Obituaries

Lucille Hanson Lucille Hanson, age 92, of Avoca died Tuesday, March 9, 2021, at her home. She was born on December 23, 1928, in Spring Green, the daughter of Lawrence and Caroline (Gundlach) Harrington. Lucille graduated from Spring Green High School in 1946. On October 22, 1947, she was united in marriage to Reuben Hanson. They were happily married for 57 years, raising nine children together. Lucille worked as a cook and a waitress at the Dutch Kitchen/Post House and the Round Barn in Spring Green, but her primary, and most important job, was raising her children. She enjoyed working in her garden, canning, baking, fishing and playing cards. Lucille was an active member of St. Joseph’s Altar Society and a member of the Avoca American Legion Auxiliary for over 60 years. Lucille was a selfless, strong woman who loved and cared, not only for her family, but also for her community. Lucille is survived by nine children: Marilyn (Gene) Nelson, Pat (Gary) Boldon, Don (Lori) Hanson, Kathy (Charlie) Loomis, Pam Ingalls, Theresa (Dwight) Evans, Cindy (John Schafer) Hanson, Dan (Jackie) Hanson, ReNah (Shaun) Reuter; 19 grandchildren; 33 great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren; brothers: Dan Harrington, Pat Harrington, Bill Harrington, John Harrington; many other relatives and friends. Lucille was preceded in death by her parents Lawrence and Caroline (Hazel); husband Reuben; grandsons James Ingalls and Bradley Loomis; sons-in-law Tom Ingalls and Bob Chitwood; and siblings Juanita Olson, Maxine Thering, James Harrington, Harold Harrington, Judy Torres, and Patsy Harrington. A private family mass was held at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church. A public and American Legion Auxiliary graveside service was held on Saturday, March 13, 2021, at St. Joseph’s Cemetery. A recording of the funeral mass will be available on the Pratt Funeral and Cremation Service website on Sunday, March 14. The Pratt Funeral and Cremation Service is assisting the family with their arrangements. prattfuneralservice.com