Lorraine F. Hanson

DETTE, FOLEY, GREENSLADE, HANSON, IVERSON, SJOBAKKEN

Posted By: Cindy (email)
Date: 12/2/2021 at 18:49:08

Lorraine F. Hanson, 93 years old, of Independence, Iowa, died on Thursday, September 6, at Lexington Estate in Independence.

She was born on October 6, 1924, in Howard County, the daughter of John James and Ruth Dette (Sjobakken) Greenslade. She graduated from high school in Cresco. On April 10, 1963, she and Norman Lewis Hanson were married in Galena, Illinois. He preceded her in death in December of 2017.

Mrs. Hanson was the manager of Miller Wohl Clothing in Oelwein, before retiring in 1984. She was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Independence.

Mrs. Hanson is survived by two daughters: Ronda (Troy) Foley of Independence, and Ruthann Iverson of Cresco; four grandchildren; and eight great grandchildren. She is also survived by four step-daughters: Peggy, Judy, Sharri, and Barb; three step sons: Jeff, Scott, and Marty; and their families.

In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents; a sister; and three brothers.

Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, September 12, at the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Independence with Rev. Greg DeBoer officiating. Burial will be in Mt. Hope Cemetery in Independence.

Friends may call for visitation from 4 until 6 p.m. on Tuesday, September 11, at the White Funeral Home in Independence. On line condolences may be left at www.Whtie-MtHope.com.