Glen W. Hinds

Glen W. Hinds, 85, of Springfield, died at 12:20 a.m. on Monday, September 26, 2005 at Heritage Manor Nursing Home. Glen was born on June 25, 1920 in Salisbury, the son of William G. and Marie Davis Hinds. He married Helen Williamson; she preceded him in death on February 24, 1980. Glen retired in 1978 from Fiat Allis where he had been employed as an assembly worker for thirty-two years. He was a member of United Auto Workers Union #1027 and the Moose Club. He was an avid Chicago Cubs fan, never missing a game whether on TV or attending a game in Chicago. He loved watching Days of Our Lives without being interrupted and also a member of the Roman Catholic faith. He was also preceded in death by one daughter: Kathy Ann Lowery; two brothers: Virgil and Edward Hinds and one sister: Matella Steinkerger. He is survived by two sons: Ronald L. (wife, Jaye) Hinds of Jacksonville and Michael G. Hinds of Springfield; four grandchildren: Chris Merrighn, Michelle Edwards and Randa and Scott Hinds; four great grandchildren: Ashley Merrighn, Michael Merrighn, Jr., Abbey Mariconi and Noah Edwards; two sisters: Donna Allen of Springfield and Marcella Lael of Williamsville; one brother: William K. 'Kenny'(wife, Belva) Hinds of Springfield and several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m.on Thursday, September 29, 2005 at Kirlin-Egan and Butler Funeral Home, 900 S. 6th St. Springfield. Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, September 30, 2005 at Kirlin-Egan and Butler Funeral Home with Rev. Michael Haag officiating. Burial will follow in Calvary Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to American Heart Association, Midwest Affiliate, Memorial & Tributes Lockbox, 3816 Paysphere Circle, Chicago, IL 60674 or Arthritis Foundation, Central Illinois Chapter, 2621 N. Knoxville, Peoria, IL 61604. The family of Glen W. Hinds is being served by Kirlin-Egan and Butler Funeral Home, 900 S. 6th St. Springfield.