A. Marlin Hansen

Allen Marlin Hansen, 90, passed away Sunday, August 18, 2013 in Cumming, Georgia surrounded by his loving family. He was born to Sadie and Syver Hansen on May 23, 1923 in Lake Forest, IL and was raised in Libertyville where he met his devoted wife of 65 years Lois (nee Wilson) Hansen in grade school, married in 1945 and lived most of their life in Fremont Center. Marlin was a veteran of the U.S. Army Air Corps, having served in the European Theater during World War II and was a prisoner of war in Germany for 15 months. He was a member of the U.S. Air Force Reserves, and attained the rank of Lt. Col., was a charter of the Libertyville VFW Post #8741, a member of the Disabled Veterans Assn. and a life member of the Reserve Officers Assn. Marlin was the owner of Fremont Center Feed in Fremont Center and often volunteered with his wife at the Haven in Libertyville and also Meals on Wheels. He was a 60 year member of Ivanhoe Congregational Church where he served on the church board and was also a member of the Mundelein High School Board of Education for seven years. Marlin was known for his gentle kindness, strength and humor. He derived great joy from fishing, flying airplanes and being with family and friends. Even in his final weeks, he could not resist a good pun. Surviving are his three sons, Tim (Peggy) Hansen of Brevard, N.C., Jon (Ellen) Hansen of Richmond, IL and Jeff (Dorothy) Hansen of Morganton, GA; his adoring grandchildren, Lena, Shawn, Megan (Jesse) Hansen Shepherd, Mark, Jamie (John) Hansen-Cheatwood and Chris and also by his daughter-in-law, Valerie Hansen of Antioch. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lois in 2001, his parents, by 3 brothers, Syver, Donald and Walter and also by his sister, Lorraine Forsberg. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, September 21, 2013 at Ivanhoe Congregational Church, 21078 W. Hwy. 176 in Mundelein. Visitation will be from 1:00 p.m. until the time of service at church, with a reception following. A graveside service will be at Lakeside Cemetery in Libertyville. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Ivanhoe Congregational Church, the American Cancer Society or Alzheimer's Foundation of America. For info: 847-362-3009. Or sign the guestbook at www.burnettdane.com.

A. Marlin Hansen

May 27, 1923 - August 18, 2013