Norma Hanson

MADISON-Norma T. Hanson, age 102, of Madison, passed away peacefully on Thursday, Oct. 8, 2009, at Karmenta Center. She was born on June 12, 1907, in Pleasant Springs township, the daughter of Albert and Sophia (Rinden) Hoveland. Norma married Lars Hanson on Dec. 25, 1935. She was in the band, Arizona Cowboys, with her brothers Atwood, Milo and Russell. Norma was an active member of Bethel Lutheran Church for many years. She enjoyed dancing, and loved the Chicago Cubs. Norma is survived by her children, Lee (Shirley), Dale (Lynn), and Debbie; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and a brother, Russell. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lars; a daughter, Linda; brothers, Atwood and Milo; and sister, Gladys. Funeral services will be held at BETHEL LUTHERAN CHURCH, 312 Wisconsin Ave., Madison, at noon on Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2009, with the Rev. John Swanson presiding. Visitation will be at the church from 11 a.m. until the time of the service on Wednesday. Burial will be at Roselawn Memorial Park. Memorials may be made to Bethel Lutheran Church or Karmenta Center. A special thanks to Karmenta for the wonderful, compassionate care given to our mother. Gunderson EastFuneral & Cremation Centers5203 Monona Drive(608) 221-5420www.gundersonfh.com Memorials: Memorials may be made to Bethel Lutheran Church or Karmenta Center. Cemetery: Burial will be at Roselawn Memorial Park. Visitation: Visitation will be at the church from 11 a.m. until the time of the service on Wednesday. Service: Funeral services will be held at BETHEL LUTHERAN CHURCH, 312 Wisconsin Ave., Madison, at noon on Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2009, with the Rev. John Swanson presiding.