Obituaries

JEAN HANSON

Easter Lily   Jean Hanson, 96, Burlington died May 28, 2014, at East Troy Manor. She was born May 19, 1918, to the late Cecil and Edith (Buchanan) Montague, in Madison. Her early life was spent in Stoughton where she graduated from Stoughton High School.

On Jan. 10, 1942, she married the late Robert ‘Bob’ Hanson. Following marriage they resided in Stoughton until moving to Racine in the early 1950s.

She was employed by WFAS – St. Mary’s for 25 years as an operating room tech. She made many close friends during her time working at the hospital. She was a former member of St. Joseph’s Church in Racine. She enjoyed cooking and baking for family and friends. She took pride in setting a beautiful table and entertaining her guests. Other hobbies she enjoyed were shopping, reading and knitting.

Survivors include her children, Betty Jean (Dennis) Tully, Burlington, Pamela Nees, Racine, Annette Davis, Madison; eight grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren.

She was further preceded in death by grandson, Joel Nees; son-in-law, Dean Nees; a brother; and two sisters;

A celebration of Jean’s life with family and friends will be held at a later date. Schuette-Daniels Funeral Home & Crematory, Burlington, is serving the family.

The family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to East Troy Manor, Season Hospice and especially to the staff of Pine Brook Point for their care and compassion.

Well-wishers can visit www.danielsfamilyfuneral.com.

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