Michael C. Hassard

Michael C. Hassard obituary, Belleville, IL

Michael C. Hassard

Michael Hassard Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Kurrus Funeral Home - Belleville on Aug. 20, 2025.

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Michael C. Hassard, 81, of Belleville, IL, born Saturday, January 16th, 1944, in East St. Louis, IL, passed away Monday, August 18, 2025 at his home in Belleville, IL.
Michael worked as a engineer for ICG Railroad for over 25 years. He loved all sports, especially the St. Louis Blues and the Green Bay Packers. He served as a U. S. Marine and enjoyed his time in the service. Most of all, he loved spending time with his family and watching his children and grandchildren play sports.
He was preceded in death by his:
Wife: Kathryn "Kathy" L., nee Baudino, Hassard
Father: Francis Hassard
Mother: Dorcas, nee Cason, Hassard
Son: Michael Hassard II
Sisters
Joan Howell
Judy Knepper
Surviving are his:
children
Gina (David Schaub) Hassard of Belleville, IL
Kristin (Jesse) Reynolds of Belleville, IL
Shane (Leslie) Hassard of Swansea, IL
Matthew (Nicole) Hassard of Belleville, IL
Adam Hassard of Belleville, IL
Amy (Marty Carney) Hassard of Millstadt, IL
Grandchildren
Maria (Greg Murphy) Hassard
Jacob (Cassi) Fahrner
Alexis (Haley Linton) Hassard
Travis Schaub
Samantha Schaub
Ryan (Emma) Tate
Kyle (Taylor) Tate
Madelyn Tate
Great grandchildren
Cason Michael Murphy
Kenzo Murphy
Carolina Fahrner
Valerie Hock
Beau Tate
Westley Fahrner
Dear nieces and nephews
Memorials: Memorials may be made to the Belleville Area Humane Society.
Services: Private family interment will be at Mount Hope Cemetery, Belleville, IL.

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