Michael Dan Hathaway

MICHAEL DAN HATHAWAY, 84, of Ellis Grove, Illinois, passed away at 2:44 pm, Sunday, January 22, 2023 at Red Bud Regional Care Center, Red Bud, Illinois.

He was born to the late Jack and Dorothy (nee Runge) Hathaway on January 9, 1939 in Chester, Illinois.

Michael married Myrtle A. Guethle on November 2, 1957 in Chester, Illinois; she preceded him in death on July 26, 2012.

He had worked as a laborer for the Laborer’s Local #925 for over 45 years.

Michael was a member of Peace Lutheran Church in Chester, Illinois. He was also a member of the Masonic Lodge #72 in Chester, Mississippi Valley Gun Club, Amateur Trap Shooter’s Association and was a Local Union President #925. Michael also enjoyed hunting and fishing.

Survivors:

2 Sons:

Michael (Kay) Hathaway Steeleville, IL

Timothy (Kelley) Hathaway Ellis Grove, IL

2 Daughters:

Debbie (Mark) Gibbs Chester, IL

Susan Oettle Ellis Grove, IL

12 Grandchildren:

Aaron Gibbs, Adam (Tasha) Gibbs, Jamie (Brian) Schoenbeck, Julie (Ed) Draper, Nicholas Oettle, Kyle (Jaime) Oettle, Jack Hathaway, Faye Hathaway,              Emma Hathaway, Flicity (Chase) Howard, Morgan Simers and Eric Simers

11 Great Grandchildren:

Kaitlin, Jade, Ralph, Kale, Emma, Connor, Grey, Cohen, Brooklyn, Lily and Tori

Many Nieces and Nephews

Preceded in Death by : Parents, Wife, 1 Son – Perry Hathaway, 1 Brother – Lester “Skip” Hathaway and 1 Sister – Peggy (Arlen) Busse

It was Michael’s wish to be cremated.

Graveside Service :

11:00 am, Friday, January 27, 2023

Ellis Grove City Cemetery, Ellis Grove, Illinois

Officiating:

Minister Deb Rathert

Inurnment :

Ellis Grove City Cemetery

Ellis Grove, Illinois

Memorials :

Ellis Grove City Cemetery