LaVergne Hansen, 84, formerly of the West Highland Apartment Facility, died early Friday morning January 25, 2008, at the Christian Park Village where she has resided for the past two years.
LaVergne was born November 19, 1923, in Gladstone, the daughter of Leo and Jenny (Garvey) Gravelle. She was raised in Gladstone and attended the Gladstone school system. In 1939, at the age of sixteen, LaVergne was united in marriage to Francis Hansen, and together the couple made their home and began their family in Escanaba. Throughout her life, LaVergne worked primarily as a homemaker raising her family and keeping the family home. Francis preceded LaVergne in death on December 26, 1973. LaVergne was a member of the St. Joseph & St. Patrick Church. In addition, she belonged to the Escanaba D.A.V. Auxiliary and was a longtime member of the Escanaba Eagles Auxiliary. Her hobbies included embroidering and spending time with her loving family and grandchildren. She will be deeply missed.
Survivors include:
5 Sons: Richard (Kathy) Hansen of Escanaba, MI; James (Pam) Hansen of Shawano, WI; Raymond (Betsy) Hansen of Escanaba, MI; Francis (Nancy) Hansen of Gladstone, MI; Donald (Susan) Hansen of Bark River, MI
1 Daughter: Marilyn (Phillip) Sarasin of Escanaba, MI
1 Brother: Merrill (Joanne) Gravelle of Escanaba, MI
Also listed among the surviving family are 27 grandchildren, 21 Great Grandchildren and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
In addition to her parents, Leo and Jenny and her husband Francis, LaVergne was preceded in death by:
2 Brothers: Oscar and Lynn Gravelle
Daughter in law: Lorraine Hansen
LaVergne’s family will receive friends on Monday from 4:00PM to 6:00PM at the Skradski-Boyce Funeral Home in Escanaba. Escanaba Eagles Auxiliary services will be conducted at 5:45PM, at the Skradski-Boyce Funeral Home, followed by funeral services celebrating the life of LaVergne Hansen, at 6:00PM, with Rev Fr. Eric Olson of the St Joseph & St. Patrick Church officiating. Luncheon will follow at the St. Joseph & St. Patrick Church Parish Hall. Committal will be in the Gardens of Rest Cemetery in Wells. The Skradski Family Funeral Homes of Delta County are assisting the Hansen family with arrangements.
