Memorial
Kathryn J. Hansen, 88, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died Wednesday, September 21, 2016.
Memorial services will be held 11:00 a.m. Friday, September 30, 2016 at the Cedar Memorial Park Chapel of Memories. The family will greet friends prior to service. Private inurnment will take place at Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery.
Katie was born July 14, 1928 in Cedar Rapids to Roscoe and Lula (Sarber) Rhodes. After graduating from high school, she was united in marriage to Wallace H. Hansen on June 14, 1947 in Cedar Rapids.
She worked as an administrative assistant with Blue Cross Blue Shield for most of her career, retiring in the late 1980s. She enjoyed painting and sketching, gambling with her sister, and spending time with her beloved dog. She especially treasured time spent with friends and family.
Katie is survived by her daughters Sandy (Mike) Langridge of Marion and Lori (Doug) Wittenberg of Cedar Rapids; grandson Shane Trimble of Cedar Rapids; granddaughter Min (Gary) Grams of St. Francis, Minnesota; son-in-law Joe Yurko of Cedar Rapids; nieces: Susan Stramel, Cheryl (Kurt) Carlson and Laurie Stramel; nephew Doug (Vicki) Lane; and her dog Bogie.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Wally, in 1965; her parents; son Todd Hansen; daughter Diane Yurko; sister and brother-in-law Melda and Jerry Stramel; sister-in-law and brother-in-law Izora and Bob Lane; and nephew Mike Stramel.
Memorials in Kathryn’s name may be made to the Cedar Valley Humane Society.