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Gerald Hanley Obituary

MARION - Gerald T. Hanley, M.D., 83, of Marion, died at 4:43 p.m. Monday, Nov. 3, 2025, at his home.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Wilson-McReynolds Funeral Home, 900 North Court Street, Marion.

The visitation will be at St. Joseph Catholic Church from 9-11 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025.

Following the time of visitation on Tuesday, the funeral mass will be at 11 a.m. with Francis Tambala celebrating.

Inurnment will follow in the church columbarium.

For those who prefer, the family suggests memorial contributions be made to "St. Jude Children's Research Hospital" or the "Marion Ministerial Alliance." Envelopes will be available at the church, funeral home, or may be mailed c/o Wilson-McReynolds Funeral Home, 900 North Court Street, Marion, IL 62959.

To leave an online condolence for the family, please visit wilsonmcreynolds.com, or for additional information, call the funeral home at 618-993-2131.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Southern Illinoisan on Nov. 8, 2025.

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Memorial Events
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Nov

11

Visitation

9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

St. Joseph Catholic Church

600 North Russell Street, Marion, IL 62959

Nov

11

Service

11:00 a.m.

St. Joseph Catholic Church

600 North Russell Street, Marion, IL 62959

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Wilson-McReynolds Funeral Home

900 N. Court St., Marion, IL 62959

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