Hannah Marie Mandel Hills, age 18 of Saint John, Indiana passed away on Sunday, October 13, 2019 unexpectedly. She is survived by her loving mother and father, Angela Marie and David Michael Watkins; her two brothers, David (Cassandra) Watkins Jr. and Joshua (Priscilla) Watkins; her sister, Skylar Watkins; her baby nephew, Jeremiah Joseph Watkins; her Nana and Oopa Jim and Doreen Mandel; her grandparents, Timmie and Cheryl Watkins; and her future husband Brandon Redding.

Friends may visit with the family on Thursday, October 17, 2019 from 3:00 to 8:00 PM at the Schroeder-Lauer Funeral Home, 3227 Ridge Road, Lansing, Illinois. Funeral services for Hannah will be held on Friday, October 18, 2019 at 11:00 AM at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 8601 Harrison Ave., Munster, Indiana with Rev. Peter A. Speckhard officiating. Friends may visit with the family on Friday from 10:00 AM until time of service at the church. Hannah will be laid to rest at Assumption Cemetery, Glenwood, Illinois.

Hannah attended Purdue Northwest studying to be a teacher in sign language. She worked as a Certified Nursing Assistant at Munster Community Hospital. Hannah was such a loving, wonderful person that touched so many lives. She was always there for her friends and family. She is now living her Eternal life with her Heavenly father, Jesus Christ in heaven.  Hannah was loved by many and she will be truly missed.