Donna Hanson Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Donna Mae Hanson Donna Mae Hanson was born in St. Paul, Minnesota on November 4, 1931, the daughter of Frederick R. and Florence (Wasson) Yoch. She was baptized, attended schools and grew to womanhood in St. Paul. In 1949, Donna married Lester Jacobson and the couple raised their family in St. Paul. During this time, Donna worked for Ramsey County as a nursing aid. Donna later moved to Orr, Minnesota, where she worked at the Gateway Inn, different resorts, and as a waitress in restaurants. About one year ago Donna moved to Alexandria to be closer to her son, Dwight and his wife Darlene Jacobson. At this time she joined Calvary Lutheran Church. Donna enjoyed gardening, planting flowers and she liked to bake, being especially known for her great tasting banana bread. She died on December 7, 2011, at the Bethany Home in Alexandria at the age of 80 years. Donna is survived by her children Dwight and wife Darlene Jacobson of Alexandria, Steve Jacobson of Sparta, WI, and Linda Witte of South St. Paul, MN. Also surviving are four grandchildren, three great-grandchildren and many, many friends. Memorial Services were held on Thursday, December 15, 2011, at the Anderson Funeral Home in Alexandria, Minnesota, with Rev. Mark Astrup officiating. A eulogy was given by Pastor Tom Kennebeck. Music was provided by Kim Byrne. Arrangements were with the Anderson Funeral Home