Rosalie A. Hanson

Rosalie A. Hanson, age 97, a longtime resident of Kingsford, passed away on Saturday, November 5, 2022, at a hospital in Woodstock, GA. She was born on October 8, 1925, in Iron Mountain, MI, daughter of the late Adolph and Jennie (Pietrantonio) Cerasoli. Rosalie grew up in Iron Mountain and was a graduate of Iron Mountain High School, class of 1944, and played the clarinet in the high school band. She was united in marriage with Vernon Hanson in 1944, and they bought their first and only home at 521 W. Sagola St. in Kingsford in 1945. Rosalie continued to live there even after Vernon’s death until June 2021 when she moved to her nephew Dr. Dan Rodman’s home in Woodstock, GA. Rosalie worked for many years at Lake Shore Company and was a very active member of the American Martyrs Church. She and Vernon owned both a cottage at Hamilton Lakes and a hunting camp near Sagola, MI, which they enjoyed with their families. They loved boating and snowmobiling. After retiring, Rosalie loved to go to the casino with family and friends. Rosalie was a loving mother and wife. She was the primary caregiver for her husband after he went blind from diabetes, and she took care of her only child Dennis after he suffered a massive stroke. Survivors include a nephew, Dr. Dan (Traci) Rodman of Woodstock, GA; a niece, Mary Jean (Chuck) Eifler of Green Bay, WI; and great-nieces, Sandra, Erin, Amy, and Kelly. Special thanks to Kim and Merlin Adams and Mary Richards, who went well beyond being just friends to care for Rosalie. In addition to her parents, husband Vernon, and son Dennis, Rosalie was preceded in death by two sisters, Elaine Fascinelli and Ann Marie Rodman, and brothers-in-law, Paul Rodman and Peter Fascinelli. Visitation will be from 9:30 to 10:30 am on Monday, November 21, 2022 at the Kingsford Funeral Home. The funeral mass will follow at 11:00 am at American Martyrs Catholic Church in Kingsford. Msgr. Joseph Gouin will offer the Mass of Christian Burial. Burial will be in Cemetery Park, Iron Mountain. Condolences to the family of Rosalie A. Hanson may be expressed online at www.ernashfuneralhomes.com. The family has entrusted the Erickson-Rochon & Nash Funeral Home of Iron Mountain with the arrangements.

Rosalie A. Hanson

October 8, 1925 - November 5, 2022