Philip Neil Hansen

Philip N. Hansen

Philip went to be with the Lord on January 11, 2026. He was born on July 18, 1943, in Urbana, Illinois, and was a graduate of Urbana High School. He felt called to be a church pastor and was ordained at Webber St. Christian Church in Urbana, Illinois. He studied for the work of the kingdom and graduated from Lincoln Christian College and Seminary in Lincoln, Illinois, as well as earning a Master's degree from Lael Graduate School in St. Louis. Pastor Phil served many churches in Illinois and Indiana, directed camp weeks, performed scores of weddings/funerals, and preached many revival meetings. Phil had a special place in his heart for Southern Gospel music and sang in quartets over the years, and most recently with the Living Water Trio, with his wife Marie, and together performed over 500 concerts. After Marie passed away, Phil served by performing in many nursing homes and served as a chaplain in various places, including the Sheriff’s Dept. He had a special place in his heart for the elderly and disadvantaged. Phil loved sports and was a big Illinois sports and St. Louis Cardinals fan.

Phil was preceded in death by his wife, Marie (Fisher) Hansen, and his parents, Ralph and Myrtle Hansen of Urbana, Illinois. Sister Janet Black of Norman, OK, JoAnn Flugge of Ballwin, MO, and Roger Hansen of Boulder, CO.

He leaves behind his two sons, Darin Hansen of Charleston, IL, with his family of wife Sharla, grandchildren Bethany (Berry), Andrew Hansen, Reed Hansen, and Brady Hansen, and 6 great grandchildren. Brant Hansen of Jupiter, FL, with his family of wife Carolyn, grandchildren Justice and Julia (Townsend), and 2 great grandchildren.

Memorial donations can be made to CURE International at CURE.org.

Tanzyus Logan Funeral Service and Care is assisting with the arrangements. Please sign the family guestbook.