MAREN HANSON (d. 1924)

ONE OF PIONEER MOTHERS OF THE CITY PASSES ON
Death of Mrs. Maren Hanson Occurs Today
Mrs. Maren Hanson, one of the pioneer mothers of Manitowoc, passed away at her
home, 624 Buffalo St., during the early morning hours Monday January 7th.
The deceased was born at Gjerpen, Norway, September 22, 1837. Together with her
parents, Nils Anderson and wife Turine, she came to the United States arriving
at Manitowoc July 14, 1855. On November 15, 1857 she was united by marriage to
Andrew Hanson, one of the well known wagon makers in Manitowoc in the early
days. Their hospitable home became the center of many pleasant gatherings of
the early settlers of Norwegian decent in this community. The husband died
December 4, 1914 at the ripe age of 80 years. Since that time the wife has
lived quietly at her home enjoying the visits of old friends and neighbors.
In June 1922 she suffered a broken hip bone. She spent several weeks at the
local hospital, but the fracture would not mend, and since that time she has
been confined to her bed most of the time. Her daughter, Mrs. Martha C. Moe of
Decorah, Ia., together with her son Adolph and his wife have during this time
given her the most tender care.
Member of First Lutheran
The deceased and her family were loyal members of the First Lutheran church, and
Mrs. Hanson was one of the charter members of th Ladies’ aid. She was a devoted
Christian and a diligent student of the Scriptures, and when she could no longer
read the good book herself, her daughter would daily read to her and lead her in
prayer. During the last months her feebleness increased and since last Saturday
she lay in a quiet slumber until death came. No struggle, no agony; her course
was finished and the spirit returned to God.
She leaves, besides her daughter and son mentioned above a son, Martin at Sturgeon
Bay, and Thorval at Los Angeles, Calif., also nine grandchildren and fourteen
great-grandchildren.
The funeral will be held from the home Wednesday, January 9, at 1:30 and from the
First Lutheran church at 2:00 p.m. , the services to be conducted by the pastor,
D. G. Ristad.
Manitowoc Herald News, January 7, 1924 P. 2
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[Marian/bur 01-08-1923/cause: chronic nephritis/bur on AW Hanson lot]
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OLD LADY SERIOUSLY INJURED
Mrs. Andrew Hanson, residing at the old home at Buffalo and Seventh Streets,
sustained a bad fracture near the hip last Friday. Mr. and Mrs. Adoph Hanson,
who reside with her, had gone to a traveling men's convention at Fond du Lac.
Neighbors noticed that the old lady had not raised her window shades by 8
o'clock in the morning, long after she was usually about and they investigated.
She had been lying for two hours, unable to move. She was immediately taken to
the hospital. Mrs. Hanson is 85 years of age, which makes an injury of this
character a serious matter. She has been a resident of this city since long
before the civil war and is beloved by a large circle of friends.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., June 8, 1922