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Aug
12
Visitation
10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
St. Jude Catholic Church
241 West 2nd Avenue, New Lenox, IL 60451
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12
Aug
12
Burial
12:30 p.m. - 12:45 p.m.
Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery
20953 West Hoff Road, Elwood, IL 60421
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Joan Hanson Obituary
Joan P. Hanson
Age 83, of Frankfort, IL. formally of New Lenox, IL. passed away Friday August 8, 2025, at her home in Frankfort. Joan is survived by her loving family children: William (Nancy) Jennings, Jodi (Dan) Sheahan, Judi (Mike) Janovic; grandchildren: Katie and Will Jennings, Madeline (Jesus Salomon), John, Emily (Spencer Liebermann), Sophie, Allison Sheahan, Ryan (Alexis Eccles), and Kyle Janovic; sister Susan Ruether and her children Mike (Heidi), John, Michelle Seklecki
She was proceeded in death by her husband Garrick Hanson
Family will receive friends at St. Jude Catholic Church 241 W. 2nd ave. New Lenox, IL. 60451 on Tuesday August 12, 2025 from 10AM to 11AM. A mass of Christian burial will then take place at 11AM. Interment will be immediately following mass at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery 20953 W. Hoff Rd. Elwood, IL. 60421
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Upcoming Events
Aug
12
Visitation
10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
St. Jude Catholic Church
241 West 2nd Avenue, New Lenox, IL 60451
Send FlowersAug
12
Aug
12
Burial
12:30 p.m. - 12:45 p.m.
Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery
20953 West Hoff Road, Elwood, IL 60421
Send FlowersServices provided by
Kurtz Memorial Chapel - FrankfortOnly 2 hours left for delivery to next service.