Joanne, Marie Hanson, age 74, longtime resident of Mt. Iron, and formerly of Biwabik, died Friday, May 4th, in her home. She was born December 25, 1943, in Bemidji, MN the daughter of Hugo and Lena (Barr) Lauderbaugh. She was a graduate of Bemidji High School. Joanne was united in marriage to Gary W. Hanson on August 15, 1966, in Bemidji.

Joanne worked as a secretary at the Bemidji High School and then later for Wells Fargo Bank in Virginia – retiring after more than 20 years of service. She was a member of Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Virginia where she served as the Secretary/Treasurer for the Women's groups. She enjoyed spending time with her family, gardening, sewing, line-dancing, biking, and feeding the birds in her yard.

Joanne is survived by her husband: Gary; her children: Bryan (Julie) Hanson of Eagan, MN, Colette Hanson of Eveleth, MN, Bradley (Stacy) Hanson of Lino Lakes, MN, and Jessica (Stuart) Van Orsdel of Eveleth, MN; her sister: Peggy Holter of Bemidji, MN; 7 grandchildren: Jeremiah (Andrea) Ersbo, Skylar Hanson, Morgan Hanson, Aaron Hanson, Christian Van Orsdel, Elliot Van Orsdel, and Greta Van Orsdel; and two great-grandchildren: Ellie and Emmitt Ersbo.

She was preceded in death by her Parents; and her brother: Ronald Lauderbaugh.

Visitation will be from 10 am until the 11 am Memorial Service Thursday, May 10, 2018 at Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Virginia. Pastor Erik Roth will officiate.

Family Services are provided by Bauman-Cron, a Bauman Family Funeral Home, in Virginia. To express condolences on-line please see: www.baumanfuneralhome.com.