Funeral Service for Arlene M. Hanson, 95, of Sisseton, SD will be held on Monday, January 19, 2026 at 11:00 A.M. at the Grace Lutheran Church, Sisseton, SD with Rev. Pat Schubert and Rev. Joshua Knudsen officiating. Organist will Michelle Greseth. Special music by Christopher Hanson and Marcy LeClair. Pallbearers will be Christopher Hanson, Mason Lampe, Koby Jackson, Brian Stewart, Eric Pfeffer, and Johnathan Prins. Honorary Pallbearers Keana Jackson, Kenzie Jackson, Kailey Pfeffer, Kristin Stewart, Leah Fritts, Pam Dahl, Corrine Prins, Carol Carney, and Karen Buck.   Interment will be in the Sisseton Cemetery, Sisseton, SD. There will be visitation on Sunday, January 18, 2026 at the Cahill Funeral Chapel from 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. with a Prayer Service at 7:00 P.M. in Arlene's memory. The Cahill Funeral Chapel is in charge of Funeral arrangements.

Arlene was born on January 15, 1930, in Peever, South Dakota, to Lena (Dew) and Winford Schrader. After the early loss of her mother when Arlene was just three years old, she was lovingly raised by her father and stepmother, Francis (Buttke) Schrader, whom Winford married in 1937. Arlene attended school in Peever and graduated with the Class of 1947. She continued her education at Northern State College in Aberdeen, South Dakota, earning her teaching certificate in 1950. A dedicated educator, Alene taught at Peever School from 1950 to 1960 and later served as a substitute teacher in the district, sharing her love of learning with generations of local students. On March 14, 1953, Arlene married the love of her life, Calvin Hanson. Together, they built a life rooted in faith, family, and community raising four children: Alan, Lori, James, and Janet in the hills west of Peever. Arlene was a loving wife to Calvin, together they showed their children what commitment, patience and true partnership look like. As a mother, Arlene provided guidance, strength, laughter, and unconditional love. Arlene will be remembered for her gentle spirit, her deep commitment to her family, and her quiet strength. She was a devoted wife, a nurturing mother, and a proud grandmother and great-grandmother.

She is survived by her children: Alan (Patty) Hanson, Lori (Hanson) Jackson, James (Cyndi Strang) Hanson, Janet (Kelly) Raguse; Sister: Janice Stewart; seven grandchildren: Christopher (Anne) Hanson, Leah (Dustin) Fritts, Mason (Mikaela) Lampe, Koby (April) Jackson, Keana Jackson, Kenzie (Ben Witte) Jackson and Kailey (Eric) Pfeffer; and seven great-grandchildren: Beckett Lampe, Taeden, Emersyn, Bowyn Jackson, Wynona Ries, Daniel and Sasha Fritts..

Arlene was preceded in death by her parents, Lena, Francis, and Winford Schrader; her beloved husband, Calvin Hanson; sister-in-law Joyce Hanson, brother-in-law Wes Hanson and brother-in-law, Michael Stewart.

Arlene Hanson, age 95, passed away peacefully on December 15, 2025, at the St. Francis Nursing Home /surrounded by her loving family.

In lieu of flowers, the family invites you to honor Arlene by sharing a kind word, a story, or an act of Service in your own community — values she lived every day. Also, in lieu of flowers, memorials can be sent to the Countryside Inn Assisted Living, Rosholt, South Dakota.