Florence Hanson

Florence D. (Johnson) Hanson, age 98 years and 11 months, of Grantsburg, WI, passed away early Wednesday morning, October 12, 2016, at Continuing Care Center of Burnett Medical Center, Grantsburg. Florence was born November 12, 1917, in Minneapolis, MN, daughter of the late Sophia Mary (Anderson) and Carl Gunnar Wicklund. She was raised by the late Carl and Carolyn Anderson, as her mother, Sophia, died of the flu epidemic when Florence was less than a year old. She attended public schools in Minneapolis and graduated from Edison High School. On January 22, 1939, Florence married Vernon L. Johnson in Minneapolis. They owned and operated a farm in the Grantsburg area for numerous years. Vernon passed away February 18, 1989. On May 23, 1992, Florence married Glenn H. Hanson, who also was widowed. He passed away September 3, 1997. Florence was employed many years as a Nurse’s Assistant at the Grantsburg Hospital. She also worked at various other jobs over the years including providing transportation for Head Start children. Florence had been a member of Wood River Baptist Church, and also attended Wood River Tabernacle and Grace Church in Grantsburg. She appreciated being involved with the ladies’ organizations of the churches. Florence was well known for her hospitality. She loved being with family, relatives, and friends, and her door was always open for them. Florence was also very proud of her Swedish and Norwegian heritage Surviving are her three children and spouses: Susan (Richard) Heinecke, Duane (Cheryl) Johnson, and Jane (Steve) Bell; seven grandchildren and spouses: Melinda (Geoff) Holt, Michael (Vickie) Heinecke; Daniel (Beth) Johnson, James (Sharilee) Johnson; and Amy (Scott) Tichy, Kristi (Michael) McCoy, and Jonathon (Alysa) Bell; great-grandchildren: Brandon and Nathan Holt; Kyle, Jordan and Angela Heinecke; Cassondra and Jedidiah Johnson; Caleb and Evan Johnson; Megan, Emma, and Owen Tichy; Joseph and Holly McCoy; and Prescott, Joshua, and Declan Bell. The funeral service for Florence will be conducted at 2:00 pm (visitation 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm), Friday, October 14, 2016, at Grace Church in Grantsburg with Pastor Brad Moore officiating. Music will be provided by Ann Bell, Gene Gronlund, and Megan Tichy, Emma Tichy, and Holly McCoy. Fellowship and refreshments will follow the service. Burial will be in Wood River Baptist Cemetery at a later date. Casket bearers are: Dan Johnson, Scott Tichy, Mike McCoy, Jon Bell, Kyle Heinecke, and Jordan Heinecke. Arrangements have been entrusted with Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Grantsburg, WI. Florence’s family would like to express their heartfelt thanks to the nurses and other caregivers at Continuing Care Center for the loving care and understanding they provided Florence during her stay there.