John H. Hanes, 70, died July 17, 2012, at his home.
He was born April 7, 1942, in Halstead to David and Caroline Siegrist Legan and was later adopted by Maurice G. Hanes. He was a construction subcontractor.
Hanes married Kathleen S. Jarvis March 20, 1974, in Marion.
Survivors include his wife, Kathleen of Moundridge; children J. Shane Hanes of Corpus Christi, Texas, Tina Hanes of Newton, Maurice Hanes of Fort Leonard Wood, Mo., Deni Hanes of Moundridge and Henry Hanes of McPherson; siblings Gwendolyn Overmeyer of Hutchinson, Steve Hanes of Halstead and Joe Hanes of Goshen, Ind.; nine grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held at 5 p.m. Saturday in the Moundridge Funeral Home Chapel.
Memorial donations are suggested to American Cancer Society or Good Shepherd Hospice, in care of the funeral home.∼John was born April 7, 1942 in Halstead, KS to David L Legan and Caroline L. Siegrist Legan Hanes.
He was later adopted by Maruice G. Hanes
John enlisted in the US Army at the age of 17 & served 3 years primary post in Badpost, Germany where he developed a passion for cooking, a skill he used to support his family in the years to come.
John spent many years also working in construction with roofing companies throughout Kansas. He taught his cooking and construction skills to his 5 children who still utilize them today.
John found God later in life with the help of his family and friends within the Eden Mennonite Church. He came to know Christ and believed in the saving love of Jesus.
John had many hobbies including fishing, reading, gardening and baking. He often experimented in the kitchen to create his own delicious recipes. He was a very friendly and outgoing person who was always willing to stop and talk to a familiar face. It was joked that he never met a stranger.
He loved to be outside and could often be seen sitting in the yard where he was just a wave away from anyone passing.
Those who knew John, knew he was strong in spitit and will. He always did things his own way and in his own time. His will and spirit helped him in his 18 year battle with cancer and encouraged others to do the same.
He is survived by his wife of 39 years Kathleen S, sons J. Shane, Maurice C., Henry and daughters Tina and Deni brothers Steven and Joseph sister Gwendolyn Overmeyer, 9 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren
He was born April 7, 1942, in Halstead to David and Caroline Siegrist Legan and was later adopted by Maurice G. Hanes. He was a construction subcontractor.
Hanes married Kathleen S. Jarvis March 20, 1974, in Marion.
Survivors include his wife, Kathleen of Moundridge; children J. Shane Hanes of Corpus Christi, Texas, Tina Hanes of Newton, Maurice Hanes of Fort Leonard Wood, Mo., Deni Hanes of Moundridge and Henry Hanes of McPherson; siblings Gwendolyn Overmeyer of Hutchinson, Steve Hanes of Halstead and Joe Hanes of Goshen, Ind.; nine grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held at 5 p.m. Saturday in the Moundridge Funeral Home Chapel.
Memorial donations are suggested to American Cancer Society or Good Shepherd Hospice, in care of the funeral home.∼John was born April 7, 1942 in Halstead, KS to David L Legan and Caroline L. Siegrist Legan Hanes.
He was later adopted by Maruice G. Hanes
John enlisted in the US Army at the age of 17 & served 3 years primary post in Badpost, Germany where he developed a passion for cooking, a skill he used to support his family in the years to come.
John spent many years also working in construction with roofing companies throughout Kansas. He taught his cooking and construction skills to his 5 children who still utilize them today.
John found God later in life with the help of his family and friends within the Eden Mennonite Church. He came to know Christ and believed in the saving love of Jesus.
John had many hobbies including fishing, reading, gardening and baking. He often experimented in the kitchen to create his own delicious recipes. He was a very friendly and outgoing person who was always willing to stop and talk to a familiar face. It was joked that he never met a stranger.
He loved to be outside and could often be seen sitting in the yard where he was just a wave away from anyone passing.
Those who knew John, knew he was strong in spitit and will. He always did things his own way and in his own time. His will and spirit helped him in his 18 year battle with cancer and encouraged others to do the same.
He is survived by his wife of 39 years Kathleen S, sons J. Shane, Maurice C., Henry and daughters Tina and Deni brothers Steven and Joseph sister Gwendolyn Overmeyer, 9 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren
John H. Hanes, 70, died July 17, 2012, at his home.
He was born April 7, 1942, in Halstead to David and Caroline Siegrist Legan and was later adopted by Maurice G. Hanes. He was a construction subcontractor.
Hanes married Kathleen S. Jarvis March 20, 1974, in Marion.
Survivors include his wife, Kathleen of Moundridge; children J. Shane Hanes of Corpus Christi, Texas, Tina Hanes of Newton, Maurice Hanes of Fort Leonard Wood, Mo., Deni Hanes of Moundridge and Henry Hanes of McPherson; siblings Gwendolyn Overmeyer of Hutchinson, Steve Hanes of Halstead and Joe Hanes of Goshen, Ind.; nine grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held at 5 p.m. Saturday in the Moundridge Funeral Home Chapel.
Memorial donations are suggested to American Cancer Society or Good Shepherd Hospice, in care of the funeral home.∼John was born April 7, 1942 in Halstead, KS to David L Legan and Caroline L. Siegrist Legan Hanes.
He was later adopted by Maruice G. Hanes
John enlisted in the US Army at the age of 17 & served 3 years primary post in Badpost, Germany where he developed a passion for cooking, a skill he used to support his family in the years to come.
John spent many years also working in construction with roofing companies throughout Kansas. He taught his cooking and construction skills to his 5 children who still utilize them today.
John found God later in life with the help of his family and friends within the Eden Mennonite Church. He came to know Christ and believed in the saving love of Jesus.
John had many hobbies including fishing, reading, gardening and baking. He often experimented in the kitchen to create his own delicious recipes. He was a very friendly and outgoing person who was always willing to stop and talk to a familiar face. It was joked that he never met a stranger.
He loved to be outside and could often be seen sitting in the yard where he was just a wave away from anyone passing.
Those who knew John, knew he was strong in spitit and will. He always did things his own way and in his own time. His will and spirit helped him in his 18 year battle with cancer and encouraged others to do the same.
He is survived by his wife of 39 years Kathleen S, sons J. Shane, Maurice C., Henry and daughters Tina and Deni brothers Steven and Joseph sister Gwendolyn Overmeyer, 9 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren
He was born April 7, 1942, in Halstead to David and Caroline Siegrist Legan and was later adopted by Maurice G. Hanes. He was a construction subcontractor.
Hanes married Kathleen S. Jarvis March 20, 1974, in Marion.
Survivors include his wife, Kathleen of Moundridge; children J. Shane Hanes of Corpus Christi, Texas, Tina Hanes of Newton, Maurice Hanes of Fort Leonard Wood, Mo., Deni Hanes of Moundridge and Henry Hanes of McPherson; siblings Gwendolyn Overmeyer of Hutchinson, Steve Hanes of Halstead and Joe Hanes of Goshen, Ind.; nine grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held at 5 p.m. Saturday in the Moundridge Funeral Home Chapel.
Memorial donations are suggested to American Cancer Society or Good Shepherd Hospice, in care of the funeral home.∼John was born April 7, 1942 in Halstead, KS to David L Legan and Caroline L. Siegrist Legan Hanes.
He was later adopted by Maruice G. Hanes
John enlisted in the US Army at the age of 17 & served 3 years primary post in Badpost, Germany where he developed a passion for cooking, a skill he used to support his family in the years to come.
John spent many years also working in construction with roofing companies throughout Kansas. He taught his cooking and construction skills to his 5 children who still utilize them today.
John found God later in life with the help of his family and friends within the Eden Mennonite Church. He came to know Christ and believed in the saving love of Jesus.
John had many hobbies including fishing, reading, gardening and baking. He often experimented in the kitchen to create his own delicious recipes. He was a very friendly and outgoing person who was always willing to stop and talk to a familiar face. It was joked that he never met a stranger.
He loved to be outside and could often be seen sitting in the yard where he was just a wave away from anyone passing.
Those who knew John, knew he was strong in spitit and will. He always did things his own way and in his own time. His will and spirit helped him in his 18 year battle with cancer and encouraged others to do the same.
He is survived by his wife of 39 years Kathleen S, sons J. Shane, Maurice C., Henry and daughters Tina and Deni brothers Steven and Joseph sister Gwendolyn Overmeyer, 9 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren
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