Bonnie Lou Hanson died Friday, September 12, 2025 at The Shepherd’s Inn, in Wells, MN. The memorial service will be Saturday, September 20, 2025 11:00 am at Nasinec Funeral Home in Wells, MN with a visitation from 10-11:00 am. The private family burial will be at a later date in Woodville Cemetery in Waseca, MN.
Bonnie was born March 3, 1924 to Jesse and Louise (Schuler) Draheim. She attended country school for 8 years and attended Waseca High School, graduating in 1942.
Bonnie was united in marriage to Robert Hanson January 12, 1951. They raised two children, Steven Thomas and Patricia Gail.
Bonnie worked alongside her husband Robert at their pharmacy Hanson Drug on Main Street in Wells, everyone looked forward to the donuts she made on Fridays. She enjoyed gardening, baking, and decorating for the holidays. She made quilts, tablecloths, and beautiful things for her family—many sewing projects. Bonnie volunteered for several activities through the years. She loved to travel and took many trips throughout the USA and abroad, especially loving the North Shore of Lake Superior.
Bonnie is preceded in death by her husband Robert (1987), her parents, and granddaughter Lauren who died in infancy.
Bonnie is survived by her children Steven (Linda) Hanson of Rochester, MN, and Patti (Billy) Steiner of North Mankato, MN; grandchildren Geoff (Michele) Hanson of Rochester, MN, Jarrett Hanson of Rochester, MN, Jon (Stephanie) Hanson of Rochester, MN, and Dylan Steiner of Mankato, MN; greatgrandchildren Sylvie, Kalina, Addison, Elizabeth, and Evelyn of Rochester, MN.
My sympathy to family and friends.
My condolences 🙏🏼 she was such a sweet heart ❤️
Patty -my sympathy to you and your family.
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Our condolences to Bonnie’s family. Bonnie was an amazing woman and will be missed by many. Hugs and prayers to you all.
My sincere sympathy to Steve and Patty and their families. Bonnie was an amazing woman and the perfect Hostess. She will be remembered for the many times she hosted parties in her home and her generous nature. .
We lived down the block from Bonnie for years! She will be missed by many! What a beautiful lady and kind soul!
Bonnie was a kind and great neighbor. We really appreciated her! She would occasionally bring over some baked treats and had us over for supper with Dave and Chris. I also remember her walking to the pool in the summer for the adult swim time. Sending our sympathy in your loss.
What a Beautiful Lady for so many reasons. I met Bonnie through mutual friends, Edna Ford and Elton Kuske who were her dear neighbors and Friends! RIP Bonnie…your work on earth is done!
Ardene Breitkreutz
Sorry for the loss of your mom we had a lot of good visits on the porch and a lot of good cod fish dinners with your mom and dad in the winter
Aredene Breitkreutz. September 16, 2025 3:10 PM
Steve & Patty We had a lot of good visits o n the porch in the summer and a lot of good cod fish dinners in the winter a lot of good memories
Ardene /Breitkreutz . September 16, 2025 3:16 PM – Reply
We had a lot of good visits on your porch in the hot summers and a lot of good cod fish dinners in the winter. Lot of good memories.
My Deepest Sympathy to the Hanson family. Bonnie was a wonderful lady.