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Rosemary Leitch Hanson

Birth	:	17 Nov 1924 New Hampton, Chickasaw County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	30 Oct 2018 Sumner, Bremer County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	West Union Cemetery, West Union, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.9611000, -91.8151600
Plot	:	4 3 1
Description	:	Rosemary Hanson, 93, of Sumner, Iowa – formerly of West Union, Iowa died Tuesday, October 30, 2018 at Hillcrest Living in Sumner, Iowa. Rosemary was born November 17, 1924 to Samuel R. and Zenita (Howe) Leitch in New Hampton, Iowa. She was a graduate of Waucoma High School, earned her B. A. in Music and English Education from Luther College and her Master’s Degree in Remedial Reading from Upper Iowa University. Rosemary was united in marriage with Daniel C. Hanson on May 28, 1944 at Plymouth Congregational Church in Los Angeles, California. Five children were born... Read More	Rosemary Hanson, 93, of Sumner, Iowa – formerly of West Union, Iowa died Tuesday, October 30, 2018 at Hillcrest Living in Sumner, Iowa. Rosemary was born November 17, 1924 to Samuel R. and Zenita (Howe) Leitch in New Hampton, Iowa. She was a graduate of Waucoma High School, earned her B. A. in Music and English Education from Luther College and her Master’s Degree in Remedial Reading from Upper Iowa University. Rosemary was united in marriage with Daniel C. Hanson on May 28, 1944 at Plymouth Congregational Church in Los Angeles, California. Five children were born to this union. Rosemary taught at: Lehigh, Iowa, Somers, Iowa, Holy Name in West Union, Iowa, and in the South Winneshiek School District, including the parochial schools. She was a substitute teacher in the North Fayette and South Winneshiek Schools following her retirement. Through the years, the couple made their home in Brainerd, Minnesota from 1945 to 1947, Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin from 1947 to 1948 and West Union, Iowa from 1949 to 2015. She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary, West Union United Methodist Church, United Methodist Women, Manna and Evening Circle. She was the children’s choir director at her church for many years. Rosemary loved music and playing the piano – taught piano lessons. She also played trumpet and was in the orchestra and choir while attending Luther College. Rosemary enjoyed gardening and tending to her flowers, and loved watching the birds and squirrels that visited her feeders. She was an amazing seamstress – making most of her family’s clothes. She was known for her cooking and baking (especially cinnamon rolls, cookies and pies) which she shared generously. Her greatest joy was spending time with family. Rosemary is survived by her children, Olivia (Duane) Pleggenkuhle of Hawkeye, Iowa, Daniel (Jan) Hanson of Cedar Falls, Iowa, Kathy Miller of Waterloo, Iowa, Mark (Judy) Hanson of West Union, Iowa and Brent Hanson of West Union, Iowa; seven grandchildren, Craig (Peggy Fischer) Pleggenkuhle of Elk Grove Village, Illinois, Lynn Williams of St. Johns, Florida, Jennifer Hanson of Chicago, Illinois, Kari Hanson of St. Louis Park, Minnesota, Joshua (Bethany) Hanson of Hawkeye, Iowa, April (Casey) McDermott of West Union, Iowa and Thomas Hanson (UNI, Cedar Falls); step-grandchildren, Perry (Kisha) Grant of Polk City, Iowa and Kimberly (Derek) Novak of Ankeny, Iowa; great-grandchildren, Mary Kate and Samuel Pleggenkuhle, Regan, Luke, Taylor and Carter Williams, Keegan, Kale and Kelton McDermott, Kaden, Isaiah and Matthew Hanson; step-great-grandchildren, Brendan and Aidan Grant, Charlie and Ava Novak, and Bailey and Parker Poor, one sister, Isabell Wegner of Des Moines, Iowa, and many relatives and friends. Rosemary was preceded in death by her husband, Daniel Hanson on November 10, 1977; one grandson, Shane Miller; her parents, Samuel and Zenita Leitch; and one brother, Thomas Leitch. Visitation will be from 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm on Sunday, November 4, 2018 at United Methodist Church, West Union, Iowa. Funeral Service will be held at 2:00 pm on Sunday, November 4, 2018 at United Methodist Church, West Union, Iowa with Rev. Chris Ebbers as the officiant. Burial will follow at West Union Cemetery, West Union, Iowa. Burnham-Wood-Grau Funeral Home and Cremation Service of West Union, Iowa is helping the family with arrangements.

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Where is Rosemary Leitch Hanson's memorial?
Rosemary Leitch Hanson's memorial is located at: West Union Cemetery, West Union, Fayette County, USA.
When did Rosemary Leitch Hanson death?
Rosemary Leitch Hanson death on 30 Oct 2018 in Sumner, Bremer County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 42.9611000
Longitude: -91.8151600

Family Members:

Parent

Samuel Robert “Sam” Leitch

(1898 - 1990)

Zenita Katherine Howe Leitch

(1906 - 1969)

Spouse

Daniel Christian Hanson

(1921 - 1977)

Siblings

Children

Kathy Lynn Hanson Miller

(1949 - 2019)

Flowers:

Nearby Cemetories:

1. West Union Cemetery
West Union, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9611000, -91.8151600

2. Mount Calvary Cemetery
West Union, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9300003, -91.7850037

3. Boale Cemetery
Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9935700, -91.8451900

4. Mount Pleasant Cemetery
West Union, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9777985, -91.7647018

5. Butler Cemetery
West Union, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9738910, -91.7501880

6. Pleasant Grove Cemetery
Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9347000, -91.7450027

7. South Windsor Cemetery
Donnan, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9211006, -91.8747025

8. Prairie View Cemetery
Fayette, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8993580, -91.8330000

9. Oak Ridge Cemetery
Auburn Township, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0155983, -91.8683014

10. George Cemetery
Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0346985, -91.7818985

11. Windsor Cemetery
Hawkeye, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9644012, -91.9225006

12. Pleasant Hill Cemetery
Fayette, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8768997, -91.8094025

13. Brainard Cemetery
Brainard, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9341980, -91.7044900

14. Dunham Grove Cemetery
Randalia, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8767014, -91.8458023

15. Hawkeye Cemetery
Hawkeye, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9397011, -91.9357986

16. Nutting Cemetery
Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0306015, -91.7247009

17. Saint Petr Kirchof
Eldorado, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0572014, -91.8352966

18. Bethany Lutheran Church Cemetery
West Union, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0625000, -91.7630997

19. Lima Cemetery
Lima, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8689000, -91.7373000

20. Saint Francis Cemetery
Fayette, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8511009, -91.8261032

21. Dover Township Cemetery
Dover Township, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0708008, -91.8392029

22. Oak Lawn Cemetery
Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9986000, -91.9666977

23. Pitts Cemetery
Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9900017, -91.9708023

24. Gods Acres Cemetery
Clermont, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9925003, -91.6496964