Darlene S. Hansen

Darlene S. Hansen, age 76, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on September 28, 2025, at Aurora St. Luke’s Medical Center in Milwaukee, WI. She was born in Racine, WI on October 19, 1948, to Gerald and Shirley Caskey. She married her high school sweetheart, Timothy R. Hansen on June 7, 1969, in Racine, WI. They made a home together in Racine where they raised their three children.

Darlene made a house a home where everyone felt welcome. She spent most of her years as a homemaker raising Kimberly, Melanie and Erik. She cherished her children and the joy their smiles and laughter brought to her every day. That same boundless love grew even stronger when her grandchildren arrived. Her passions were simple: family and friends. Whether she was sipping a cocktail on the porch, basking in the sun at the beach or sitting in a lawn chair during the 4th of July parade, Darlene was always beaming with happiness and fully embracing the best moments life had to offer.

Darlene is survived by her husband, Tim of 56 years, her children, Kimberly Sherwood, Melanie (Jason) Rasmussen, and Erik (Michele) Hansen. Her eight grandchildren, Tyler Boutell; Cade and Cooper Sherwood; Savana, Zander and River Rasmussen; and Fischer and Addison Hansen. Her brothers Gerald (Phyllis) Caskey; Richard (Michele) Caskey; Kevin (Sue) Caskey; Bryan Caskey; her sister Dawn (Mark) Landis; and many other family and friends.

She is preceded in death by her parents, brother-in-law’s Erv Beyer and Thomas Hansen; sister-in-law’s Jean Vopal and Lorna Caskey; and her son-in-law Michael Sherwood.

We invite family and friends to a Celebration of Life – “Hansen Style” at Roma Lodge, 7130 Spring Street, Racine, WI 53406, on Sunday October 12, 2025, with a remembrance service at 1:00pm followed by fellowship and memories along with Dar’s favorite foods and treats until 4:00pm.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to support the educational endeavors of her grandchildren.”