Diocesan Pastoral Directory

Esselman, Deacon John M. Residence: (217) 645-3801 E-mail: jesselman@dio.org

Born: June 26, 1962. Ordained Deacon: June 24, 2007. Spouse: Rebecca (Becky) E. Esselman. Child: Allison Belle Esselman. Ministry: St. Brigid, Liberty, St. Edward, Mendon, and St. Joseph, Quincy, 2007-2017. Leave of Absence: 2017-present.

Frazier, Deacon Steven 65 Montgomery Place, Decatur, IL 62522

Cellular: (815) 584-6527 E-mail: sfrazier@dio.org

Born: January 13, 1953. Ordained Deacon: September 8, 2001. Incardinated: Diocese of Joliet. Spouse: Marjorie (Margie) Frazier. Children: Melissa Oliveri, Katherine Fuchs, Sarah Ernst, Jessica Frazier-Guilfoos. Ministry: Our Lady of the Holy Spirit, Mt. Zion, 2018-2022. Retired: 2022-present.

Funk, Deacon Kenneth R. Holy Ghost Parish, 306 N. Washington St., Jerseyville, IL 62052 Saint Mary Parish, Fieldon, IL Residence: 25526 McClusky Trail, Jerseyville, IL 62052 Cell: (815) 778-4866 E-mail: kfunk@dio.org Born: August 11, 1955. Ordained Deacon: September 24, 2016. Incardinated Diocese of Rockford. Ministry: Holy Ghost, Jerseyville, and St. Mary, Fieldon, 2022-present.

Hagen, Deacon Michael B. Blessed Trinity Parish, P.O. Box 38, Brussels, IL 62013-0038 Saint Francis of Assisi Parish, P.O. Box C, Hardin, IL 62047 Residence: 658 Schleeper Hollow Rd., Hardin, IL 62047

Residence: (618) 576-8009 E-mail: mhagen@dio.org

Born: March 1, 1954. Ordained Deacon: June 20, 2009. Spouse: Marian Ann Hagen. Children: Michael Hagen Jr., Garret Hagen, Sheri Pellitier, Kim Bryant, Eric Hagen, Scott Hagen. Ministry: Blessed Trinity, Brussels, and St. Francis of Assisi, Hardin, 2009-present.

Halbrook, Deacon Michael R. St. Elizabeth Parish, 2300 Pontoon Road, Granite City, IL 62040 Residence: 4716 Brittany Ct., Granite City, IL 62040 Parish : (618) 877-7158 Parish FAX: (618) 877-7105 Cellular: (618) 616-6587 E-mail: mhalbrook@dio.org Born: February 26, 1978. Ordained Deacon: June 26, 2021. Spouse: Suzanne Halbrook. Children: Thomas Halbrook, Matthew Halbrook, Joseph Halbrook, Andrew Halbrook. Ministry: St. Elizabeth, Granite City, 2021-present.

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