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Laurie Hansen

September 15, 1959 ~ May 29, 2020

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Laurie Hansen, 60, died peacefully at the Dennis and Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy on May 29, 2020. Laurie was born in an Army hospital in Stuttgart, Germany on September 15, 1959, the daughter of Jerry and Maureen (Hallberg) Hansen. She spent most of her life in Palo, Iowa. She loved photography, quilting, dog-sitting and caring for the elderly. Laurie is survived by her daughter, Rachel Hall of Dubuque; four grandchildren, Noah, Katlyn, Timothy and Landon; mother, Maureen Hansen of Palo; siblings Rick (Joy) Hansen of Palo, Barb (Brian) Stanerson of Conroy, and Steve (Loretta) Hansen of Clinton; and many nieces, nephews and extended family. She was preceded in death by her father Jerry, grandparents Orville and Shirley Hansen, Henry and Marie Hallberg, and nephew Aricc Hansen. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. The family would like to extend a heartfelt thanks to Dr. Wood, Nicole and the staff at Hall-Perrine Cancer Center; Dr. Nathaly Francois of Mercy Medical Center; Dr. Goodheart of UIHC, and the staff at Hospice House of Mercy for their compassionate care.

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  1. My heart aches for the loss of such a great person. When we first met, Laurie wasn’t sure of the newcomer to Palo. Years passed and we became better, and better friends. Playing cards with Laurie was one of my favorite memories, we played into the wee hours of the morning and she would journal in her scoring book, as to the events of the day also. I think she cheated while always scorekeeping, since she won so frequently…or maybe she was just a better player😏. Lol I will miss our card playing and many numerous times and stories we made together. Mostly, I will just plain miss her. I smile when I think of all the things we have done together. Forever your friend.

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  2. Oh Lu Lu. What an adventure growing up next to you. The 1st girls weekend riding in the car I will never forget! I love all the years we were able to have that. I will miss you! Now you can to be your dad and my mom and party with them. Till we meet again Hansen🍻

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  3. Laurie and I went through grade School together kindergarten through 6th grade! We are cousins. And then we had met each other as adults several times! Untill we meet again you will be greatly missed!

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  4. I’ve known Laurie my entire life, we went to school together. Rest In Peace my friend. Prayers for your family in this difficult time. Love you.

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  5. I have known Laurie it seems like forever. I had her as my babysitter for my four kids. The kids just loved her. Only I remember once when my son Dan got mad at her and locked her out of the house. Laurie called me at work and was frantic. I told her not to worry, call my mom and my mom came to rescue her and took the problem child home with her. Laurie and I laughed about that a lot. I will miss you lady. We had fun talks and time together. Love you girl!!!!

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