Marlene K Hansen

Marlene K. "Molly" Hansen, 77, of Glendale, AZ, formerly of Cedar Falls, IA passed away on Tuesday, May 2nd at Thunderbird Hospice of the Valley with her children by her side.

She was born on May 28, 1939 in Sumner, IA the daughter of August and Nora Mahlstedt Niemeyer. Molly married Walter Schneider in 1958 and they had three children together. She married the love of her life, Dennis "Denny" Hansen on Sept. 21, 1974, in Galena, IL. He preceded her in death.

Molly graduated from West Waterloo High School in 1957 and worked in doctor's offices and as a bank teller. She began working at John Deere in 1972, holding several positions as a clerk. After retiring from Deere's they moved to Southern California for several years before relocating to Arizona in 1994 to be near their children and grandchildren.

Molly is Survived by: a son, Rock(Cherylyn) Schneider; two daughters, April(Dennis) Mahar and Kasey(Ron Jakimowich) McKeag; three grandchildren, Kaelyn and Mitchell Mahar, and James "Jimmy" McKeag; three sisters, Phyllis Main, Cleo Matthew and Joann Nielsen; two brothers, Larry and Dan(Marilyn) Niemeyer; a sister-in-law, Marlys (Jerry) Rosscup; two step-daughters and five step-grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by: by her husband, parents, a brother, Virgil Niemeyer, and granddaughter, Kendra Raymond.

Molly's hobbies and interests included shopping, knitting and traveling. In retirement she and Denny traveled the U.S. extensively where Molly sought to visit every lighthouse in the country. She took full advantage of flight privileges as a Southwest Airlines "mom" and also sailed on numerous cruises to the Caribbean, Alaska, Hawaii and Europe. Her greatest joy was spending time with her family and friends who will miss her dearly.

Celebration of Life: will be held at 2 p.m. on May 21 at Chapel of the Chimes, 7924 N. 59th Ave, Glendale, AZ 85301 with a reception following at her residence.

Memorials: may be directed to Hospice of the Valley, 1510 E. Flower St, Phoenix, AZ 85014