Michael “Mike” E. Hawthorne, 67, Cissna Park, IL

Michael “Mike” E. Hawthorne, 67, of Cissna Park, IL passed away on Sunday, June 27, 2010 at his home.

Visitation will run from 4-8 p.m. on Tuesday, June 29, at Knapp Funeral Home in Cissna Park where services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, June 30. Rev. Brent Zastrow and Rev. Neil Larimore will officiate. Burial will be at Cissna Park Cemetery in Cissna Park, IL.

Mr. Hawthorne was born Sept. 4, 1942 in Danville, IL, a son of Alva L. and Mary J. Miller Hawthorne. He married Christine Knapp on Aug. 27, 1960 in Goodwine, IL and she preceded him in death on July 1, 2000.

Survivors include two sisters and one brother-in-law, Nancy Lee of Watseka and Rosezella “Rosie” and Larry Allen of Woodland; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Steve and Karen Hawthorne of Milford and Clarence and Elizabeth “Libby” Hawthorne of Goodwine; and special friend, Wanda VonBerg of Cissna Park.

Besides his wife he was preceded in death by his parents and one son, Mark Edward Hawthorne.

Mr. Hawthorne was a Pressman at Standard Register in Watseka for 32 years. He was a fan of the Cubs, Illini, Bears and Nascar. He loved to race micromini tractors and run the melon wagon.

Memorials may be made to Donor’s Choice.

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