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L. Hanger Obituary
L. Sean Hanger, 61, of Burlington died Friday, June 20, 2025, at his home, surrounded by his family.
Born April 13, 1964, in Monmouth, Illinois, he was the son of Larry J. and Roberta (Arnold) Hanger. On April 6, 2002, he married Leann Johnson. She survives.
Sean was a 1982 graduate of Southern High School. He worked for General Electric for 25 years, from where he retired in 2014. He attended Raritan, Illinois, Baptist Church for many years.
In his free time, he enjoyed being outdoors, camping, hunting, basking in the sunshine and boating on the Mississippi River all the while enjoying his favorite beverage an Old Milwaukee Light.
Sean enjoyed watching the Chicago Cubs, Chicago Bears and NASCAR.
Most of all Sean loved nothing more than being with his family and grandchildren who brought him the most joy.
He is survived by his mother, Roberta; wife Leann; five children, Carlee (Brandon) Hanger and Bryce (Brittany) Hanger, all of Raritan, Colter (Barbie) Jarrett, Trent (Ashley) Jarrett and Emily (Corey) Allen all of Burlington; 14 grandchildren, Carson Sean, Kinslee, Kendall, Anthony, Alaina, Bentley, Carter, Cora, Brayden, Tucker, Ayda, Alice, Alivia and Hendrick; one sister, Gretchen (John) Alsager. Also surviving are many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents and father Larry.
Per his wishes cremation has been entrusted and accorded to the care of Lunning Chapel.
A memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, July 2, at Lunning Chapel with Gretchen Alsager officiating.
A two-hour visitation will be held prior to the service at 12 noon to 2 p.m. at Lunning Chapel where the family will meet with friends.
A Celebration of Life will be held following the service at the Burlington Moose Lodge.
A memorial has been established in his memory for Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center Home Health and Hospice.
Online condolences may be made by visiting www.lunningfuneralchapel.com.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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I am so sorry for your loss Emily and family. Em you are my daughter and I love you so much. I'll always be here for you
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