HANSON, Josephine (Hanson) 1885 - 1981

SVEEN, HANSON

Posted By: Errin Wilker
Date: 2/2/2013 at 16:37:40

Rites for Elderly Lady

Josephine Hanson, 96, of Waukon, died July 29 at the Good Samaritan Center where she was a resident for several years. She was born Feb. 4, 1885 in Waukon. Her parents were John and Karen Sveen Hanson. She was educated in local schools and married Carl J. Hanson on July 29, 1920 in Allamakee county.

She was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church. She is survived by a daughter, Carol, and one son, Alvin, both of Waukon, and four grandchildren. Also surviving are brothers, Ottemus Hanson of Waukon and Carl Hanson of Charles City.

Funeral services were held July 31 at 10:30 a.m. at St. John’s, the Rev. Marlyn Hansing officiating. Pallbearers were Richard Hanson, Gordon Engen, Robert Hanson, Howard Dickson, Eugene Knudtson, and William Ferring. Martin funeral home was in charge of arrangements.

Source: Allamakee Journal, Lansing, IA, 05 Aug. 1981