Beth M. Hansen

Beth M. Hansen, 69, passed away on Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022 in the comfort of her home in Gurnee with her children, and her cat Peanut by her side. She was born Dec. 7, 1952 in Evanston, IL. She was a 38 year resident of Libertyville (2013) and most recently lived in Gurnee for the past 9 years. She was passionate about her family and friends and a woman of many truly unique interests. She adored being a mom and ‘Nana’ to her grandchildren. She cherished family and friend gatherings and always made sure to make everyone feel welcome. She was genuinely interested in learning about and even entertaining others by making a joke or two, and always ensuring the children's activities were the highlight of the event. She'll be remembered for her gingerbread house competitions, jack-lantern-carving contests, beachcombing outings (for seaglass) and scarecrow making parties. She also made sure to capture these special moments through her love of photography and saved thousands of photos for all to treasure. She enjoyed thrift store shopping, planning and hosting garage sales, organizing her home (and often other's!), attending her grandchildren's sporting events, her frog collections (any and all things frog), and the excitement of gathering for meals. Surviving her are her two children, Jay (Rebecca) Hansen and Lindsey (Jeff) Miska; four grandchildren, Conor, Grant, Madison and Johnny; two sisters, Julie (Glenn) Smith and Dale Duda (Charlie Mann). She was preceded in death by her parents, Henry and Audrey Duda; two brothers, Greg and Timmy Duda; her beloved husband Carl Hansen, Jr. (2018), the love of her life. Visitation will begin at 11 am followed by a memorial service at Noon on Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2022 (what would have been her 70th birthday) at Holy Cross Lutheran Church 29700 N. St. Mary’s Road, Libertyville. Memorial contributions can be made to the American Cancer Society, for the Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance. Arrangements are by the Burnett-Dane Funeral Home in Libertyville. Info: 847-362-3009 or please share a memory at www.burnettdane.com

Beth M. Hansen

December 7, 1952 - November 26, 2022