Elaine Irene Hanson Obituary
Elaine Irene Hanson, born on July 20, 1935, passed away on September 19, 2026. Elaine leaves behind family members and others who acknowledge this loss. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, William O. Johnson and Amber Johnson (Hanson). She is survived by: her children, Tammy Heenan of Blue Earth, MN, Deb Carvatt (Mark) of St. James, MN and Troy Hanson (Darla) of Blue Earth, MN; her grandchildren, Michelle Grundtner (Brian), Christopher Carvatt, Jessica O'Connell (Jeffery), Kim Benson, Dylan Drayfahl, LeAnn Carroll (Joshua), Jamie Ringness (Tyler Boettcher) and Joe Ringness (Kacey); her great grandchildren, Peyton Grundtner, Brody Grundtner, Jimmy Benson, McKensi Rodriguez (Leonardo), Zachary Benson (Abigail Michaelis), Emma Ringness, McKenzie Torgerson, Aubrey Carroll, Kailey Boettcher, Ava Boettcher and Addison Boettcher; her great great grandchild Chloe Rodriguez; and her brothers, Robert W. Johnson of St. James, MN and Marly Johnson (Carol) of North Mankato, MN. She is also survived by nieces, nephews and other extended family.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, October 15th 2026 from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM and on Friday, October 16th 2026 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the First Lutheran Church (719 6th Ave S, St James, MN 56081). A celebration of life will be held on Friday, October 16th 2026 at 11:00 AM at the same location.
