Betty Emma Hanson's Obituary
Racine – Betty E. Hanson, 93, passed away at Becker Shoop Center on Friday, August 10, 2012.
Betty was born in Dallas, Texas to the late John and Agnes (nee: Galambos) Talos on December 2, 1918. In 1964, she was united in marriage to Leslie Hanson who preceded her in death in 1997.
Betty was employed at Hamilton Beach and Medical Engineering until her retirement. Betty enjoyed spending time with her family, cooking for them every Sunday. They would frequently travel up north to their cabin in Mountain, WI with family and friends. Her interests were deer hunting, bird watching, fishing, gardening playing cards, and going to the casinos.
Betty will be dearly missed by her son, Richard (Margo) Luccasen; daughter-in-law, Kay Luccasen; four grandchildren, Kari (John) Willard, Beth (Eric) Tepley, Tracy (Jeff) Koehnke and Michael (Traci) Luccasen; ten great grandchildren, Kayla Berens, Sydney Tepley, Jackson Tepley, Brittney Koehnke, Kyle Luccasen, Koby Luccasen, Brittney Hafer (Daniels), Jason Daniels, Taylor Pesha and Connor Pesha; her sister Rose Gergel; other relatives and friends. She was also preceded in death by her son, William W. Luccasen, Jr.; two brothers, John (Caroline) Talos and Joseph Talos; and three sisters, Helen Talos, Agnes (William) Bylsma and Mary (Alvin)Johnson.
A memorial service in honor of Betty will be held at the Wilson Funeral Home on Thursday, August 16, 2012 at 11 am. Inurnment will follow the ceremony at Graceland Cemetery. Relatives and friends may meet with the family from 10 am until time of service.
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