Landyn Hanel

Landyn William Hanel of Millington, Michigan, passed away Monday, January, 4th 2021, at the age of 17.  Landyn was born on June 21, 2003 in Flint, Michigan and was the son of Jason and Heidi (Staley) Hanel.

Landyn was a junior at Millington High School where he loved his high school activities.  His passion for football was obvious as a young kid and continued to grow.  As a junior, Landyn helped take his team to the playoffs as the starting fullback for the Millington Cardinals Varsity Football Team in 2020.  Landyn’s next passion was spending time with his true love, Dylan Holmes.  Landyn also enjoyed riding dirt bikes, snowmobiling, hunting, fishing, and spending time with friends and family, which includes his best friend and brother Waylon and also Issac Slough.

Landyn was taken away from the people who loved him dearly all too soon, and will be missed by many, but will never be forgotten.  Forever in our hearts, until we meet again.  We love you Landyn!

Landyn leaves his parents, Jason & Heidi Hanel, and a brother and very best friend, Waylon Hanel.  He also leaves his grandparents;  Matt & Debra Hanel, Paul & Sheryl Staley, and grandmother Jan Staley, great-grandparents; Alice Hanel, John G. Hanel, Virginia Staley, William & Linda Weatherford.  Landyn also leaves his Aunt Andrea Hanel, Aunt Mandy & Uncle Josh Hanel, and Uncle Jared and Aunt Allie Staley and several special cousins. Landyn is preceded in death by his great-grandfather William John Staley.

The funeral will be held at St. Paul Lutheran in Millington, Michigan.  The visitation for all family and friends will be held on Wednesday, January 13th, 2021 beginning at 10:00am for immediate family and opens up for all other friends and family at 11:00am with the funeral service beginning at 2:00pm.  There will be a grave burial directly following at the Millington Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Millington Football Program.  To honor Landyn, please dress casual. For those who can not attend there will also be a live stream of the service on stpaulmillington.org click on streaming available to take you to the service. Please remember to be safe and social distance as best as possible.

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