Marlene Hanson
The Funeral Liturgy for Marlene Hanson were at 10:00 AM Friday, June 20, 2008. Father Marcel
Vogel celebrated the Liturgy at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Plentywood; a vigil was held at 7:00
PM Thursday at Fulkerson Memorial Chapel in Plentywood. Urn bearers were Chase Hanson
and Rory and Russell Wanner; Gift Bearers were Amber, Danielle, Maddie, and Peyton Hanson.
Ushers were Brian and Ross Hanson, Connie Nielsen and Nadine O’Toole, and recognized as
Honorary Bearers were the member of the Plentywood American Legion Auxiliary and all of
Marlene’s other family and friends. Interment of cremated remains will be in the Eastern Montana
State Veterans Cemetery in Miles City at a later date.
Marlene was 71; she died peacefully at her home in Plentywood with her family at her side
Sunday, June 15, 2008. A loving and devoted wife, mother, and friend, Marlene will be deeply
missed. Her family suggests donations to Sheridan Memorial Hospice in lieu of flowers.
Born August 28, 1936 in New England, North Dakota, Marlene Rose was the daughter of Frank
and Magdalena (Madler) Stecher. She grew up on the family farm there and attended St. Mary’s
school in New England, then attended college and earned a teaching certificate.
The Funeral Liturgy for Marlene Hanson were at 10:00 AM Friday, June 20, 2008. Father Marcel
Vogel celebrated the Liturgy at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Plentywood; a vigil was held at 7:00
PM Thursday at Fulkerson Memorial Chapel in Plentywood. Urn bearers were Chase Hanson
and Rory and Russell Wanner; Gift Bearers were Amber, Danielle, Maddie, and Peyton Hanson.
Ushers were Brian and Ross Hanson, Connie Nielsen and Nadine O’Toole, and recognized as
Honorary Bearers were the member of the Plentywood American Legion Auxiliary and all of
Marlene’s other family and friends. Interment of cremated remains will be in the Eastern Montana
State Veterans Cemetery in Miles City at a later date.
Marlene was 71; she died peacefully at her home in Plentywood with her family at her side
Sunday, June 15, 2008. A loving and devoted wife, mother, and friend, Marlene will be deeply
missed. Her family suggests donations to Sheridan Memorial Hospice in lieu of flowers.
Born August 28, 1936 in New England, North Dakota, Marlene Rose was the daughter of Frank
and Magdalena (Madler) Stecher. She grew up on the family farm there and attended St. Mary’s
school in New England, then attended college and earned a teaching certificate.
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Remembering Marlene
She taught grades kindergarten through 6th in a one room school house at Teepee Butte school in Dover, North Dakota. She married
Charles G. Hanson on November 26, 1957. They lived on the family farm for a time, then moved into New England. In 1961 they moved
to Baker, Montana where her husband worked in the oil field. After 7 more moves, the family settled in Plentywood in 1969, where they
have lived since. Marlene and Charles recently celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary.
Family activities were the center of Marlene’s life: she followed the children’s school and athletic events, and continued to do so as an
Honorary Member of the Plentywood Athletic Club. She belonged to St. Joseph Catholic Church and served as a CCD teacher. Marlene
was widely regarded as an accomplished seamstress – she always had a backlog of sewing projects, both of her own and for other
people. After her family was raised, she worked in various jobs outside the home. She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary
and of the Elks.
Marlene is survived by her husband, Charles, of Plentywood, and six children: Anita Kehr and her husband Nick, of New England;
LaVonne Wanner, of Billings; Suzette Hanson, of Palm Harbor, Florida; Glenn Hanson and his wife Heidi, of Dickinson, North Dakota;
Marlan Hanson and his wife Aileen, of Fort Collins, Colorado; and Deloy Hanson and his wife Angie, of Billings. She is also survived by
14 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren, and well as by six brothers and sisters: Lorraine Godes, of Colville, Washington; Mary
Hanson, of New England; Richard Stecher, of Glendive, Montana; Wilford Stecher, of Billings; Clifford Stecher, of New England; and
LaVern Bourdeau, of Bismarck, North Dakota. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by 3 brothers: Vernon, Joseph, and
Remi; and by a sister, Elizabeth.
Fulkerson Funeral Home of Plentywood had charge of arrangements.
Charles G. Hanson on November 26, 1957. They lived on the family farm for a time, then moved into New England. In 1961 they moved
to Baker, Montana where her husband worked in the oil field. After 7 more moves, the family settled in Plentywood in 1969, where they
have lived since. Marlene and Charles recently celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary.
Family activities were the center of Marlene’s life: she followed the children’s school and athletic events, and continued to do so as an
Honorary Member of the Plentywood Athletic Club. She belonged to St. Joseph Catholic Church and served as a CCD teacher. Marlene
was widely regarded as an accomplished seamstress – she always had a backlog of sewing projects, both of her own and for other
people. After her family was raised, she worked in various jobs outside the home. She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary
and of the Elks.
Marlene is survived by her husband, Charles, of Plentywood, and six children: Anita Kehr and her husband Nick, of New England;
LaVonne Wanner, of Billings; Suzette Hanson, of Palm Harbor, Florida; Glenn Hanson and his wife Heidi, of Dickinson, North Dakota;
Marlan Hanson and his wife Aileen, of Fort Collins, Colorado; and Deloy Hanson and his wife Angie, of Billings. She is also survived by
14 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren, and well as by six brothers and sisters: Lorraine Godes, of Colville, Washington; Mary
Hanson, of New England; Richard Stecher, of Glendive, Montana; Wilford Stecher, of Billings; Clifford Stecher, of New England; and
LaVern Bourdeau, of Bismarck, North Dakota. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by 3 brothers: Vernon, Joseph, and
Remi; and by a sister, Elizabeth.
Fulkerson Funeral Home of Plentywood had charge of arrangements.
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Russell Bell
LaBelle, FL
bell_r1@firn.edu
Marlene was a great lady and will be missed by family and friends.
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LaBelle, FL
bell_r1@firn.edu
Marlene was a great lady and will be missed by family and friends.
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