Theo Lucille Hanson, 87, of Hudson, Florida, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 15, 2025, at HCA Bayonet Point Medical Center-Hudson with her loving husband by her side.
Theo was born October 8, 1937, to the late Dr. T.W. and Lucille Wienczewski in Detroit, Michigan and moved to Alpena, Michigan in 1938.
Theo attended St. Mary’s Catholic Elementary School and graduated from Alpena Catholic Central High School in 1955, from Mercy College-Detroit with a BS in Nursing and became an RN in 1959.
On June 25, 1960, Theo married Dale Hanson at St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church in Alpena, where they lived for 33 years. They had two children, David and Mary (Troy) Francisco.
Theo worked for the District Health Dept. #4 in Alpena for several years. She was active in the St. Mary’s Women’s Group and the Rosary Society, loved reading, cooking, entertaining, gardening, traveling, visiting friends and relatives, cards and board games.
Theo & Dale moved to Hudson, Florida in 1993 where she worked for the Pasco County Health Dept. for several years. She volunteered her time for the St. Vincent de Paul Society, St. Michael Conference.
Surviving are her husband, Dale, daughter Mary (Troy) Francisco, daughter-in-law Darlene Hanson, sister Marcia (Robert) Huber, 4 grandchildren: David Shoup, Jessica Hanson, Katherine Shoup and Noah Shoup, 3 step grandchildren: Raidee Swan, Kyler Francisco and Mariah Francisco. Great grandchild Caleb Shoup. She was preceded in death by her parents, son: David, 2 grandsons: Daniel Shoup and Matthew Shoup. 2 brothers: Dr. Phillip Wienczewski and Robert Wienczewski.
A memorial service and Mass will be held at St. Michael the Archangel Roman Catholic Church, 8014 State Road 52, Hudson, FL 34667 on Saturday, February 15, 2025 at 11:00 A.M.
In memory of Theo, donations may be made to St. Vincent de Paul Society, St. Michael Conference, 8020 State Road 52, Hudson, FL 34667.
Saint Michael The Archangel Catholic Church
Roger Smith
January 23, 2025, 10:56 pm
So sorry for your loss, Theo was such an inspiration and font of knowledge for new Vincentians and me, especially, I still have, and cherish her blue folder that Theo gave to me with our opening and closing prayers. She and Evelyn? Presented our local version of the Ozanam Orientation, a great Vincentian who will truly be missed, A privilege to have known and experienced her presence and exhausting knowledge.
Petra Diaz
January 24, 2025, 12:40 am
Dale and family, my condolences on Theo’s passing. It is with heartfelt Sorrow that I remember listening to her experiences with SVDP. I certainly enjoyed talking to her and listening about her past experiences which were many. Dale, May God give you strength in the coming days ahead.
Rest in peace Theo!
Evelyn Dodd
January 24, 2025, 1:46 am
A best friend to me for a long time. …a very loving and trustful lady who always sought the positive in some one…never the negative. I will miss her.
Yolanda Avella
January 24, 2025, 11:56 am
The Society of St Vincent de Paul will miss Theo and will always be grateful for all she did for our conference.
“Eternal rest grant on to her and let perpetual light shine upon her. May she rest in peace”.
SVdP St Michael’s Conference
John & Julie Kowalski
January 24, 2025, 2:01 pm
Dale, Mary, & family,
Our sincerest condolences to all of you.
Many wonderful memories of working with Theo on committees and church events at St. Mary’s.
Great classmate and quiet force in getting things done.
Prayers and hugs.
Love,
Jack & Julie Kowalski
Sending a donation to SVDP in Theo’s name- a cause near and dear to our hearts.
Tim Wismer and Linda Wismer
January 24, 2025, 2:07 pm
A kind and loving woman that will be missed by many. Our prayers for her family. Heaven has a new angel.
Marllene Manon
January 26, 2025, 11:55 pm
Although I did not know Theo that well, she certainly left her stamp on our conference at SVDP , St Michael’s. She was a highly respected member who will continue to be remembered. My deepest condolence to Dale and the family . RIP Theo.
Susan M Cook
January 28, 2025, 2:55 am
I was just one of many to experience the beauty, kindness, and insatiable knowledge of Theo. I’m thankful for the sisterhood we shared as a Vincentians. To Dale and family my deepest sympathy for your loss. Theo, fly high with the angels. You will be missed but forever in the hearts of your SVdP family.