Trooper Todd Anthony Hanneken - Illinois State Police - True Life Hero

Todd Anthony Hanneken
- Mar. 25, 2021 -

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IL State Police Dept. Patch

Resided:	IL, USA
Born:	Dec. 03, 1975
Fallen:	Mar. 25, 2021
Race/Sex:	Caucasian Male / 45 yrs. of age
	Agency
Dept:	Illinois State Police 801 S 7th St Springfield, IL 62703 USA (217)786-7107
County:	Sangamon
Dept. Type:	State/Police
Hero's Rank:	Trooper
Sworn Date:	12/2000
FBI Class:	Crash
Weapon Class:	Vehicle
Agency URL:	Click Here
Badge:	5213
On The Job:	20 years
Duties:	assigned to State Police District 10, Pesotum

Bio: Todd Anthony Hanneken was born in Decatur, Illinois, the son of Jerry and Vickie (St. Pierre) Hanneken. He was a 1994 graduate of Mt. Zion High School. In 1999, he graduated with his bachelor's in criminal justice sciences from Illinois State University. He achieved his lifelong goal of becoming a second generation Illinois State Police Trooper, graduating in December 2000 as a part of Cadet Class 100. Todd was assigned first to State Police District 15 in Downers Grove and then home to State Police District 10, Pesotum.

He married his longtime love Michelle 'Shelley' Jean Hillman on August 18, 2001. Their story started way before that, from meeting on the square in Taylorville to their first official date on August 7, 1994. All along the way they did everything together - just how the family will continue to do as they move forward now. They were blessed with two sons, Benjamin Anthony and Nicholas William. Having two boys two years apart was exactly what was wanted, as Todd and his brother Chad were close throughout their lives.

While Todd has several professional honors, none of that compared in his life to the honor he held in his relationships with his family and friends. Todd was a family and friends first man. Todd served not just his family and friends, but his community of Mt. Zion and the entire state. Todd did everything no one saw and things no one even knew they needed. We were all better for it.

Trooper Hanneken's father also served with the Illinois State Police.

Survived by:

Shelley - Wife
& two sons

Fatal Incident Summary

Offender:	No Info
Location:	Bondville, IL USA Thu. Mar. 25, 2021
Summary:	Senior Master Trooper Todd Hanneken was killed in a single-vehicle crash on Illinois 10 near County Road 600 E in Bondville. His vehicle left the roadway before striking a utility pole and tree at about 10:45 am.
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