Arlene Ruth Hansen, 89, of Lincoln, was born April 4, 1936, in Cordova, and passed away Jan. 29, 2026.
Arlene was raised on a farm near Cordova by her parents, Iner Olsen and Florence (Christiansen) Olsen. Shortly after graduating from Cordova High School, Arlene moved to Lincoln and worked as a secretary. On Jan. 24, 1958, Arlene was united in marriage to Maurice Hansen in Cordova. Staying in Lincoln, she devoted herself to her family as a homemaker, a role she carried out with dedication and care throughout her life.
The family moved to Milford in 1969. She enjoyed spending time with friends and family, reading, gardening, cooking, bowling, card games of all types, and playing board games, which she loved sharing with family, and grandchildren. Arlene was an avid bridge player, playing weekly with her neighbors, and also in local bridge clubs.
She and her husband spent many years traveling to their cabin at Johnson Lake, creating cherished memories with friends and family. Arlene also enjoyed traveling abroad, including trips to China and Denmark. She was a loving presence to those she cared for most.
She is survived by her daughter and sons, Karen (Russell) Widdowson, Lincoln, Michael (Sandra) Hansen, Omaha, and Craig (Ursula) Hansen, Lincoln; grandchildren: Leah Widdowson, Tess (Patrick) Wagner, Edie (Charles) Aman, Ben Hansen, Ted Hansen, Matt Hansen, Nolan Hansen, and Natalie Hansen; great-grandchildren, Frederick, Gilbert, and Archer; brother, Wayne (Vickie) Olsen, Lincoln; and sister-in-law Cheryl Hoffschneider, Ainsworth. She is also survived by many cousins, nieces and nephews.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Maurice Hansen, parents Iner and Florence Olsen; granddaughter, Abigail Hansen; father-in-law, Svend "Jack" Hansen; mother-in-law Friedabelle Hansen; and brother-in-law, Jim Hoffschneider.
Visitation will be Friday, Feb. 6, from 1 – 8 p.m., with family greeting and receiving friends and relatives from 6 – 7:30 p.m. at the Lauber Funeral Home in Milford. The funeral service will be Saturday, Feb. 7, at 10:30 a.m. at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Milford. A graveside service will follow at 2:30 p.m. at Zastrow Cemetery in Cordova. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Milford.
Arrangements by Lauber Funeral and Cremation Services.
