Frances Hanson

Frances E. (Palmquist) Hanson, 91, a resident of Fergus Falls, died Monday, October 1, 2012, at the Broen Home in Fergus Falls.

She was born July 2, 1921 in Fergus Falls, Minnesota, the daughter of Andrew and Blanche “Dolly” (Davidson) Palmquist. She attended rural school at District #30 and Fergus Falls High School, graduating in 1939. She worked as a secretary in the office at Co-op Oil and the Fergus Falls Elks Club.

On November 25, 1948 she married Arnold E. Hanson of Lakefield, Minnesota in Fergus Falls. They lived on a farm west of Fergus Falls near Dayton Hollow Dam. In 1969 they moved to their place on Wall Lake. In recent years she resided at the Broen Home.

Franny was a member of Buse 4H, the Orwell Homemakers, and Augustana Lutheran Church. She baked and decorated many wedding cakes for friends and family. She was an avid bowler, and played in numerous tournaments throughout the country.

Preceding her in death were her parents, her husband, Arnold, who died in 1995, and aunts and uncles.

She is survived by her sister-in-law, Gladys Hanson of Fergus Falls, and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Visitation: One hour prior to the service at the Broen Home
Memorial Service: 10 a.m. Saturday, October 6, 2012, at the Light and Life Auditorium of the Broen Home in Fergus Falls.
Clergy: Chaplain Ken Austin
Interment: Oak Grove Cemetery in Fergus Falls
Olson Funeral Home in Fergus Falls is in charge of the arrangements.