Jon Michael Hansen, age 70, of Manistee, Michigan, died Wednesday night, December 31, 2025 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born on December 8, 1955 in Manistee, Michigan the son of the late James and Doris (Edwardsen) Hansen. Jon was a graduate of Manistee High School with the class of 1974. He married Carol Ann Helminiak, on June 29, 1979 in Manistee, Michigan. Jon was a certified mechanic most of his working career, retiring in 2022 from the Manistee Public School System. He was a Life member of the V.F.W. Walsh Post #4499 of Manistee, and a member of the Loyal Order of Moose, Manistee Lodge #1128. He was an avid fan of the Detroit Tigers and the Lions. His favorite passion was NASCAR, having traveled around the United States to watch many NASCAR races.

He is survived by his wife, Carol A. Hansen of Manistee, MI, his daughter and son-in-law, Melissa and Wayne Braun and his son, Tyler Hansen (Kaitlyn Nadrowski) all of Manistee, MI, four grandchildren, Ava Braun, Kairi, Bentley, and Preston Hansen all of Manistee, MI, two sisters, Linda Nickelson of Manistee, MI, and Lori Yoder of Grandville, MI, his brother and sister-in-law, Jim and Doreen Hansen of Cadillac, MI,  his sister's-in-law and brothers-in-law's, Brenda Helminiak, Theresa and Leonard Cabot, Debra Nowak and Mary Helminiak, and his brother's in-law and sister's in-law, Dale and Geri Helminiak, Thomas and Diane Helminiak, Kevin and Jeanne Helminiak and Paul and Stacey Helminiak. Numerous nieces and nephews also survive him.

Jon was also preceded in death by his Parents James and Doris (Edwardsen) Hansen, his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Louis and Evelyn (Jankowiak) Helminiak, and his brother's- in-law, Charles Nickelson, Pete Helminiak and Joe Nowak

According to Jon's wishes, cremation has taken place and there will be no services at this time. The Herbert Funeral Home of Manistee is in charge of funeral arrangements.