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Genevieve Hansen

May 4, 1918 – Mar 27, 2009

Genevieve “Gene” Hansen, 90, passed away in Wheaton Franciscan Hospital-All Saints on Friday, March 27, 2009. She was born in Colfax, ND on May 4, 1918 the daughter of the late Joseph and Delia (nee: Jackley) Dederich. She came to Racine as a young girl and was a lifetime resident. She graduated from Holy Name School and the Class of ’36 from Park High School. On May 16, 1953, in Holy Name Church, she was united in marriage to Gilbert W. Hansen who preceded her in death on June 4, 1982. Genevieve was a member of St. John Nepomuk Catholic Church and the Daughters of Isabella. Genevieve was a devout Catholic who did not merely practice her religion, she lived it. Her life was dedicated to helping others. With her parents both passing when she was just 18, she turned down a nursing scholarship to focus on supporting and raising her five younger siblings. Her kindness and loving care extended past her family to all those in need. Gene leaves with us many great memories and a vision of putting others before self. Mom, if there is an oven in heaven, we know you are baking chocolate chip cookies right now. Surviving are her 3 sons and 5 grandsons, Steven (Caroline) Hansen of Wilmington, DE, their sons Erik and Matthew, Donald (Julie) Hansen of Racine, their son Jacob, and Larry (Mary) Hansen of San Diego, CA; and their sons Michael and Gregory; brother, Jim (Beverly) Dederich, sister Mildred Brauderick, sisters-in-law, Mildred Nelson and Marie Dederich, and Toni Cantwell brother-in-law Richard Luedtke. Her nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends further survive her. In addition to her parents and beloved husband her brothers Frank and Robert Dederich and sister Mary Luedtke preceded her in death. Her Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. in St. John Nepomuk Church, 1903 Green St., on Wednesday, April 1st. Visitation will be in the church on Wednesday from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the Mass. Burial will follow in Graceland Cemetery. Memorials have been suggested to St. John Nepomuk Church or St. Catherine’s High School. Gene’s family would like to thank the entire staff at WFH 2B for the care and compassion shown to Gene and her family. A special thanks to Dr. Takata, for being more than just her doctor.

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June 2, 2018

Dear Langendorf Family,

There are no words to describe how thankful and loved we felt during our Grandpa’s funeral service. We are so lucky to know you as friends and we will be forever grateful for everything you have done for us and for Grandpa Mario throughout his lifetime and after his death. He loved you all and enjoyed sharing so many great times with you in the barbershop and as neighbors. Please accept our heartfelt thanks for all your caring ways and thoughtfulness and extend our appreciation to all at the funeral home who made Mario’s service so memorable.

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