Shirley M Hanson

Shirley M Hanson

November 01, 1939 - February 01, 2025

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MADISON - Shirley M. Hanson, age 85, of Madison, passed away on Saturday, February 1, 2025. She was born on November 1, 1939, in Madison, the daughter of Helmer and Arvilla (Horstmeyer) Syverud.


Shirley worked as a lab recorder for East Madison Clinic for many years.


Shirley was a member of Bethel Lutheran Church for 56 years. She loved travelling and dining out.


Shirley is survived by her husband, Lee; daughter, Carrie (Chris) Saviano; son, David Wilson; grandchildren, Michael and Alex Nikolakakis; and step granddaughter, Hannah Saviano. She was preceded in death by her parents.


Private family services will be held.
 

The family wishes to thank Dr. Stryle, nurse Cindy and the Agrace HospiceCare team for all of their wonderful care given to Shirley and her family. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.


Gunderson East
Funeral & Cremation Care
5203 Monona Drive
(608) 221-5420



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Tom, Denice, Ernie, Candace and Mark
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Denice Lash
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So glad we had the opportunity to meet you! We so much enjoyed celebrating Thanksgiving and the Fourth of July with you. Can't believe you actually ate that spicy Italian sausage sandwich. And your scalloped potatoes were fantastic. Tom & Denice Lash
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Mike Nikolakakis
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I'm so grateful we were able to spend one more Christmas together. It’s hard being so far away, and I’m saddened by how quickly your condition changed after I left. But I’m grateful for the time we had. When I arrived for the holidays, you were in the hospital, but I’ll never forget how eager and excited you were to get home so you could make fudge and Christmas cookies. That moment perfectly captured your warmth and determination. Thank you for your love and kindness. You could be tough but full of love, and I always admired that about you. I hope you’re resting peacefully now. I love you and miss you. Love -Mike
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Alex Nikolakakis
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Im glad we got to have one last Christmas all together as a family. You are so strong, Im glad youre not in pain anymore, I love you and I miss you.
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Alex Nikolakakis
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I’m glad we got to spend one more Christmas all together. Every trip to Wisconsin always felt like coming home for Christmas, where the ground was covered is snow and we would come together inside to get warm and cozy, preparing dishes, and hanging out in the living room. I’m grateful for all the time we had and the memories we shared. You had such a playful soul and a comedic side to you. You were always so cheerful and fun, cracking light hearted jokes with us and making every moment more enjoyable. I remember how you would help my brother and I slip away to go play games in the arcade or go with us into another store while we were out at the mall. You could always tell we wanted to do something else and you would always make sure we were having fun. If anything caught our interest, you made sure we went to go check it out even if it was just the three of us. Thank you for always being so kind, loving, and cheerful all the time. You were tough and always defended my brother and I from getting in trouble with mom whenever the three of us would go off on our own. I’m glad you’re no longer in pain and I hope you can rest peacefully now. I love you and miss you grandma. -Alex

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