Elaine A. Hanson Obituary

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Elaine A. Hanson of Sioux Falls, South Dakota, who passed away on March 18, 2026, at the age of 80, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Elaine A. Hanson or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Clark Ritter and Gladys Ritter (Curtis); her brothers, Harold, Don, Billy, Jared Ritter and Roger Ritter; and her sister-in-law Madeline Ritter.

She is survived by: her husband Robert C. Hanson; her children, Kristi Drost of LeMars, IA, Jodi Elyea (Jeff) of Sioux Falls, SD, Jay Ritter (Jackie) of Sioux Falls, SD, Robert S. Hanson (Kelly) of Tracy, MN and Richard Hanson (Lorana) of Sioux Falls, SD; her grandchildren, Zachary Kellogg (Mariah), Kassandra Ebert (Alex), Caitlin Timmerman (Dennis), Phillip Elyea, Brodie Elyea (Jessica), Kelsi Case (Kelly), Jacob Ritter, Taylor Hanson, Grace Hanson, Jordyn Hanson and Kaden Hookom; her children, Tucker Hanson (Alana Nelson), Taylor Hanson, Alex Nichifor, Austin Nichifor and Nicholas Hanson; her grandchildren, Amy Anderson, Ryan Lynn, Alyssa Richter, Tara Lynn, Reilly Brewer and Hailey Brewer; her great grandchildren, Sage and Linden Timmerman; her sisters-in-law, Claren of Madison, SD and Diane Ritter of Sioux Falls, SD; and her friend Harvey Brewer.