Louise D. Hansen age 86, of Manistee, Michigan, died Sunday, November 1, 2026 at The Solberg Family Home in Manistee. She was born on November 7, 1939 in Manistee, Michigan and was the daughter of the late Herbert and Audrey Gjestrum. Louise was a graduate of Muskegon Heights High School. She was united in marriage to Richard “Dick” Hansen on July 3, 1958 in Sanford, Florida. He preceded her in death on December 28, 2013.

Louise worked for Sears for many years and then became the owner/operator until 1993. She joined Walmart in 1994 when the store opened and worked in the cash office until her retirement in 2018.

She is survived by two sons and a daughter in-law, Ryan (Joanne) Hansen and Randal Hansen and her daughter Lori Hansen (Steve Huffine) all of Manistee. Grandchildren Chris (Ashley), Shawn, Heather (Cameron), Austin and Anna (Cody). Great grandchildren Zoey, Ian, Liam, Ellie, Snow, Ivy and Ava. One brother and sister-in-law Gene and Lynne Gjestrum. Numerous nieces and nephews.

Preceded in death in addition to her parents and husband by her sister and brother-in-law Shirley and Jack Humphrey and by her brother Martin Gjestrum.

The family would like to thank David and Cheryl Solberg and Hospice for the care given to Louise.

According to Louise’s wishes cremation has taken place. To celebrate Louise’s life, the family will receive friends at the Herbert Funeral Home in Manistee on Saturday, November 14, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. with a time of sharing at 1:00 p.m. The Herbert Funeral Home of Manistee is in charge of funeral arrangements