Linda Louise Hanson
Thursday, October 13, 1949
Date of Death:
Wednesday, March 16, 2022
Age:
72 years old
Memorial Gathering
Date: Saturday April 02, 2022
Time: 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Location: River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home [ view map ]
Thursday, October 13, 1949
Date of Death:
Wednesday, March 16, 2022
Age:
72 years old
Thursday, October 13, 1949
Date of Death:
Wednesday, March 16, 2022
Age:
72 years old
Linda Louise Hanson
Linda Hanson, 72, of Rochester, MN passed from complications of ALS on Wednesday, March 16, 2022 at her home surrounded by her loving family.
Linda was born Linda Louise Zimmerman on October 13, 1949 in Rochester to Wilmer and Mary (Braun) Zimmerman. She graduated from Lourdes High School in 1968. On February 4th, 1972 she married her best friend Steven Douglas Hanson. The couple lived in Rochester and recently celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. Linda worked at various places including Stride Rite Shoes, Rochester Public Schools, and Mayo Clinic, from which she retired in 2013.
Linda enjoyed traveling, shopping, Minnesota Gopher sports and most of all spending time with her eight grandchildren (Rhiannon, Hunter, Samantha, Grace, Noah, Lily, Henry and Rosie). She was active in the lives of her children and grandchildren, whether it be in scouting, sports or school events.
She is survived by her husband, Steven of Rochester, MN; daughter, Ann (Christian) Hennebeck of Rochester, MN; daughter, Kristine (Gregory) Gage of Marathon, WI; daughter, Jennifer of Rochester, MN; son, Jonathon (Julie) Hanson of Oronoco, MN; sister, Phyllis (Orville) Alcott of Rochester, MN; 8 grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, Wilmer and Mary; two brothers, David and Daniel; a sister, LaVonne; and her mother and father in law, Wayne and Ardith.
A Celebration of Life will be held from 1-4pm on Saturday, April 2, 2022 in the River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home, family and friends are welcome.
The family would like to thank Seasons Hospice, the ALS Clinic at Mayo Clinic and the ALS Association of MN.
Memorials are preferred to the ALS Association. (www.als.org)
Condolences
The family of Linda Louise Hanson has received the following condolences.
I was so deeply saddened to hear of Linda’s passing. I have such fond memories, of working with her at Mayo Clinic. She was so proud of her family and I loved her laugh. Steve and the entire family, wishing you Peace at this difficult time. Linda loved you all dearly and was also greatly loved in return. Her service was a beautiful tribute to her.
Steve, so sorry to miss Linda service. pat and I are home with the flu and bad colds. I always liked Linda and Looked at her as almost a little sister because of my friendship with Dave. We were around our whole childhood. Linda will be missed. God bless.
Sincere sympathies to Jen and the Hanson family. Keeping you in my thoughts during this difficult time.
Best wishes, Aoife Egan
Kathy my thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of loss and sorrow. Remember our loved ones leave this world but never our hearts. Memories time cannot erase. With deepest sympathy to you and your family. Know that family and friends are nearby to help soothe and comfort you. God bless, Kathy
Will deepest sympathy to the Hanson family. I so enjoyed our hair visits and all the pictures and chatting about our children and grandchildren. She was so proud of her family. She will be missed.
My deepest condolences to her family.
Linda and I were good friends in high school. We went to New York city with my mom after graduation.
I am in shock my heart is broken to see my sweet dear friend and co-worker has passed. I honestly have thought of her every day since her diagnosis I am so sorry Steve kids and entire family I have no words please know how very special she was to me and how very very sad I am. My deepest sympathy to you all
I am in shock my heart is broken to see my sweet dear friend and co-worker has passed. I honestly have thought of her every day since her diagnosis I am so sorry Steve kids and entire family I have no words please know how very special she was to me and how very very sad I am. My deepest sympathy to you all