Elizabeth Hanson Obituary

The family of Elizabeth Hanson of Decorah, Iowa announces her passing on June 6, 2026. Elizabeth, born on August 7, 1938, is remembered by family, friends, and others who shared time and connection. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Arnold Thompson (Esther) and Esther Thompson (Kraby); and her husband Jim. She is survived by: her friend Jan Ottesen; her granddaughter Betty Day; her sons, Dave Hanson (Carol), Doug Hanson (Laurie) and Darryl Hanson of Decorah, IA.; her grandchildren, Mandy Mueller (Greg) of Decorah, IA and Mitch Hanson (Erica) of Decorah, IA.; her great grandchildren, Dominic, Danika, Austin, Mason, Elle, Nori, Landon, Bailey, Logan, Colt, Devon, Gabriel, Mikael, Sammuel, Nathaniel, Caden, Caylee, Jaelyn and Landry; her great great grandchild Veyda; her nieces, Diane Roberts (Wayne) of Hardy, AR and Linda Hanson of Decorah, IA.; her close friends, Ken Otteson of Decorah, IA. and Tina Bappe of Decorah, IA.; her daughter-in-law Karla Hanson; her parents-in-law, Emil and Melia Hanson (Thompson); her sister-in-law Helen Hanson (Kenneth); her nephew Wayne Hanson; Arnold.

In Lieu of flowers, memorials may go to the family in memory of Betty.