Marlene Mildred Hansen

Marlene Mildred Hansen, age 80, of Mattawan, passed away May 11, 2016. She was born March 29, 1936 in Grand Rapids to the late Elwin and Maxine (Bricker) Pierson. She is survived by her three children, Winona M. Brewster of Vicksburg, David M. Brewster of Lawton and Robert S. (Phyllis) Brewster of Almena, six step children, Jerry Hansen of Paw Paw, James Hansen of Jacksonville, FL, Jay Hansen of Palm City, FL, Jon Hansen of Issaquah, WA, Tammy Price of Naples, FL and Lorry Hansen, eight grandchildren, Jon, Sean, Elaina, Tyler, Brittany, John, Jimmy and Andy, 15 great grandchildren along with two brothers, Ray Beekman of Reed City, MI and Jim Beekman of Howell, MI. Marlene was preceded in death by her husband, John Hansen and one brother, Roger Beekman. Marlene served her country in the Air Force during the Korean War, she opened her first beauty salon in Texas Corners and followed with several other salons around Kalamazoo. She was a certified Trichologist and Master Gardner she received from Michigan State University. Marlene was a member of the Kalamazoo Valley Indian Association and the Daughters of Union Army Veterans of the Civil War. She was an active member and volunteer with the Southwest Michigan Boy-scouts Council. Marlene took great pride in her country and was very supportive of helping others and equality for all. Family and friends are invited to visit on Monday, May 16, 2016, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Adams Funeral Home, 502 W., Michigan Ave, Paw Paw, where services will follow at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Fr. Mathew Illikattil officiating. Burial will take place at Almena Cemetery. Weather permitting, motorcycles are welcome in the procession to the cemetery.