Service Details
Tuesday, October 25, 2016
Visitation: 4-6 p.m.
Service: 6 p.m.
Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home
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A.A. Racine Area Central Office (3701 Durand Ave Racine, WI 53405).
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RACINE – Kelli Ann Hansen, 53, passed away at Ascension All Saints on Tuesday, October 18, 2016.
She was born in Racine on June 9, 1963. She graduated from Washington Park High School and UW Parkside.
She was employed as a parole officer by the State of Wisconsin.
Kelli danced to the beat of her own drum and embraced the uniqueness in all of her loved ones. She had a one-of-a-kind laugh that could send even the solemnest person into a fit of giggles. Kelli loved to bake for her family and friends. Over the years, she was known for her Christmas cookies and elaborate desserts and dishes. She was very artistic and could often be found crocheting or painting. Kelli had a love for all animals and always had a house full of pets.
A compassionate mother and grandmother, she lived her life for her small family. Kelli taught her daughters the importance of being who you are, embracing your weirdness and basking in the freedom that gave you. She understood the beauty of doing nothing. She created many fond memories with her daughters who remember many occasions just sitting around the table laughing until they cried.
Kelli was a devoted mentor to many women in the AA community. She opened her heart and home in order to help others. She bravely shared her own life experiences to encourage healing. The women in her weekly meetings admired her authenticity and saw her as an inspirational role model who taught them dignity and grace. She touched everyone she came in contact with and will be dearly missed by many.
Kelli is survived by her daughters, Rebecca Hansen of Shawano, WI, Stephanie Smith of Racine; her granddaughter, Elainna Doughty; her brother Dale Hansen of California, her sister, Terri Ann Fox of N.C., her nephew, David (Amanda) Hansen; her great nephews, Ian and Benjamin Hansen and her loving friend and companion, Daniel Bishop of Franksville. Kelli was preceded in death by her grandparents, Yolaine and Clarence Hansen.
Family and friends are invited to meet in the Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home on Tuesday, October 25, 2016 for a visitation and time to meet with her family from 4-6 p.m. A service remembering and celebrating Kelli’s life will follow at 6:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials in Kelli’s name have been suggested to A.A. Racine Area Central Office (3701 Durand Ave Racine, WI 53405).
Kelli’s family extends a heartfelt thank you to the ICU nurses, Annie and Holly, at Wheaton Franciscan Ascension for the loving attention she received while under their care.
Julie & Tony Barnes (Amanda's parents) says
Although we only met Kelli briefly, we see the love that she shared with all of you. We are so very sorry for the tragic loss of this special life far too early. We will honor her with a contribution to the AA central office as suggested. Our prayers are with you all!
Chopper dave says
You will be truley missed by many. Thank you for always being you.
Cindi Putz says
You will be so dearly missed. Thank you for your gentle kindness, love, and inspiration. I loved how you embraced your true beauty and strength. You truly were a woman full of grace and dignity.
Brian Friss says
Goodbye my friend. You were an inspiration to many.! You were always supportive. I enjoyed being silly with you sometimes. I believe that is a quality we all enjoyed.! The last time I talked to you, you showed your caring way. You will be missed, but your love will stay with us forever!
Uncle Terry, Aunt Sue, Dottie Fletcher and Great Grandma Krause. says
You are in our thoughts and so sorry for your loss.
Uncle Terry, Aunt Sue, Dottie Fletcher and Great Grandma Krause. says
So sorry for your loss; you are in our thoughts.
Brian Friss says
Goodbye my friend. You were an inspiration to many! One of the qualities I liked was your silliness. I know many others enjoyed that quality too. The negative moments were brief. That last time I talked to you, you showed how much you care about people. You wil be missed, but your love will stay in our hearts forever!
Brian Friss says
Goodbye my friend. You were an inspiration to many! One of your qualities I liked was your silliness. I believe most of us liked that quality. The negative times were brief. The last time I talked to you, you showed your caring ways once again. You will be missed, but your love will be in our hearts forever!
Miss Nikki says
You were an inspiration to so many and shared love and grace with all you encountered. I am grateful to have been your friend on this journey. Thank you for whispering in my ear, teaching me how to women, and sharing your humor. Your presence and love will live on in all of your people. We love you.
Merry Mary says
To Kelly’s family, She will be missed dearly. Her life will live on through all of them and her friends. Love to you all Merry Mary.
David Serrano says
I had pleasure talking to Kelli on many occasions. She will surely Missed by everyone she touched with her heart.
Stacey Wagner says
Someone said the other day that Kelli loved us – warts and all- boy did she ever – she truly was the the first one to love me before I could ever love myself or believe that anyone could love me. She taught me what unconditional love was and I hope and believe she knows that. Kelli threw a birthday party for my daughter when I was I didn’t have a place to have one – she invited my entire family into her home and threw a baby shower years later for that same daughter – Kellli took piles of laundry from my home and washed them when I was too overwhelmed as a single mother – I love you Kelli- Thankyou for teaching me how to do that.
Courtney Kadolph says
My thoughts and prayers are with the family. I am eternally grateful to have had Kelli be a part of my recovery and life. She was the type of mother I hope to be. She was fun and beautiful. She will be misssed but never forgotten. Rest easy my friend. Love you always.
John. Castro says
Peace and comfort for the family.
Steve s says
Thank you for just being you love you always girl
Poppi and GiGi Furloni says
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Poppi and GiGi
Poppi and GiGi Furloni says
Our sympathy and prayers are with you and your family.
Judi says
I will miss you, my friend. Your love will live on in all who were fortunate enough to know you.
Cousin Karen Johnson ? says
I’m so sorry to hear of Kelli’s death. I knew her when she was young and lost contact with her and her sister. They are the daughters of my cousin. I am sad I never got to know her. She sounds like a wonderful person who had overcome a lot. Rest In Peace, dear Kelli. Sending sympathy to her daughters. Sister and brother
Anonymous says
May God be with you and your family
Jillian Dickinson
Lynette Yarbrough (Person) says
To the family: May the Lord comfort you in your time of loss.
Sara Hugo says
I worked with Kelli for just a little over a year. We never talked too much with high work demands it left little time to socialize. I did a month ago get the pleasure to ride to Madison with Kelli. Wow after I got home all I could think was what a amazing woman. I will miss her presence and the lost opportunity I had to get to know her better! My sincere sympathy to you all.
Karin Dinda says
My heart goes out to Kelli’s family. May you find comfort in knowing the many lives she touched and hearts she opened up and peace in the memories of your precious times together.
I am so sorry for your loss .
Christina Paul says
I pray for all those that are seeking comfort. I hope you find it. Her spirit and memory lives on through our lives. I am so blessed to have known Kelli. As I type this, I can’t help but think of the fun we had and the smiles she brought to my face when I needed them most.
“What you have once enjoyed you can never lose…All that we love deeply becomes a part of us.”-Helen Keller.
All my love to you and yours, Kelli Hansen.
Steve Wilson says
I worked with Kelli and I always admired how she helped so many individuals in so many ways because she truly cared. My prayers go out to her family and friends during this time of mourning. She will be sorely missed.
Tammy Pouliot says
I’ve known Kelli since the day she walked down the stairs of AA.
She has been a true inspiration to me and my husband Todd.
She will be sadly missed, and is truly loved.
I will especially miss her words of wisdom, and encouragement along with her laughter, and smile.
I will carry a part of her forever in my heart?
Mr. John (Phynell) Branch says
We pray for comfort and peace. May God Bless the family and friends.
Mr. John (Phynell) Branch
Alex St James says
I cannot adequately express my sincere sympathies for your loss.
Kelli Ann was one of the greats; loving, active and engaged in family, friends and Life.
I wish I had known her better than I did, but I can be very grateful for her welcoming and sharing heart.
May God bless her family in their loss.