Lovenetta Hansen

Lovenetta Hansen, age 93, of Alta, died Tuesday, October 3, 2017 in Cedar Rapids. Funeral services will be held Friday, October 6, 2017 at 10:30 a.m. at the Alta Church of Christ. Burial will follow in the Buena Vista Memorial Park Cemetery in Storm Lake. Visitation will take place Thursday, October 5, 2017 from 5-7:00 p.m. at the Alta Church of Christ. The Fratzke & Jensen Funeral Home in Alta is in charge of the arrangements. Lovenetta Rose Benson was born December 12, 1923 in Alta, Iowa the daughter of John and Johanna (Hermanson) Benson. Growing up, she attended school in Alta where she graduated in 1941. Following high school graduation, she went to Chicago in pursuit of fame and fortune. While in Chicago, she worked for Northwest Bank. Upon returning home, Love met the love of her life Melvin Hansen and on December 21, 1944, together they were united in marriage in Alta. Together, they were blessed with five children: Larry, Debra, Anne, Jonathan, and Michael. Love enjoyed staying home where she raised most of her family. After Michael was born, she started working again. She worked for Alta Foodland for 13 years and then Breakpoint in Alta and Ken-A-Bob in Storm Lake. Love was baptized on June 6, 1960 at the Elk Baptist Church. While being a member at Elk Baptist Church she taught Sunday School and served as a secretary for the Ladies Aid. On September 16, 1990, Love joined the Immanuel Lutheran Church. In her spare time, she enjoyed camping and cooking. The last seven years she has lived with her daughter, Anne, in Cedar Rapids where Anne has cared for her. She was known as “Grandma Love” to many children and even adults. She will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her. Those left to cherish her memory include her children: Larry (Lynda) Hansen of Grand Rapids, Minnesota; Debra Bell of Boca Raton, Florida; Anne (David) Rhodes of Cedar Rapids, Iowa; Jon (Melanie) Hansen of Pleasant Hill, Iowa; Mike (Annvetta) Hansen of Fairview Heights, Illinois; grandchildren: Kristie (Greg) Parks; Jody (Brad) Simpson; Katie (Justin) Kruger; Ryan (Jill) Ross; Aimee (Lucas Peters) Ross; Christopher (Ashley) Bell; Courtney (Robbie) Rollins; Jeremy Frye; Benjamin (Tamara) Hansen; Alison Hansen; Noah (Nalopa) Hansen; Elijah (Dawn) Hansen; Halle Hansen; Christian Hansen; Marcus Hansen; 22 great grandchildren; sister, Wanda Chase of Alta, Iowa; extended family and many friends. Love was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Melvin in 1984; grandchildren, Paula; great grandson, Cash; brother, Woodrow “Woody” Benson; sisters: Marian, Beulah, and Ann; and special friend, Arlo Nelson.

Lovenetta Hansen

December 12, 1923 - October 3, 2017