Lorraine Rose Hansen

February 7, 1929 - May 15, 2019

Lorraine Rose Hansen was born to Frank & Rose (Stehlik) Vlcek on February 7, 1929, on a farm near Pleasant Dale, Nebraska, and passed away on Wednesday, May 15, 2019, at Heritage Crossings in Geneva, Nebraska at the age of 90 years, 3 months, and 8 days. She was one of 3 children born in the family. Lorraine grew up on a farm near Cordova, Nebraska. She graduated from Cordova High School with the class of 1946 and was the Valedictorian of her class. On June 25, 1948, Lorraine was united in marriage to Woodrow Hansen of Cordova. After marriage, they lived in Cordova and raised 5 children together. Lorraine started working at the Cordova Co-Op Association Bank and remained there for 34 years. She also served as the town Treasurer for the City of Cordova for 45 years. Lorraine took up oil painting and painted along with Bob Ross from 1989 to 1993. She thoroughly enjoyed her oil painting. Lorraine was preceded in death by her parents Frank & Rose; husband Woodrow; son-in-law Larry Roush; brother Robert Vlcek; and sisters-in-law Beverly Vlcek and Gladys Vlcek. She is survived by her children Ava Roush of Geneva, Nebraska, Beth & husband Dwayne Dinneen of Cordova, Nebraska, Cheri & husband Willard Beck of Lincoln, Nebraska, Charles & wife Debra Hansen of York, Nebraska and Jeffrey & wife Angela Hansen of Cordova, Nebraska; brother Norman Vlcek of Baraboo, Wisconsin; 10 grandchildren; 9 Great Grandchildren; 1 Great Great Grandchild; 2 Step Grandchildren; 5 Step Great Grandchildren; nieces, nephews and friends. A Funeral Service for Lorraine was held on Saturday, May 18, 2019 at 10:30 a.m. at the Farmer Funeral home in Exeter. Kim Dunker officiated the service. Dianne Hanson accompanied Mike Bristol in the singing of “Beyond The Sunset.” Pallbearers for the service included A.J. Hansen, Chevy Hansen, Matthew Hansen, Tyler Lauenstein, Dylan Lauenstein, and Craig Beck. Honorary pallbearers included Mike Moran, Joshua Hansen, and Jeremiah Hansen. Interment was held in the Zastrow Cemetery following the Funeral Service. Farmer & Son Funeral Home was in care of the arrangements and online condolences can be left at www.farmerandsonfuneralhome.com Memorials are suggested to the Cordova Fire Department.