Obituary for Nancy Hoey Hanson
Nancy Hoey Hanson, age 77, of River Forest, died on July 12, survived by her devoted husband of 55 years David Louis Hanson; her beloved sons Mark Louis (Burch) Hanson and CAPT (USN) Christopher John (Catherine) Hanson; her cherished grandchildren William Louis and Edward McCutchen Hanson and Caroline Grace and Chase Edward Hanson; and her wonderfully supportive neighbors and friends. Mrs. Hanson devoted her life to her family and to her community, serving as President of the First Presbyterian Church of Oak Park Guild; member of the Board of Directors of the Oak Park and River Forest Day Nursery; member of the Board of Governors, Campaign Chairman and President of the Community Chest of Oak Park and River Forest; organizer of referenda for the River Forest Elementary Schools and Oak Park and River Forest High School; member and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the OPRF Community Associates of the Art Institute of Chicago and member and Executive Chairman of the Executive Board of the Community Associates of the Art Institute; and member and President of P.E.O. Chapter BI. She was preceded in death by her parents John Joseph and Grace Pigott Hoey and her brother John Bartley Hoey. A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 15, at the First United Church of Oak Park, 848 Lake St., Oak Park. Private interment Rosehill Cemetery, Chicago. In lieu of flowers, contributions to the Oak Park and River Forest Community Foundation, 1049 Lake St., Suite 204, Oak Park, Illinois 60301, for addition to the P.E.O. Chapter BI Centennial Gift Fund, or to the Luminarts Cultural Foundation at the Union League Club of Chicago, 65 West Jackson Boulevard, Chicago, Illinois 60604.
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Memorial Service
Saturday
15
Jul
2:00 PM
- 3:00 PM
First United Church of Oak Park
848 Lake St.
Oak Park, IL 60301
Memorial Contribution
Luminarts Cultural Foundation at the Union League Club
65 West Jackson Blvd.
Chicago, IL 60604
Chicago, IL 60604
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