Janis G. Hansen, 72, Clifton, IL

Janis G. Hansen, 72, of Clifton passed away on Thursday, June 28, 2012 at Riverside Medical Center in Kankakee.

Janis was born December 27, 1939 in Pontiac, MI, a daughter of Moses and Evelyn Podvin Paquette.  She married Ken L. Hansen on October 22, 1983 in Albuquerque, NM and he survives.

Other survivors include one daughter, Debbie Williams of Ashley, IL; three sons, Vance Drouillard and Steve (Jeanne) Drouillard all of Albuquerque, NM and David Drouillard of Bourbonnais; two step-daughters, Pam (Rick) England and Jennifer Hansen all of Albuquerque, NM; two brothers, Jerry (Patricia) Paquette of Hastings, MI and Neil (Chris) Paquette of Holly, MI; eight grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

Mrs. Hansen was a member of St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Clifton and the Legion Auxiliary in Texas.  She enjoyed crossword puzzles, gardening, crafting, wildlife walks, going to the gym and yoga.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, July 6, 2012 at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Clifton.  Rev. Vern Arseneau will officiate.  Burial will be in St. Peter’s Catholic Cemetery in Clifton.

Visitation will be from 5:00-8:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 5, 2012 at Knapp Funeral Home in Clifton with a prayer service being held.

Please sign the online guestbook at knappfuneralhomes.com.