Willis 'Bill' Hannifin

Willis "Bill" Hannifin, age 82, of Greenville, South Carolina, formerly of Madelia, Minnesota died on January 9, 2016 at the Cascades Verdae in Greenville, South Carolina. Bill Hannifin was born in Madelia, MN, he was the son of the late Francis and Irene G. Pauley Hannifin. Mr. Hannifin served in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War. He retired as an executive at Cargill, Inc. Surviving, in addition to his wife; children, Paula DeMinck and husband, Doug, of Fargo, ND and Tim Hannifin of Suwanee, GA; three grandchildren; and a sister, Avis Pettersen of Mankato, MN. He was preceded in death by a sister. A Funeral Mass was celebrated at St. Mary Magdalene Catholic Church in Greenville, SC on Friday, January 15, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. Memorials may be made to the Cancer Society of Greenville County, 113 Mills Ave, Greenville, SC 29605. Service Information 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Saturday, January 23, 2016 St. Mary's Catholic School Hall, Madelia 223 1st St. NW Madelia , Minnesota, United States 56062 Interment Information Calvary Cemetery, Madelia East, Co. Hwy 3 Madelia, Minnesota, United States 56062 Reception Cake and coffee will be served at the St. Mary's school hall during the visitation. Military Rites Military honors by the Madelia Area Veterans Honor Guard will take place at the Calvary Cemetery.