Karen I. Hanson Obituary
The memory of Karen I. Hanson of Westerly, Rhode Island, born in Fort Dodge, Iowa, who passed away on July 29, 2024 at the age of 85, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Harvey Hanson and Madeline Hanson; and her son Dirk Schwieger. She is survived by: her husband Frank Thacker; her children, Holly Hoak (Steven), Heidi Schwieger, Heather Dodge (Andrew) and Hans Schwieger (Pamela); her stepchildren, Jeff Thacker (Jeannie) and Erin Brower (Pat); her brother Bruce Hanson (Carol); and her caregivers, Donna and Kathy.
If you should feel so inclined, please send a donation in Karen's name to: HopeHealth Hospice (https://www.hopehealthco.org), 1085 North Main Street, Providence, RI 02904.
