Ira Hardman, 87, a long-time resident of Matteson, passed away unexpectedly but peacefully, with his wife, Helen (Anderson) Hardman and two of his daughters by his side. He was the loving father of Bonnie (Randy) Miller, Andrea (Steven) Sindelar, Holly (Joe) Glogovsky and the late Claire (David) Poll. He was the cherished Grandfather of nine and proud Great-Grandfather of Six. Ira was active in his church and many organizations, including Commander of American Legion Post 474, President of Matteson Library, Matteson Rotary, South Suburban Archaeological Society and was a Docent at the Oriental Institute of the University of Chicago. Memorials may be made to any of the above organizations. Visitation Friday April 12 from 4:00 to 9:00 at Hirsch Funeral Home in Matteson, IL Services on Saturday April 12 at 10:00 at Hirsch Funeral Home in Matteson, IL Burial will be at Abraham Lincoln Cemetery in Joliet, Il at a later date. Service Information Cemetery Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery 20953 W Hoff Road Elwood, IL 60421 --> Visitation Friday April 12, 2013 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM Hirsch West End Chapel 50 Westwood Drive Park Forest, IL 60466 --> Service Saturday April 13, 2013 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM Hirsch West End Chapel 50 Westwood Drive Park Forest, IL 60466 -->