Duane Hanna
August 2, 1935 - December 20, 2008
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WODEN - Duane R. Hanna, 73, of Woden, was called home to Heaven on Saturday (December 20, 2008) in a car accident west of Britt.

Funeral services will be held 10:30 A.M., Wednesday, December 24th at the Evangelical Free Church in Britt with Rev. Stan Johnson officiating. Burial will be at Grant Township Cemetery near Woden with military rites by the Woden Veterans Ceremonial Unit.

Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 P.M., Tuesday at the Cataldo Funeral Chapel in Woden and will continue one hour prior to services at the church.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Evangelical Free Church of Britt Missions Fund, Gideons or MMAP.

Duane Roger Hanna, the son of Sylvin and Olga (Skilbred) Hanna, was born August 2, 1935 in Forest City. He was baptized at Grant Lutheran Church near Woden and confirmed at St. John's Lutheran Church in Woden. He received Christ as his Personal Savior at that time. He has been walking close to his Lord ever since. Duane graduated from Titonka High School in 1955 and continued his education at Wartburg College in Waverly. On December 20, 1958, Duane married his sweetheart, Betty Carlson, at Good Hope Lutheran Church in Titonka. He entered paradise on their 50th wedding anniversary. Duane served in the U.S. Army for two years. He was employed for thirty-one years at the Tipton Power Plant before retiring and moving to Woden. For the past nine years Duane and Betty were MMAPers (Mobile Missionary Assistance Program) and built churches or camps from Alaska to Florida and in between. Duane was happiest when he was on mission, (six months in 2008).

He was an active member of Evangelical Free Church in Britt.

He is survived by his wife, Betty, of Woden; three daughters, Denise (Glenn) Lehrman of Marion, Barbara (Rev. James) Debner of Southington, CT and Arnetta (David) Gosse of Iowa City; nine grandchildren; four great grandchildren; brothers, Vernon (Sheryl) Hanna of Woden, Ron (Marlys) Hanna of Swea City and Harlan (Virginia) Hanna of Dayton, OH; a sister, Marcine (Guy) Carlson of Minnoka, IL; and a brother-in-law, Dick Havlik of Palmyra, WI.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Rosezella Havlik; and a nephew who was their ring bearer, Keith Havlik.
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Tue, December 23, 2008
4:00 PM - 7:00 PM


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Cataldo Funeral Home - Woden Chapel
310 Main St.
Woden, IA 50484


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Wed, December 24, 2008
10:30 PM - 11:30 PM


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The Holbrooks of Southington CT
Dec 31, 2008

Dear Hanna and Debner Family, Though are meetings with Barbara's father were breif it was always a joy to see him at our church. A sudden loss like this is very difficult. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Love,... more

Dec 31, 2008
Dear Hanna and Debner Family, Though are meetings with Barbara's father were breif it was always a joy to see him at our church. A sudden loss like this is very difficult. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Love, Bill, Lydia, Evelyn, and Jacob

The Holbrooks of Southington CT
Jerry Puffer...long time friend
Dec 28, 2008

Betty, I treasure all of the times that you & Duane stopped by to see Venice & I. All of my children were saddened to hear the news of Duane's death, as was I. Wish I could write something that would ease your pain rig... more

Dec 28, 2008
Betty, I treasure all of the times that you & Duane stopped by to see Venice & I. All of my children were saddened to hear the news of Duane's death, as was I. Wish I could write something that would ease your pain right now. You & Duane are wonderful friends.

Jerry Puffer...long time friend
The Cramptons- friends of the Debner Family
Dec 27, 2008

"A father is neither an anchor to hold us back nor a sail to take us there, but always a guiding light whose love shows us the way." May your Dad's (and grandfather's) love in your hearts continue to guide you until that... more

Dec 27, 2008
"A father is neither an anchor to hold us back nor a sail to take us there, but always a guiding light whose love shows us the way." May your Dad's (and grandfather's) love in your hearts continue to guide you until that amazing day when you all meet again. Love and peace, Rich, Nancy, Sarah, Rick, Teague, and Seth

The Cramptons- friends of the Debner Family
Cramptons, friends of the Debners
Dec 27, 2008

Barbara, we lit a luminary at our home Christmas Eve in your Dad's memory. May his light shine forever in your hearts. We are so very sorry.

James and Joyce Suess, friends of the Debner famil
Dec 26, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers are with you through this difficult time. We are so sorry for your loss.

Andrew Belz, friend at Cono
Dec 26, 2008

You both have had a great testimony to me and to hundreds of others through your thoughtfulness, faith and work of MMAP. I can never forget Duane's cheer and great spirit. We at Cono will be remembering you during your ... more

Dec 26, 2008
You both have had a great testimony to me and to hundreds of others through your thoughtfulness, faith and work of MMAP. I can never forget Duane's cheer and great spirit. We at Cono will be remembering you during your grief.

Andrew Belz, friend at Cono
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