Catherine R. Hanson

Catherine R. Hanson, age 91 of Viroqua, died Tuesday, March 24, 2009. Catherine R. Hanson, age 91 of Viroqua, died Tuesday, March 24, 2009 at Vernon Memorial Hospital in Viroqua. She was born in Vernon County on April 22, 1917 to Fred and Ella (Clements) Henry. On May 13, 1941 she married Leonard Hanson and they lived and farmed on Pleasant Ridge in the Viroqua area. She worked for the Vernon County Hospital for many years. Catherine was a tireless and selfless caregiver to her daughter, Mary. She enjoyed her family, picking berries, crocheting and she loved the outdoors. Catherine was a member of St. Marys Catholic Church. She is survived by four sons: Jim (Shelby Kern) of Viroqua, John (Debbie) of Viroqua, Joe (Rachel) of Viroqua, Jerry (Daylene) of Viola; one daughter, Mary of Viroqua; six grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; one sister, Neva Goglio of Madison; one sister-in-law, Evelyn Henry of Viroqua; many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Leonard; two brothers: David and Roland Henry. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, March 28, 2009 at 12:00 noon at St. Marys Catholic Church in Viroqua. Father Robert J. Cook will celebrate the Mass with burial in the Viroqua Cemetery. Friends may call on Friday from 5-7 p.m. at the Vosseteig-Larson Funeral Home, 123 W. Decker Street, (Hwy 56) in Viroqua. Friends may also call at the church on Saturday from 11:00 a.m. until the time of service at 12:00. On line condolences may be offered at www.vosseteigfuneralhomes.com. The Vosseteig-Larson Funeral Home of Viroqua is serving the family.