"Anna, such a beautiful person, so caring and friendly. It would be hard to hand pick a better neighbor then Anna. My family feels so blessed to have John and Anna in our lives."
In loving memory of
Anna Elizabeth Hanson
June 17, 1924 - October 9, 2020
Anna E. Hanson, 96, of Fort Dodge, passed away on Friday October 9, 2020 at the Fort Dodge Villa Care Center.
Funeral services will be held on Monday October 12th at 10:00 AM in the Chapel of the Laufersweiler-Sievers Funeral Home. Burial will be in Corpus Christi Cemetery. Visitation will be on Sunday from 2:00 to 4:00 PM at Laufersweiler Funeral Home.
Survivors include her sons Paul Hanson (JoAnn) of Duncombe and John Hanson of Fort Dodge, 5 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren, 3 nieces and 2 nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband Harold Hanson, infant daughter Ann Hanson, parents Fred and Elizabeth (Gerk) Winters and sister Katherine Kern and 12 infant sisters, 2 infant grandchildren.
Anna Elizabeth Winters was born on June 17, 1924 in Fort Dodge. She was raised and educated in Fort Dodge, graduated from Corpus Christi High School in 1942. Anna worked at Pappas Fruit Market for several years. On February 17, 1946 she was united in marriage to Harold Hanson, the couple established their home in Fort Dodge. Anna worked at Fort Dodge Labs for 26 years, retiring in 1986. She was a member of Holy Trinity Church and past member of the Catholic Daughters of America. She was an avid bingo player and enjoyed playing cards, sewing, embroidering and crocheting. Anna spent her last years enjoying socializing with her family at the Villa Care Center where they took good care of her and treated her like family.
Memorials may be left to the discretion of the family.
Tributes
"John and Family, My deepest condolence to all. Ann was a very special friend. Always had a smile and kind words for everyone. We have lost one of the best, but God and the Angels have her in their arms now and she is resting in peace. Love you Ann!"
"Paul, John and family. So sorry for your loss. Aunt Annie was such a nice caring person. May she rest in peace with Uncle Harold. "
"Sorry for your loss. I'll remember Anna from my visits to Villa and the short time Anna and my Mother were roomates. Prayers to all."
"Annie was a special person / adopted family member in our lives. We met when I started working at the Labs and the friendship grew and grew. We car pooled to work and Annie would often talk about her family; Harold when he was alive, John the son whom she lived with and took very good care of her and Paul and his family. In our retirement, I would sometimes go over and help them with their little dogs that needed their loving home and we would all chat and talk about the old days. Our daughters know her as Grandma Ann and she was special because she always crocheted tablecloths, afghans and other items for myself and the girls. We all have kept her and John in our prayers and wished that we had gotten to see her more, but we know that she is at peace now and no more pain and suffering. May God bless you Annie, we love you! Ginny and family"
"Anna was one of a kind, I sure enjoyed her the last 2 years, John my thoughts and prayers are with you, I?m glad I got to spend some time with you and her the last few days! I?ll never forget the last kisses I got from her. Much love, Leslie Mikesell"
"Anna was a very special Lady John cherish all the memories you can."
"John so sorry for your loss. She was loved by so many. Prayers for all. Peggy Heathman. "