Henry Bardle

</element><element id="paragraph-1" type="body"><![CDATA[Henry "Hank" Bardle, age 63, of Pinckneyville, Ill., passed away on Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2012 at 9:30 p.m. in his home.

Hank was born on May 29, 1948 in Pinckneyville, Ill., a son to Sylvester "Sally" and Lucille (Gaston) Bardle, Sr. He was a coal miner for over 20 years and had retired from Peabody Baldwin Mine. He loved fishing, frog gigging, squirrel hunting and playing poker, but especially loved spending time with his family.

Survivors include his son, Robert (Crystal) Bardle of Pinckneyville, Ill.; a daughter, Bobbie Szczeblewski (boyfriend, Jason Yeo) of Du Quoin, Ill.; six siblings, Joy Collins of Pinckneyville, Ill., Linda Henson of Du Quoin, Ill., Billy Bardle of Du Quoin, Ill., Bruce (Gracie) Bardle of Pinckneyville, Ill., Paul (Hazel) Bardle of Pinckneyville, Ill. and Paula Mathis of Statesville, N.C.; two grandchildren, Cody Szczeblewski and Paige Szczeblewski and many other dear family and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Robert Bardle and Roger Gaston and a niece, Ashley Bardle.

As per Hank's wishes, he was cremated and no services were held.

Pyatt Funeral Home, Pinckneyville, Ill. was in charge of arrangements. For more information or to sign an online guest register please visit www.pyattfuneralhome.com.