Menu
Search by Name
Search by Name
FUNERAL HOME
James Hansen Obituary
James E. Hansen, age 66, of Lynwood, IL passed away on Saturday, January 18, 2014. He is survived by his children: Dewayne Eckhoff, Lonnie Hansen, Dennis Eckhoff, Laura (Frank) Hansen Helms, and Greg (Illiana) Hansen; 12 grandchildren; two great grandchildren; and five siblings: Fred (Faye) Hansen, Judith (John) Montgerard, David Hansen, Kathy (Ken) Soderstrom, and Kenny (Ilse) Hansen. James was preceded in death by his daughter, Dana Eckhoff; brother, John Hansen Jr.; and parents: John and Erna (nee Schweer) Hansen. Funeral services for James will be held on Friday, January 24, 2014 at 10:00 AM at the Schroeder-Lauer Funeral Home, 3227 Ridge Rd., Lansing, IL. Interment will follow at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery in Elwood, IL. Friends are invited to visit with James' family on Thursday, January 23 from 3:00-8:00 PM at the funeral home. James was a proud veteran of the United States Army and honorably served his country in Vietnam. He was an HVAC mechanic at Inland Steel for 30 years, an avid Chicago Bears and Blackhawks fan, an amateur photographer, and a very intelligent man. Above all, he loved his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren, and will be dearly missed by all who knew him. www.schroederlauer.com
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for James Hansen
0 Entries
Be the first to post a memory or condolences.
Make a Donation
in James Hansen's name
Memorial Events
for James Hansen
How to support James's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.
The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.
Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read moreResources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read more
The Five Stages of Grief
They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.
Read moreWays to honor James Hansen's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
