Robert E. Hayden

Robert E. Hayden, 77, of Mascoutah, IL born Jan. 11, 1935 in Harvard, IL died, Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2013 at his residence.

Robert was a loving father, grandfather, brother, and son of the late Harold and Evaleen, nee O’Rouke, Hayden, and a friend.

A retired farmer and artist, who graduated from the Art Institute of Chicago, Robert grew up in Harvard, IL with one brother, Joseph (Alice-wife of Joseph) and resided in Mascoutah, IL for the last 22 years.

He was a father to Edward, Mary Kathleen, Bridget, Brian, Clare, Sarah, Steven, David and John.

Robert loved life and enjoyed travelling. He never met an enemy and made friends everywhere he went. He was a member of Holy Childhood Catholic Church in Mascoutah and enjoyed being a part of the catholic community. Robert will be greatly missed by many.


Memorials may be made to Holy Childhood Memorial Improvement Fund or in the form of masses. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting mollfuneralhome.com.

Visitation: Friends may call from 10 to 11 AM Saturday, Jan. 5, 2013 at the Holy Childhood Catholic Church in Mascoutah.

Funeral: A funeral mass will be held 11AM Saturday, Jan. 5, 2013 at Holy Childhood Catholic Church with Fr. Jim Thomas officiating.

Other Services: Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until Mass is celebrated at 11 a.m. Monday, Jan. 7, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 206 E. Front St., Harvard. Father Rafael Tunarosa will officiate.
Interment will be in St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery in Harvard.