Clare E. Hanson

November 19, 1955 - April 29, 2011

Clare E. Hanson ( nee Jasmer) Of Channahon, IL passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Friday, April 29, 2011 at Silver Cross Hospital, Joliet, IL at the age of 55 years. Born in Park River, North Dakota the daughter of Lester and the late Esther Jasmer. Adored mother of Shawn (Tom) Curry, proud grandmother of Charles, Paige and Kelsey Curry. Dearly loved sister of Helen Hensley, Diane (Warren) Fanger, Bill Jasmer, Shirley Cost and Richard (Danielle) Jasmer. Numerous nieces and nephews also mourn her passing. Clare was preceded in death by her mother Esther and dear brother Glen Jasmer. She was an avid Chicago Bears Fan, a Talented Scrap Booker, a Jewelry Maker and had a great love for the outdoors. She would enthusiastically put up her own tent to sleep under the stars. "The purity of a persons heart can be quickly measured by how they regard animals" Clare was an advocate for animals and was the caring owner of "Dusty" the cat. Memorial Visitation will be held on Thursday, May 5, 2011 from 4:00 PM until Services Begin at 6:30 PM at The Maple Funeral Home located at 24300 W. Ford Rd., Channahon, IL