1927
Arlyn
2015
Arlyn "Shorty" Hancock
August 26, 1927 — January 31, 2015
Arlyn "Shorty" M. Hancock, 87, of Moline formerly of Cambridge and Orion, died on January 31, 2015, at Amber Ridge Memory Care, Moline.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, February 6, 2015, at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 1001 9th Street, Orion. Visitation will be from 3 to 7 p.m. Thursday, February 5, 2015, at the church. Burial will be at Glennwood Cemetery where military honors will be conducted. Memorials may be made to St. Paul Lutheran Church or to Orion High School Hall of Fame. Kirk, Huggins & Esterdahl Funeral Home, Orion, is assisting the family with arrangements.
Shorty was born on August 26, 1927, in Colona Township, IL, the son of Melvin and Lila Gainey Hancock. He married Marilyn J. Hogren on June 21, 1952, in Orion, and she preceded him in death on June 15, 1996. He worked as a farmer and for Clark Feed & Supply, retiring from farming in 1993. He was a veteran, having served as a medic in the United States Army.
Shorty graduated from Orion High School in 1945. During his time there, he played every sport that they offered. Later, he was inducted into Orion High School Hall of Fame. Shorty's love of sports continued on after high school. He also enjoyed the ever popular fast pitch softball including playing in the ISL World Tournament in Long Beach, CA, in 1958. He even continued to play golf until September 2014.
Shorty was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Orion and the Valley View Country Club. He was also a member of card club and former member of the Viking Club, where he enjoyed dancing.
Survivors include his
Daughters Laura (Steven) Douglas Geneseo, IL
Lisa (Tony) Stiles Orion, IL
Grandchildren Eric Douglas
Trisha Douglas
Craig Stiles
Kristina (fiancée, Nick Lampe) Stiles
Cory Stiles
Special Friend Carolyn Ossian Cambridge, IL
Brother Gerald (Barb) Hancock Cambridge, IL
Sisters-in-law Marcia Cox Orion, IL
Marlene (Bob) Riceman TX
Brothers-in-law Marvin (Judy) Hogren Orion, IL
Marshall "Howdy" (Alice) Hogren Orion, IL
Several nieces, nephews, golf buddies, and card club friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; wife; brothers, Lynell "John" Hancock and Don Hancock; special uncle, Fred Hancock.
Please remember me when I could remember you.
Online condolences may be left for his family by visiting esterdahl.com.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, February 6, 2015, at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 1001 9th Street, Orion. Visitation will be from 3 to 7 p.m. Thursday, February 5, 2015, at the church. Burial will be at Glennwood Cemetery where military honors will be conducted. Memorials may be made to St. Paul Lutheran Church or to Orion High School Hall of Fame. Kirk, Huggins & Esterdahl Funeral Home, Orion, is assisting the family with arrangements.
Shorty was born on August 26, 1927, in Colona Township, IL, the son of Melvin and Lila Gainey Hancock. He married Marilyn J. Hogren on June 21, 1952, in Orion, and she preceded him in death on June 15, 1996. He worked as a farmer and for Clark Feed & Supply, retiring from farming in 1993. He was a veteran, having served as a medic in the United States Army.
Shorty graduated from Orion High School in 1945. During his time there, he played every sport that they offered. Later, he was inducted into Orion High School Hall of Fame. Shorty's love of sports continued on after high school. He also enjoyed the ever popular fast pitch softball including playing in the ISL World Tournament in Long Beach, CA, in 1958. He even continued to play golf until September 2014.
Shorty was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Orion and the Valley View Country Club. He was also a member of card club and former member of the Viking Club, where he enjoyed dancing.
Survivors include his
Daughters Laura (Steven) Douglas Geneseo, IL
Lisa (Tony) Stiles Orion, IL
Grandchildren Eric Douglas
Trisha Douglas
Craig Stiles
Kristina (fiancée, Nick Lampe) Stiles
Cory Stiles
Special Friend Carolyn Ossian Cambridge, IL
Brother Gerald (Barb) Hancock Cambridge, IL
Sisters-in-law Marcia Cox Orion, IL
Marlene (Bob) Riceman TX
Brothers-in-law Marvin (Judy) Hogren Orion, IL
Marshall "Howdy" (Alice) Hogren Orion, IL
Several nieces, nephews, golf buddies, and card club friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; wife; brothers, Lynell "John" Hancock and Don Hancock; special uncle, Fred Hancock.
Please remember me when I could remember you.
Online condolences may be left for his family by visiting esterdahl.com.
Visitation Details
Thursday, February 5th, 2015, 3:00pm - 7:00pm, St. Paul Lutheran Church
Service Details
Friday, February 6th, 2015, 10:30am, St. Paul Lutheran Church
Interment Details
Glennwood Cemetery
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