Ann U. Hanson

Ann U. Hanson, 94, of Albia IA formerly of Monmouth died at 9:55 a.m. Thursday, August 6, 2015 at the Monroe Care Center, Albia, IA.

She was born December 21, 1920 in Lindsay, NE. the daughter of John and Catherine (Ruffing) Ruppert. She was raised and educated in Lindsay, NE.

Ann married Leonard Hanson in Albion, NE on March 26, 1940. They were married 63 years until his passing in 2003.

Ann was a homemaker. She enjoyed music and when she was younger she sang on the Norfolk, NE. radio station.

She was a member of the 7th Day Adventist Church.

Survivors include her daughter, Betty Lou Harvey of Hasting, NE.; 5 grandchildren, Cheryl Brewer of Centerville, IA, Carolyn Hise of Knoxville, IL, Rick Harvey of Juniata, NE, Ron Harvey of Lincoln, NE and Sheila Maly of Lincoln, NE; 9 great grandchildren and 1 brother, Jack (Phyllis) Ruppert of Springfield, OR.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; daughter, Mary Ann Damewood; granddaughter, Diane Sue Brown; 5 brothers and 2 sisters.

Graveside services will be 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, August 12, 2015 at Monmouth Cemetery. No visiting hours are planned. McGuire & Davies Funeral Home and Crematory is in charge of the arrangements. Memorials may be given to Care Initiatives Hospice in Albia, IA and left at the funeral home. For more information or to leave an online condolence please visit, www.mcguireanddaviesfuneralhome.com.