Marvin C. Hanson, age 101, of Anthon, Iowa, passed away on Wednesday, October 29, 2025.
A Funeral Service will be held at 10:30 a.m., Monday, November 3, 2025, at the Anthon Community Methodist Church of Anthon, Iowa. Lay Speaker Shirley Nelson will officiate. Committal services will follow in the Oak Hill Cemetery of Anthon, Iowa, with Military Rites conducted by the McNiff Post #389 of the American Legion of Anthon, Iowa.
A Visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Sunday, November 2, 2025, at the Anthon Community Methodist Church of Anthon, Iowa. A Masonic and Eastern Star service will be held at 6:00 p.m. followed by a prayer service.
The Armstrong-Van Houten Funeral Home of Anthon, Iowa, is in charge of the funeral arrangements. Condolences may be sent online www.armstrongfuneral.com
In lieu of flowers the family requests memorials be made to the Anthon Community Methodist Church or the McNiff Post #389 American Legion.
Marvin Clifford Hanson, the son of Irving and Rossie (Sealey) Hanson, was born on April 25, 1924, in Meckling, South Dakota. In 1937 the family moved to east of Anthon, Iowa, where Marvin graduated with the class of 1942 from Anthon High School. On August 7, 1942, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy and proudly served his country until his honorable discharge on December 28, 1945. He spent most of that time on the USS President Jackson.
On February 14, 1946, Marvin married his high school sweetheart, Donna Weathers. They lived in Alta, Iowa, where Marvin worked as a hired hand until they moved to a farm west of Anthon in 1948. In 1964 the family moved into Anthon where Marvin took over the Weathers Locker Plant, renaming it Hanson Lockers.
Marvin was an active member of the Anthon Community Methodist Church, where he served in various roles throughout the years. He was also a dedicated member of the Masonic Lodge, serving as Master and in other capacities, and of the Order of Eastern Star, where he was Worthy Patron for many years. In addition, he belonged to the McNiff Post #389 of the American Legion, serving as Chaplain until his passing, and played clarinet with the Anthon City Band.
Marvin enjoyed gardening and woodworking. For many years he oversaw the Avenue of Flags during the all-school class reunion, passing the torch on to someone else at age 99. Each Memorial Day, he was deeply honored to read the names of his fallen comrades at cemeteries throughout the Anthon area.
Left to cherish his memory include his children Barbara Wood of Anthon, IA, Clifford (Arlene) Hanson of Windsor, Ontario, Canada, Janet Boehm of Blaine, MN and Dale (Wendy) Hanson of Centennial, CO; 9 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, and 3 great-great-grandchildren; and brother Verne (Bonnie) Hanson of Yankton, SD.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife Donna; brothers Francis “Bub” and Clayton Hanson; sons-in-law Mike Wood and John Boehm; and great-grandson Patrick Hudson.
Previous Events
Visitation
2
Nov
401 E Bridge Street
Anthon, IA 51004
6:00 p.m. Masonic and Eastern Star Service followed by a Prayer Service
Funeral Service
3
Nov
401 E Bridge Street
Anthon, IA 51004
Cemetery Details
Location
Anthon, IA 51004
