Memorial
Kathaleen Mae Hanson, 84, of Cedar Rapids, died Thursday April 20, 2017 at Hiawatha Care Center. Funeral Mass: 10:30 a.m. Monday April 24, 2017 at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Cedar Rapids. A visitation will be held on Sunday from 3-6 p.m. at Cedar Memorial Park Funeral Home. Burial: Mt. Calvary Catholic Cemetery.
Kathy was born August 2, 1932, the daughter of Pete and Vera Mickelsen in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, where she graduated from McKinley High School.
On May 30,1955 she married Walter Hanson at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church. Kathy volunteered at Mercy Baby Well Clinic and later went to work at JC Penny Co. in the catalog department, where she would eventually retire.
Kathy enjoyed bowling, her pets, bird watching, gardening, HGTV and Criminal Minds. She also enjoyed attending events at the VFW-such as bingo and brunch. Kathy was a proud supporter of her grandkids events. She especially loved sitting atop the Jefferson Softball hill cheering on her granddaughter and later sitting near home plate cheering on the Mount Mercy Softball team. She was an animal lover and had several pets over the years. Most recently her beloved poodle Minnie, her parakeet Chester, and her goldfish Toby.
Kathy was a member of St. Patrick’s Catholic Church and the VFW Women’s Auxiliary.
She is survived by her five daughters; Debra (Don) Krall, Kay (Robert) Hanson, Tina Hanson, Karen (Mark) Burgart and Nancy Hanson, her grandchildren; Brian (Sheena) Krall, Alicia (Anthony) Krall, Bailey Burgart, Carson Burgart, her great grandchildren; Cael, Amayah, Adrian, Dynasty, Anthony, and brother-in-law; Barney Hanson.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Walter, her parents, and a sister, Dorothy Driscoll.
A special thank you to Dr. MaryAnn Nelson and the Hiawatha Care Center Staff who became her family and friends. To the staff who would stop by and chat, give her hugs, or just check in on her. She cherished your friendship and kindness. We are truly grateful you were a part of her life.
In Lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to St. Patrick’s Catholic Church or the Hiawatha Care Center.