Irvin D. Hamline, 99, of Galesburg, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 5, 2022, at 7:20 PM at Seminary Manor, Galesburg.
Irvin was born on November 12, 1923, in Gross, Kansas. He was the son of Roy and Mary Ann (Evans) Hamline. He married Doris Willison on February 11, 1949, in East Galesburg. Together they celebrated 61 years of marriage before she preceded him in death on October 31, 2010. Irvin is survived by his son, Brian (Deanne) Hamline of Galesburg; sister, Carolyn Parker of Moline; sister-in-law, Jean Hamline of East Galesburg. He was also preceded in death by his parents and two brothers.
Irvin attended Knoxville schools. He was a World War II Veteran, serving in the European Theatre from 1943-1946. After his tour in the service, Irvin worked at Purington Brick Co., Rowe Manufacturing, and the Galesburg Community School District 205.
Cremation rites will be accorded. Graveside services will be held at 2:00 PM, on Saturday, April 29, 2023, at the Knoxville Cemetery, Knoxville. Military rites will be conducted at the graveside. Hurd-Hendricks Funeral Homes & Crematory in Knoxville, Illinois have been entrusted with arrangements. Memorials may be donated to the East Galesburg Chapel, East Main Location. Online condolences and/or expressions of sympathy may be sent through www.hurd-hendricksfuneralhome.com
