Sarah J. Hahn, age 67, of Yorkville, IL, passed away suddenly on Monday, Aug. 23, 2004 at the Rush-Copley Medical Center in Aurora, IL. She was born on March 2, 1937 in St. Louis, MO, the daughter of Creighton and Grace, nee Gwinn, Johnson. Sarah was united in marriage on Aug. 20, 1960 in Madison, WI to Mr. Donald Dale Hahn, and they spent 44 happy years of their lives together. Mr. and Mrs. Hahn are members of the Yorkville Congregational Church in Yorkville, IL. She was a graduate of the University of Wisconsin, where she was a member of Phi Beta Gamma, and throughout her life, Sarah continued her education at several local colleges. She was employed as a registered nurse at both Columbia Hospital in Evanston, IL and also the Hinsdale Sanitarium in Hinsdale, IL. Sarah was also, for several years, a private duty nurse. Mrs. Hahn was, at this time, the Director of Tours at the Farns- worth House in Plano, IL. Sarah enjoyed several hobbies, especially playing and coaching tennis, and had a great appreciation of the arts. She was also active in the Oak Creek Home- owners Association. Sarah’s most enduring qualities were her sense of humor, and her innate ability to see the best in everyone. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister and aunt who will be deeply missed by her family and many, many dear friends. She is survived by her husband, Don Hahn, of Yorkville, IL; her children, Allen (Deb) Hahn of Winchester, MA and Lucinda Hahn of Chicago; her grandson, Garrett Hahn of Winchester, MA; and her brother, Jerold (Marlene) Johnson of Hamel, IL. She was preceded in death by her parents, Creighton and Grace Johnson; and her brother, in infancy. Funeral Services for Mrs. Hahn will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 28, 2004 at the Larson-Nelson Funeral Home in Yorkville, IL, with Reverend Thomas Cross officiating. Interment will follow in the Oak Grove Cemetery, Bristol, IL. Friends may call from 4 until 8 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 27, 2004 at the Larson-Nelson Funeral Home, 410 E. Countryside Parkway, Yorkville. In lieu of flowers, memorials in Sarah’s name may be made to Friends of the Farnsworth House, P.O. Box 194, 14520 River Road, Plano, IL 60545 or to Mutual Ground, P.O. Box 843, Aurora, IL 60507. Arrangements by Nelson Funeral Homes, 630-553-7611. Philip S. Nelson, Owner and Director.
