Glen Hanson, Age: 92
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May 22, 1926---Feb 28, 2019

     Glen Hanson, 92, of Overland Park, KS passed away Thursday, February 28, 2019.  Visitation will be 2-3:00 PM with Memorial Services starting at 3:00 PM Saturday, March 9, at Porter Funeral Home, 8535 Monrovia St., Lenexa, KS.  In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorial contributions to Crossroads Hospice and/or Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.

     Glen was born May 22, 1926, in Kennedy, MN to Carl and Bertha Hanson.  He served his country from 1944-1946 as an Aerial Gunner for the United States Navy.  He was a lifelong television News Anchor starting in Fargo, ND in the early 1950's and retiring in 1992 from WDAF, Channel 4.  He was a member of SAG-AFTRA.  Glen is survived by his wife of 71 years, Janet Hanson, three children: Dale (Kathleen) Hanson, Chicago, IL, Cheryl (Michael) Long, Lee's Summit, MO, Bryan (Janet) Hanson, Charlotte, NC, grandchildren: Aaron, Bridget, Braden, Davis, great grandchildren: Ayden, Oliver, Elon and many extended family and friends.


Condolences

Louis Garcia Mar 02, 2019

Friend ,Overland Park ,Kansas

May God Bless You All With His Peace and Comfort Today and Always!

Jan Dittemore Mar 03, 2019

Friend ,Overland Park ,Kansas

Cheryl and family, sending much love and many prayers. Your sweet dad was a treasure.

Walter J Fink Mar 03, 2019

No relationship ,Overland Park ,Kansas

To the family and friends of Glen Hanson: I never met Glen, but over the years, I watched him on television, as he gave the news. He was very professional in his role as newscaster, which made me want to make sure I kept watching him each day. Back, 10 or 15 years ago, I saw a man walking down 103rd Street, between Metcalf and Lowell, many times. That man, looked like Glen, in that if it wasn't him, it had to be his long lost twin. I just thought I would send my deepest sympathies to all his family and friends, from someone who didn't forget who he was and what he did.

Jewell Tykeson Johnson Mar 11, 2019

cousin ,Fountain Hills ,Arizona

Dear Janet and family, I am Glen's cousin. Our mothers were sisters. Glen was older than me. My brother, Deisel, and Glen were the same age. Our family would visit the Hanson's in Grand Forks. Glen would kid around with me, call me "Veronica Lake." What fun he was. You have my sympathy. God bless you and help you all in your loss. Jewell Tykeson Johnson

Services

Event:
Visitation
Location:
Porter Funeral Home
Address:
8535 Monrovia
City:
Lenexa
State:
Kansas
Zip Code:
66215
Date:
Mar 09, 2019
Time:
2:00 PM
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Event:
Memorial Service
Location:
Porter Funeral Home
Address:
8535 Monrovia
City:
Lenexa
State:
Kansas
Zip Code:
66215
Date:
Mar 09, 2019
Time:
3:00 PM
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