Harold E. Daum, 86, of Granite City, Illinois, passed away at 1:15 a.m. on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, at Evercare of Edwardsville. He was born November 16, 1939, in Hoyleton, Illinois, a son of the late George and Helen (Burnett) Daum.
He married the love of his life, Christine “Chris” (Guthrie) Daum, on February 14, 1964, in Vancouver, Washington. They shared many cherished years together until her passing on February 23, 2009.
Harold dedicated much of his life to serving others through his work. He was employed at General Steel before joining St. Joseph Hospital in Alton, where he worked from 1972 until 1989. He later continued his career at St. Anthony’s Hospital in Alton, retiring in January 2005 after 16 years of faithful service.
A longtime and devoted member of St. John Lutheran Church in Granite City, Harold lived his life guided by faith, family, and service. He was also a proud veteran of the United States Navy, honorably serving his country during the Cold War era.
He is survived by two daughters, Billie Hanna of Kempner, Texas, and Sheryl (Ed) Johnson of Huntsville, Alabama; three sons, Christopher Willings of Taylorville, Illinois, Michael (Angelia) Willings of Hannibal, Missouri, and Kevin Daum of Granite City, Illinois; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren; a brother, Gary Daum of Kincaid, Illinois; many nieces and nephews; and other extended family members and friends.
In addition to his beloved wife and parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Debra Grant; a stepson, Thomas Willings; a stepdaughter, Janet Bellamy; three brothers, Wilfred Daum, Ronald Daum, and Dwight Daum; and three sisters, Darlene Grafton, Sandra Daum, and Sharon Daum.
In celebration of his life, visitation will be held at Irwin Chapel, 3960 Maryville Road in Granite City, on Friday, June 26, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. until the time of the funeral service at 1:00 p.m., with Reverend Bill Hale officiating. Burial with military honors will follow at St. John Cemetery on Maryville Road in Granite City.
Memorial donations may be made to St. John Lutheran Church. Condolences and memories may be shared at irwinchapel.com.
