Arlene LaVonne Hanson

September 23, 1940 - November 11, 2018

Beloit – Arlene LaVonne Hanson, age 78, died on November 11, 2018 while at the Beloit Hospital. Arlene was born on September 23, 1940 in Richland Center, WI, the daughter of Jack and Margaret (Groves) Ferguson. She married Melvin Hanson on January 28, 1961. Arlene enjoyed spending time with family, especially watching grandkids sporting events and spending time with them. Arlene was very crafty and did crocheting, quilting, painting and tending to her flowers and garden. She enjoyed music, singing, dancing and playing poker and gambling. She was a Green Bay Packer fan, Brewers fan, she loved Brett Favre and Arlene and Melvin spent many years watching stock car races. Arlene is survived by her husband, Melvin; 4 daughters, Terri (Bob) Wilberg, Nanci (Brad) Heyerdahl, Tammi (Alfonso) Gaziano and Amy (David) Hach; 5 grandchildren, Alex, Zach, Gabbi, Nathan and Alyvia; a special friend, Casey Granberg; her special dog, Maggie and many other nieces, nephews and other relatives. Arlene was preceded in death by her parents, two sisters, Shirley and Nancy and a brother, Jack. Funeral services will be held at the Rosman Funeral Home, 1125 Cranston Road in Beloit on Sunday, November 18, 2018 at 1:00 PM. A visitation will also be held at the funeral home on Saturday, November 17, 2018 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM and also on Sunday from 12:00 PM Noon until the time of services. Burial will conclude at the Newark Township cemetery.