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Mary ""Sissy"" Siepler Hansen
1955-2020
Mary "Sissy" Siepler Hansen a chosen daughter of God, returned home on Wednesday, September 30, 2020, for a glorious reunion with her savior, family, and friends.
She was known as a "Pollyanna" because she had the gift of truly seeing the best in everyone.
She had the normal "hobbies" like scrapbooking, but her reasoning was because the pictures reminded her of all the wonderful memories in her life. She was a huge Packer fan as well, in fact people down the street could hear her yelling.
She also enjoyed decorating, whether it was her house, her garden, or even her outfits that became known as "Sissy Outfits". She had a flare for whatever she touched. But her greatest gift was her love for the people in her life. Time with friends and family was her greatest joy.
Sissy was also very successful in her career, but she didn't really want that to be the focus. She was proud of all that she accomplished, but to her that was not life. She found her greatest joy from her faith. She always felt an amazing connection to God, and no matter what life threw at her, she never stopped loving and turning to God for her strength. That was proven throughout her life, but especially the last eight years. She passed on from a very long and difficult rare illness, and she still spent her time worrying about everyone else. Heaven has brought their angel home where she belongs.
She is survived by her loving husband who never left her side, Randy A. Hansen. Also, by her cherished brother, James E. Siepler; two nephews, Jim and Joe Siepler; three dear nieces; Megan Siepler, and Dayna and Sara Merkes; her "adopted" brother, Michael Cottrill; stepdaughter, Karrie Lee; grandchildren, Camren, Caleb, and Conner Lee; her shining stars, her two "sisters" Nancy LoCante and Mary Bauer; her Godchildren, Laura Scott, Sarah Seiber and Joseph LoCante; Finally, too many family and friends to mention. She loved you all.
She was preceded in death by her loving parents, Mary and James Siepler; her grandmother, Esther (Tontie) Schuster who she adored; her aunt, Esther Seiber who was her second mom and who meant everything to her; and Laurie Crosetto, her third mom. Also, her father and mother in law, Kenneth and Ileen Hansen; and brother in law, Kenneth G. Hansen.
A memorial Mass will be celebrated on Friday, October 16, 2020, at St. Elizabeth Catholic Church at 9:30 a.m. Interment will be held privately at Sunset Ridge Memorial Park. A visitation will be held on Thursday, October 15, 2020 at Proko Funeral Home from 4:00 p.m. until the time of a special video tribute at 5:30 p.m.
Proko Funeral Home & Crematory
5111 60th St 262 654 3533
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Memories and Condolences
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Tamra
October 15, 2024
Sweet Sissy,
I know you're an Angel in heaven. Your faith was an inspiration to all who were blessed to know you. I carry and cherish our conversations, and still they bring laughter and tears. I miss you dearly, and when I least expect it, you let me know you are near. I am so forever grateful for your thoughtfulness, kindness and love. I know I have a little "Fairy" that reminds me of you :)
Sissy, I love you.
Forever Cousins.
Tamra
Mike and Nancy Cottrill
September 28, 2024
We will never forget the joy Sissy brought to all of us while on this earth! We will always love and miss her!
Gail Johnson
September 21, 2024
I miss you very much. I wanted to let you know Randy is doing well. Thank you for being his wife and helping to change his life. Love Gail
Tamra Polen
October 13, 2023
My sweet "Angel" in Heaven,
Sissy, I talk to you each day, and know that you're not far away. You've sent me signs along the way especially when I need direction. I see you in a Butterfly dancing in my flowers, a Hummingbird peeking in my window or on a winter's day a red Cardinal, sitting in a bush outside my kitchen window. How blessed I even had you for just a short, short time but, I always knew that you would be right there beside me all the time. I miss you dearly but, know we'll meet again because the faith we have will never ever end.
God Bless you sweet cousin.
Love & Hugs,
Tamra
Kevin Fredericksen
September 28, 2023
Mary was a very kind and welcoming person. She was the kind of person you feel lucky to have met.
Tamra J Polen
September 30, 2022
Sweet Cousin,
I will see you in a rainbow and feel you in the rain. I will hear you when the wind blows and see you as a snowflake upon my windowpane.
I will smile when the birds sing and know that you are near. And I will see you in the beauty of a Butterfly and know that you are here. God touched me with an Angel that gave me so much LOVE. Now from here to Heaven, I send you all my LOVE.
Forever in our hearts,
Tamra & Edward
Mike Cottrill
September 28, 2022
Sissy, my little sister, will always be missed by myself and my family. I think of her every day still and I pray Randy is doing well. God bless all that knew and loved her.
Tamra J Polen
October 6, 2021
A little "Angel" came to me and Sissy was her name. I asked God if I could keep her but, I knew it would not be for me to say.
God replied, " I need a new Angel to help me through my day". There are so many people hurting in each and every way.
I realized with his message your work was just beginning. He knows that you are organized and your determination is never ending.
The lives you've touched are grateful here but, now I knew his plan. The lives you'll touch are greater there and it was always in God's hands.
To my beautiful cousin Sissy, I wrote this just for you, because you continue to inspire me and I know that you are near. How quickly a year goes by and how precious are our lives here. We miss you dearly.
All Our Love from here to Heaven.
Tamra & Edward Polen
Kevin G. Fredericksen
October 21, 2020
Randy,
My condolences on the loss of Mary. I feel lucky to have had the chance to meet her when I visited. She was a sweet and wonderful woman.
Kevin Fredericksen
Laura Hoegsted
October 17, 2020
I am so sorry Randy. loved Sissy so much. we would chat, if you want to talk, call me. Sissy is a beautiful angel.
Mike Cottrill
October 14, 2020
You know how much I loved you, and that will continue forever. You will always be in my heart. We lived the “Wonder Years” Sis, and not to many people can lay claim to that kind of childhood. I know you remember your mom (Marnie) tasking me with the job of protecting you from the world. I thank God that our little brother Jimmy shared some of that responsibility. When you married Randy, Jimmy and I were doing “High 5’s”, knowing that Randy was now your protector and a part of our family. Rest easy little Sis, I will always be there for Randy just like I was for you. There will never be another one like you Sis. Love you always. Your brother Mike.
Genevieve Watring
October 11, 2020
My sympathy to you, Randy & all her family!
Sandy Pillizzi
October 4, 2020
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.It has been many years since I have seen Sissy , what I remember most is how beautiful and caring she was and a lot of fun to be with. With my Love and Sympathy Sandy Pillizzi
Tamra Polen
October 4, 2020
Dearest Randy and James Siepler,
In loving memory of our "Angel" Sissy.
I'm sending a dove to Heaven, with a parcel on it's wings, be careful when you open it, it's full of beautiful things. Inside are a million kisses wrapped up in a million hugs, to say how much I miss you and to send you all my love. I hold you close within my heart and there you will remain, to walk with me throughout my life until we meet again.
I will miss you dearly sweet cousin.
Our Heartfelt Sympathy with Love,
Tamra & Edward Polen
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