Marylis Jeannette Hansen

Marylis Jeannette Hansen

April 26, 1925 - June 25, 2024

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STOUGHTON - Marylis Jeannette Hansen, age 99, of Stoughton, passed away peacefully at sunset on Tuesday, June 25, 2024, with family at her side.


Marylis was born on April 26, 1925, in Stoughton, the daughter of Vern "Bun" and Judith "Lovina" (Olson) Showers. She graduated from Stoughton High School in 1943 and received her bachelor’s degree of education from the University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee. She was united in marriage to Joseph Hansen on June 19, 1948, in Stoughton. She taught at Yahara Elementary School for over 30 years. With great dedication, she introduced young children to school and started them on their lifelong journey of learning.


Marylis looked forward to spending time with her family and friends at their lake home. She was an avid reader and golfer and enjoyed tending to her flowers. She looked forward to vacationing with Joe on the beaches of Florida. She truly cherished the companionship of many dogs throughout her life.


Marylis is survived by her daughter, Mary Jo (Eric) Frey; son, Mark (Cindy) Hansen; and five grandchildren, Matthew (Krista) Frey, Curt (Bao) Frey, David (Katherine) Frey, Shannon (Charlie) Appleby and Sonia (Jake) Carter. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph; parents, Bun and Lovina; and sister-in-law, Karen (Walter) Landerud.


A celebration of life will be held at a later date.


Memorials may be gifted in Marylis’ name to Dane County Humane Society or Skaalen Assisted Living.


Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.


Gunderson Stoughton

Funeral & Cremation Care

1358 Highway 51 N. @ Jackson St.

(608) 873-4590



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Bob Barnett
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My kindergarten teacher many many years ago.
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Brian Ganje
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A great kindergarten teacher. Yahara 1972-1973. My condolences.
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steve sheski
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My association with Mrs. Hansen goes back to the 1970s at Yahara Elementary School. My 5th grade students would help Mrs. Hansen's kindergarteners with their activities, and read to them as well. I certainly enjoyed my teaming work with Mrs. Hansen, a very competent and caring teacher. Such a good role model for me. My condolences to her family. May Mrs. Hansen rest in God's Eternal Light now and forever amen.

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