Mr. Robert Hanson
January 14, 1949 - February 13, 2021
Robert Bird Hanson, 72, of Peoria peacefully passed away February 13, 2021 at 2:05 a.m. at OSF Saint Francis Medical Center. Robert was born January 14, 1949 in Peoria to Jimmy Hanson and Hattie Taylor Hanson, they precede him. Robert attended Peoria Woodruff Highschool and went on to Grandview College in Iowa obtain his Bachelor’s Degree in Education in 1975. He went on to become a schoolteacher for Peoria District 150. He was an exceptional basketball player and a huge fan of all sports. Robert is survived by four children: Nina (Eddie Mann) Washington of Peoria; Marnetta Mitchell of Bloomington, IL; Mike (Cohsheika) Hughes of McDonough, GA; Anelia Black of Snellville, GA; five siblings: Mary Galloway (AL) of Angie, LA, John Lee (Wendy) Hanson of Tulsa, OK, Diane Hanson of Milwakee, WI, Jasper (Theresa) Hanson of Atlanta, GA, and Ricky (Jaqueline) Hanson of Peoria; fourteen grandchildren and twenty-six great grandchildren; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other family and friends whom will miss him dearly. In addition to his loving parents Robert was preceded in death by: four brothers and one sister. A Visitation Service will be held Saturday, February 20, 2021 at T.W. Parks Colonial Chapel at 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Due to COVID -19 mandates masks and social distancing are required. Robert will be laid to rest at Lutheran Cemetery.
Robert Bird Hanson, 72, of Peoria peacefully passed away February 13, 2021 at 2:05 a.m. at OSF Saint Francis Medical Center. Robert was born January 14, 1949 in Peoria to Jimmy Hanson and Hattie Taylor Hanson, they precede him. Robert attended... View Obituary & Service Information