Jeanne Hanson

Jeanne C. Hanson, age 80, born in Mt. Horeb, Wisconsin, on December 2

1944, passed away peacefully at 3 a.m.—the hour of Great Mercy—on

October 31, 2025, in Rio Rancho, New Mexico.

Jeanne and Wayne were married on September 26, 1960. Together they

built a loving, faith-filled home and were blessed with three devoted

Catholic children: Wendy (Lonny) Rakes of Rio Rancho, NM; Heidi (Phil)

Stubbs of Great Falls, MT; and Grant Hanson of Rio Rancho, NM. Wayne

passed away 27 years ago, and Jeanne’s son Grant lovingly remained by

her side for the rest of her life. She is survived by her children, her

grandchildren: Fallon Rakes, Saxxon Rakes, Rhiannon (Austin) Pettit,

Landon (Angie) Stubbs, Bronson (Rachael) Stubbs, and 15 great-

grandchildren, as well as, her sister Judy Theisen of Park Rapids, NM.

While raising their family, Wayne and Jeanne successfully owned and

operated Frontier Volkswagen in Glendive, Montana. After moving to Rio

Rancho, New Mexico, Jeanne worked as a Human Resource Manager for

JCPenney Telemarketing. Her strong work ethic, professionalism, and

compassion for others touched countless lives throughout her career.

Jeanne had the gift of making everyone she knew feel special. She

remembered every birthday, anniversary, and milestone, sending thoughtful

cards and handwritten notes that made her loved ones feel seen and

cherished. Her kind spirit, sense of humor, and unwavering faith were a

source of comfort and joy to all who knew her.

Jeanne will be deeply missed by her children, extended family, and many

friends. Funeral service will be held on December 29, 2025, at St. Thomas

Aquinas Catholic Church, 1502 Sarah Road, Rio Rancho, NM. Rosary at

10 a.m. and funeral mass at 10:30 a.m. In lieu of flowers, the family

suggests donations to your local Hospice, in honor of Jeanne’s faith and

generosity.