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BORN
1966
DIED
2012
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1405 Lincoln Avenue
Jacksonville, Illinois
Cheryl Hannel Obituary
She was born April 29, 1966, in Jacksonville, the daughter of Robert L. and Carol L. Clayton Garner. She married David B. Hannel, and he survives.
She is also survived by two sons, Matthew A. (wife, Lauren) Hannel of Indianapolis, and Brandon A. Hannel, currently serving in the U.S. Air Force, stationed in San Antonio; one granddaughter, Lydia Grace Hannel; two sisters, Cynthia (husband, Everett) Beddingfield and Patricia (husband, John Jr.) Mullens, both of Jacksonville; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; one brother, William Story Garner; and one sister, Victoria Sue Garner.
Cheryl was a 1984 graduate of Jacksonville High School and served as office manager for Hannel Oil Company in Jacksonville for nearly 25 years. She was a member of Salem Lutheran Church in Jacksonville, Women of the Moose, and a former member of the South Jacksonville Plan Commission. She enjoyed camping and boating on Lake Jacksonville and following her sons' activities.
A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Williamson Funeral Home. The family will meet friends from 5-7 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Memorials are suggested to Salem Lutheran School or Jacksonville Food Bank. Condolences may be left for the family online at www.airsman-hires.com.
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Al Jones
November 2, 2023
You're my second cousin once removed if you don't remember.
I visited you all and remember your mother and you kids well. Being from an older generation Irene and Uncle Elmer were my favourites and regret not getting to know your generation as well.
David, et al my sympathies.
barbara woods
November 5, 2012
so sorry for your loss prayers andsympathy to the family know she will be missed by all
Dawn Hoagland(Wallbaum)
November 2, 2012
David,
Sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my prayers!!!
November 1, 2012
Matthew and Brandon...we're so sorry for your loss. Cherish the good memories of your mother always and may God bless and keep you.
Much love....Uncle Ken, Aunt Chris and family
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Beth Mayner Richardson
November 1, 2012
To Cheryl's family:
No words will ever be able to fill the void that you have been left with. Please know that Cheryl was a dear friend, even though we had a physical distance between us, and she will be greatly missed. Be at peace and hold tight to your memories.
Cheryl Braden
October 31, 2012
Rest in Peace, Cheryl. I am praying for comfort and healing for your family.
Paul and Phyllis Evans
October 30, 2012
Please accept our condolences.
Thoughts and Prayers,Paul and Phyllis Evans
Richard & Diane Ryals
October 30, 2012
Such a tragedy to have lost Cheryl at such a young age. She was such a great neighbor for so many years and will be missed by many. Keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers.
Terry Fox
October 30, 2012
May God Bless the family ..She was a great lady...I new her from Hannels..
RIP Cheryl
John Keenan
October 30, 2012
Vickie and I send our love and prayers.
Michelle Dennis
October 30, 2012
Rest in Peace Cheryl, May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
You will be missed by so many people (never forgotten).
Karen Hansmeier
October 30, 2012
I am so sorry to hearof Cheryl"s passing.I hope the many memories you have will comfort you at this time.
Lesley Elston
October 30, 2012
So sorry to hear of Cheryl's passing at such a young age. I pray she is now at peace.
christine spaulding
October 30, 2012
you will be dearly missed cheryl god bless you and your family
Jim Welch
October 30, 2012
You will be missed
Thornton Family
October 30, 2012
Rest In Peace Dear One! Our prayers for you and those left behind!
soni owens
October 30, 2012
So sorry prayers go out to family and friends
Judy Mattes
October 30, 2012
What a tragedy for the boys to lose their Mom so young. Cheryl will be missed by many. My prayers are with all of you.
Sherry Blair
October 30, 2012
So sorry. Such a sad tragedy. Peace to the family.
Shelly Hannant
October 30, 2012
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow
Sarah Bergschneider (Roberts)
October 30, 2012
So sorry to hear of Cheryl's passing. She was a nice lady. Keeping her and her family in my thoughts and prayers.
Melanie Smith
October 30, 2012
Cheryl & I were good friends in school - I will miss her smile, wit and sense of humor - she could always make me smile! Rest in peace, Cheryl. My thoughts and prayers to the family during this difficult time.
sharon donovan
October 30, 2012
I remember as a lil girl Cheryl would always give me and my twin sister a hard time. We grew up knowing a wonderful lady. My sister always thought it was cool having thesae name but spelled differently. My thoughts and prayers to the family with hugs to Cindy Patty and Doris.
Dana Wiegand
October 30, 2012
Our thoughts & prayers r with u all, so very sorry for your loss. Jamie, Dana & Ashton Wiegand
Janice Carmean ( Brown )
October 30, 2012
It can be so hard to face the first year without your loved one, but the love of family and friends can carry you through.
Marjie and Juan Hernandez
October 30, 2012
Prayers and comfort to Cheryl's family.
Karen Votsmier Crolly
October 30, 2012
My heart just aches for ALL of you!....May Cheryl be at peace with the ones who have gone before her. I know she will watch over those she left behind!
October 30, 2012
R.I.P Cheryl.
Corinna Hill
October 30, 2012
Cheryl, I always considered you a good friend and fellow classmate. You will be missed by numerous people as you start your next journey into the ever after. May GOD bless you and your family as they also start a new path in their lives.
Shari Bettis/Herget
October 30, 2012
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
kirk mosley
October 30, 2012
Rest in peace Cheryl sorry we didn't make it to my church :(
Rocky Barfield
October 30, 2012
Thank you for being a friend! R.I.P.
Bob Manker
October 30, 2012
You will be dearly missed by family and friends ! Rest in Peace !!!
October 30, 2012
Our sympathy and prayers for all of you.
Roger and Sandy Fricke
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