Michael Hassard

Michael C. Hassard, 81, of Belleville, IL, born Saturday, January 16th, 1944, in East St. Louis, IL, passed away Monday, August 18, 2025 at his home in Belleville, IL.

Michael worked as a engineer for ICG Railroad for over 25 years. He loved all sports, especially the St. Louis Blues and the Green Bay Packers. He served as a U. S. Marine and enjoyed his time in the service. Most of all, he loved spending time with his family and watching his children and grandchildren play sports.

He was preceded in death by his:

• Wife: Kathryn “Kathy” L., nee Baudino, Hassard
• Father: Francis Hassard
• Mother: Dorcas, nee Cason, Hassard
• Son: Michael Hassard II
• Sisters
  • Joan Howell
  • Judy Knepper

Surviving are his:

• children
  • Gina (David Schaub) Hassard of Belleville, IL
  • Kristin (Jesse) Reynolds of Belleville, IL
  • Shane (Leslie) Hassard of Swansea, IL
  • Matthew (Nicole) Hassard of Belleville, IL
  • Adam Hassard of Belleville, IL
  • Amy (Marty Carney) Hassard of Millstadt, IL
• Grandchildren
  • Maria (Greg Murphy) Hassard
  • Jacob (Cassi) Fahrner
  • Alexis (Haley Linton) Hassard
  • Travis Schaub
  • Samantha Schaub
  • Ryan (Emma) Tate
  • Kyle (Taylor) Tate
  • Madelyn Tate
• Great grandchildren
  • Cason Michael Murphy
  • Kenzo Murphy
  • Carolina Fahrner
  • Valerie Hock
  • Beau Tate
  • Westley Fahrner
• Dear nieces and nephews

Memorials: Memorials may be made to the Belleville Area Humane Society.

Services: Private family interment will be at Mount Hope Cemetery, Belleville, IL.