Jerry Wayne Hanson

Jerry Wayne Hanson, 69, of Aroma Park passed away Thursday, January 18, 2024 at home. He was born on March 12, 1954 in Watseka, the son of Wayne and Lois (Collette) Hanson. On August 16, 1974 he married Louise Sharon Sprang in Kankakee. Jerry Wayne was a veteran of the United State Air Force who served our country from 1972 – 1976. Jerry Wayne retired from Ford Motor Company in quality control. He volunteered as a trustee for the Aroma Township Cemetery, enjoyed cars, vintage cars and go-kart racing. Jerry Wayne is affiliated with the Christian faith. He is survived by his loving wife, Louise Sharon; sons, Tim (Shannon) Hanson of Fishers and Jeremy (Heather) Hanson of Kankakee; daughter, Kate Hanson of Kankakee; sister, Peggy Messier of Manteno; Randy (Karen) Hanson of Manteno; six grandchildren, Jacob Hanson, Lauren Hanson, Allison Hanson, Kean Hanson, Quinn Hanson, and Spencer Jordan. Jerry Wayne is preceded in death by his parents, Wayne and Lois Hanson. Services will be held at Jensen Funeral Home in Kankakee on Friday, January 26, 2024 from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm. Pastor Chad Dalton will officiate. The burial service will be at Abraham National Cemetery on March 12, 2024. Cremation rites have been accorded.