Richard Franklin Hanson Sr. Obituary
The passing of Richard Franklin Hanson Sr. (Highland Park, Illinois) leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on November 23, 2025 at the age of 85. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Richard Franklin Hanson Sr. to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Franklin H. Hanson and Ruth M. Hanson; and his siblings, Marilyn Bez (late Jim) and John Hanson. He is survived by: his wife Deborah; his children, Richard (Kathleen), Kathy Mandzen (Michael), Tim and Eric (Yelena); his grandchildren, Emily Doron (Jack), Billy (Jessica), Katie Lucas (Robby), Tommy, Erin Martin (Ryan), Andrew Mandzen (Ben Severino), Matthew Mandzen, Kiley, Connor, Jake, Camryn, Natalie, Wyatt, Barett, Eva and Jacob; his great grandchildren, Charlie, Annie Doron and Reese Martin; and his sister Ruth Bigelow (late Ronald).
Visitation was held on Monday, December 1st 2025 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Kelley & Spalding Funeral Home (1787 Deerfield Rd, Highland Park, IL 60035). A Mass was held on Tuesday, December 2nd 2025 at 11:00 AM at the St. Norbert Catholic Church (1809 Walters Ave, Northbrook, IL 60062).
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