Carl D. Hanes

April 10, 1925-July 21, 2004

TRENTON -- Carl Douglas Hanes, 79, died Wednesday (July 21, 2004) at his home in Trenton.

He was born April 10, 1925, to George M. and Mary Alice (Matney) Hanes in St. Francis. He grew up in the Parks and Haigler communities, where he received his education.

He entered the U.S. Army and served during World War II in the medical service.

On May 23, 1949, he married Patricia Doak. The couple divorced and she preceded him in death in 1983.

On Nov. 14, 1963, he married Frances Maxine (Cemer) Hanes in McCook. The couple made their home on a farm in Stratton.

He was preceded in death by his first wife, Patricia Doak in 1983; his second wife, Maxine on March 7, 1994; seven brothers, John, Elmer, Henry, Albert, Wayne, Jim and Alfred; three sisters, Anna Binkey, Susie Burr and Modesta Kuhns.

Survivors include one son, Wade Hanes of Blair; three daughters, Kathy McNerny and husband, Doug of Madison, Connie Meyer and Celia Trevino, both of Holdrege; step-children, DeWayne Hanes and wife, Sandra of Broken Bow, David Hanes and wife, Gail of Culbertson, Judy Brunk and husband, Earl of McCook, Carol Barber and husband, Gary of Culbertson, Beck Ebert and husband, Randy of Platteville, Colo.; 14 grandchildren; and 20 step-great-grandchildren.

Services are Saturday, 10:30 a.m., at the Herrmann Memorial Chapel in McCook with Jim Housh officiating. Inurnment will be at a later date.

Memorials may be given in his name and left at the funeral home.

Herrmann Funeral Home of McCook is in charge of the arrangements.