front closet that I got out every time I came to your house. I can still hear Harold describe the hole in one he got that time (how it was an impossible shot) and won the Trans-Am. And I'll never forget some of Harold's expressions, especially "Holly Mackerel".
I could probably go on for pages of my memories of you both. Even when I was very young, I could tell how very special you both were and are to me. In my book there never lived a more gracious, gentle, and classy couple as Harold and Grace.
I will always carry you both in my heart.
Love always,
David W. Bennett
(and April & Ethan too.)
David & Tana Bennett
January 23, 2007
Grace and family. We didn't know where you went, Grace, but we were in hopes that you got to go to Miss. as you had wished you could. Our most heartfelt sorrow in Harold's passing. We love you both with all our hearts.
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