Anna Katherine Hanlon

Katherine (Prohaska) Hanlon went home to be with her beloved Jesus on November 4, 2017. She leaves behind her husband of 70 years, John. She was the loving mother to seven children, Bill, Judy, David, Becky (Dunham), Maribeth (St. Aubin), Steve, and Deb (Hunt), along with 17 grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her sons- Bill and David. She was also preceded in death by her siblings- Doreen Usselman, Madge Sheline, Ernest Prohaska and Martha Kolas. Katherine died peacefully in her home. She was born in Lyford, Indiana to her coal miner father, Frank, and home-making mother, Anna. She moved to Hammond in the 1930s where she worked for Lever Brothers during World War II. On Sundays, she played piano and guitar at Hammond Full Gospel Tabernacle. Later, a young minister, John Hanlon, heard her singing gospel music in the church and fell in love with her and the way she worshiped God. After the two were married in 1947, they pastored several Assembly of God churches for two decades. In each church, she played the piano, organized the Sunday school programs and crafts, wrote and directed Christmas pageants, scrubbed floors and pews, lead youth groups and counselled kids at camp – all while raising her own children. Katherine's love for her family was deep and rich. Holiday treat bags found their way to all of the children in her family. Her home was decorated with pumpkins, shamrocks and red, white and blue in July, and a sea of flowers year round. But Christmas was her favorite season. She would sing, "It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas" in September. Family gatherings in these blessed times were emboldened by her smile and laughter. She lovingly cared for the residents at St. Anthony’s nursing home for two decades. She and John were well known as “Mr. and Mrs. H” at several restaurants in Crown Point, where Katherine entertained every child she saw. Her deep Christian faith was celebrated for 92 years, even as her body began to fail. She raised her hands and said, "Thank you, Jesus," over and over again just days before her death. She attended Living Hope Church and Bethel Church over the last 40 years. Visitation will be held at Burns Funeral Home, 10101 Broadway,Crown Point on Thursday, November 9, 2015 from 5 to 8 p.m. The funeral will be at Burns on Friday, November 10th at 10 a.m. Donations may be made to Convoy of Hope, 330 S. Patterson Ave. Springfield, MO 65802.www.burnsfuneral.com

Anna Katherine Hanlon

December 29, 1924 - November 4, 2017