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

Marylis Jeannette Hansen

April 26, 1925 - June 25, 2024

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