Springfield — Bill Wayne Hannaford, 59, of Springfield, Illinois, passed away Friday, July 3, 2026, at Missouri Baptist Hospital in St. Louis. Bill was born Dec. 22, 1966, in White Hall, the son of Bill G. and Evelyn T. Hyle Hannaford. Bill was preceded in death by his parents.

Bill attended Roodhouse High School and worked in the IMD department at ImpactLife.

He had a love of learning, including Eastern European history, unique cuisines, electronic synthesizer music, math and computer programming. An autodidact, Bill was a lifelong learner and a supporter of freedom, including support for Ukraine and for landmine-clearing rats in Cambodia.

Bill is survived by one brother, George W. Hannaford, of Brumley, Missouri; one sister, Florence Bryant, of Jacksonville; and one nephew.

No services are planned.

Curry Funeral Home in Pawnee is honored to serve the family and friends of Bill Hannaford. Online condolences may be shared at www.curryfh.com.