Darlene Ann Hanson

LODI/HARMONY GROVE-Darlene Ann Hanson, age 85 of Poynette, peacefully passed away on Saturday, April 21, 2018.  She was born on May 22, 1932, in Ames, Iowa, the daughter of the late William and Anna (Copp) Rye.  Darlene was a 1950 graduate of Owatonna High School in Owatonna, MN where she met her forever love. Darlene retired as an interior designer from Beacon Furniture in Madison, WI.  She was an active and engaged member of the Dekorra Lutheran Church where she treasured every opportunity to share her faith and love.  She also enjoyed gardening, playing the organ and, most of all, spending time with family and friends. Survivors include her beloved Arthur C. Hanson; daughter, Cynthia (Brad) Martens; her sister, Doris Hanson; 10 grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren and many other relatives and friends.She was proceeded in death by her two sons, Dana Paul Hanson and Arthur Stephen Hanson; her parents; and her brother, Bill Rye. Darlene will always be remembered for her kindness and everlasting love of life.  Those who were touched by her on this earth are eternally grateful to have been connected by love, and joy, and heavenly music to forever fill our ears.  We are thankful that God gifted us these moments to help us through our tears and we know that God has her in his arms once again. Those she left behind will forever have her in their hearts, and will always love her, will always remember, and can smile because one day we will meet again. Funeral services will be held at DEKORRA LUTHERAN CHURCH, N3099 Smith Road, Poynette, at 2:00 pm on Thursday, April 26, 2018, with Rev. Ryan Rouse presiding.  Burial will be held at the County Line Cemetery.   Visitation will be held at the church on Thursday from 12:30 pm until 2:00 pm. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com  Gunderson Lodi Funeral & Cremation Care 157 South Main Street 608-592-3201