Daniel (Danny) Francis Inlow
Known by many as "Dan, Dan the Fisherman"
Of Hardin Illinois. passed away on February 16, 2026
The Beloved Husband of Cindy Inlow, sharing a loving marriage of Thirty-Two years.
Born June 17, 1955 in Carrollton Illinois and predeceased by his father Bobby
Eugene Inlow, Mother Pearl June Jacobsen, Stepfather Lowell Jacobsen, Brothers
Tommy and Mike and dear Brother In Law John Betts. Dear Son in Law to Ann Godar
and the late Stephen Godar of Hardin Illinois. A loving brother of sisters Brenda (Bob)
Cason, Debbie Betts, Theresa (Dan) Ford, Charlotte Roy (Dena Knap) and brothers
Steve (Dean) Inlow and Mark Inlow. Brother in Law to Dennis (Molly) Godar, Linda
(Bud) Proctor, David (Karen) Godar, Ruth (Kent ) Lee and Steve (Rhonda) Godar.
Beloved by many Aunts, Uncles, Nephews, Nieces and Cousins who will always cherish
his many talents and passions for fishing, hunting, craftsmanship and a host of interests
Including fabricating specialized equipment perfecting various aspects of water sporting
gear and high end building structures purposed for their storage needs. He was
employed as a Master Welder for many years with Grossman Iron and Steel in St.
Louis, National Maintenance and Mikes Inc. where he worked on barges and
specialized hydraulic equipment. He developed a professional relationship with
OK Fastener Company widening his interest and later forming his own fastener
company. While sharing a quiet life with his bride, together they enjoyed hanging with
his fishing and deer hunting buddies Ray Bruin, Perry Stillman and Jeff Justice to name
a few. His family and many friends were his greatest love. A memorial visitation will be Saturday, February 21, 2026 from 1:00 p.m. until time of memorial service at 3:00 p.m. at Gent Funeral Home in Alton. Additional information and online guestbook may be found at
www.gentfuneralhome.com