Susan L. Hanson

1941 - 2018

BORN

1941

DIED

2018

Susan Hanson Obituary

SUSAN L. HANSON

Born: July 15, 1941

Died: December 1, 2018

Susan L. Hanson, of Downers Grove, died December 1, 2018 at the age of 77 years. Susan was born July 15, 1941 in Greencastle, IN to Marshall and Genevieve Abrams.

Loving mother of Kristen (Dave), Erik (Jessica), Steve (Jodi), Brad and Kathy (Gary). Doting grandmother of Amanda, Ben, Joe, Jennifer, Havana, Mackenzie, Nick, Michelle and Joshua.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward A. Hanson, in 2012.

Memorial service to be held on Saturday, December 29, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. at the First Congregational Church of Downers Grove (1047 Curtiss St, Downers Grove, IL).

In lieu of flowers, please make donations in memory of Susan Hanson to either the Downers Grove Public Library Foundation (1050 Curtiss St, Downers Grove, IL 60515) or the P.E.O. Foundation (3700 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50312).

Published by Suburban Life Publications on Dec. 12, 2018.
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My sincerest condolences. I worked with Sue in the Adult and Teen Services Department at the Downers Grove Public Library. I will remember her as a smart, sophisticated and upbeat lady. May your cherished memories of her give you comfort.

Megan Davis

December 29, 2018

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