Agnes Hannover

Agnes C. Hannover, age 101, of Beecher, Illinois passed away peacefully on November 1, 2026. Agnes was born on August 5, 1925, at home in Grant Park, Illinois to Henry and Emma Matthias. She was baptized, confirmed, and married Wayne Hannover on March 9, 1946, at Zion Lutheran Church in Grant Park, Illinois where she was a lifelong member. Agnes was a dedicated employee of Bernard Welding and retired on January 4, 1991. She resided in the Beecher/Grant Park area throughout her lifetime. She is survived by her daughter Carol Von Alven Bruns (Ken) of Beecher, Illinois. Cherished grandmother to Mindi Claus (Brian) and Christi Gummalauski (Rick). She is also survived by nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband Wayne Hannover, her parents Henry and Emma Matthias, in-laws Ernest and Ida Hannover, sister and brother-in-law Rosella and Lawrence Wehrmann, brother and sister-in-law Eldon and LaVerne Matthias and son-in-law James Von Alven. Agnes enjoyed knitting, crocheting, reading, playing cards and baking. Her happiest moments were spent with family and friends. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Zion Lutheran Church, Grant Park, in memory of Agnes.