Morgan Hanson

It is with great sadness that the family of Morgan Jo (Krueger) Hanson (Mojo) of Juniata, NE, announces her passing after a long battle with Angiosarcoma. Morgan’s last battle was fought on September 22, 2020, at Bryan East Medical Center in Lincoln, NE surrounded by her family and friends.

A celebration of life will be 10:30 a.m. Monday, September 28, at Faith Lutheran Church in Hastings with Pastor Paul Dunbar officiating. Following the service, a luncheon will be held at the Eagles Club in Hastings. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the family for a memorial to be established at a later date. For the health and safety of others face masks are recommended for those attending the service, your cooperation is appreciated. Since there are material sharing restrictions, we ask that you bring your own pen for signing the registration book or memorial envelopes. If you do not bring one, we can do that for you.

Morgan Jo, 24, was born on December 18, 1995, in Hastings to Timothy Krueger and Jody Hitesman. She graduated from Hastings High School in 2014. She was active in Skills USA, softball, track, and various leadership organizations. She graduated from Central Community College in May of 2016 with an associate’s degree in applied science in the area of Electrical Technology. She worked as an electrician in the surrounding area. She was joined in marriage to Cody Hanson on August 4, 2018, after originally being brought together early in the year of 2013.

“Even on the darkest days, I will stand tall and find the sunlight.” –sunflower quote.

Morgan was always full of positive energy that radiated all around her. She kept the sunlight on everyone else and never made herself the center of attention. She shared her zest for life everywhere she went. Morgan was an avid fan of country music, cars, animals, and sunflowers. She was a jack-of-all-trades, there wasn’t anything she couldn’t fix, create, or build. Morgan and Cody shared a love for the outdoors, nights around the fire with friends, taking care of their animals, working on cars, and racing.

Morgan battled Angiosarcoma with all her might and never gave up. She had a passion and drive that couldn’t be matched. When you think of Morgan, celebrate the good memories you have of her. Remember life is precious so live life to the fullest. “We are not here for a long time, we’re only here for a good time.” –Joe Hunt.

She was preceded in death by her father, Timothy Krueger; mother-in-law, Rhonda Hanson; grandfathers, Ken Krueger and James “Red” Hendrickson; aunt, Dianne Gilbert; uncle, Scotty Hendrickson; cousin, Kylie Hendrickson; great-grandparents; and friends Matthew Hull, Simon Smith, and Travis Witte.

She is survived by husband, Cody Hanson; parents, Bill and Jody Hitesman; sisters, Kayla (Brad) Priest of Washington, IA, Whitney (Derek) Van Veldhuizen of Rock Rapids, IA, Tori (Mason) James of Hastings, NE; step-sisters, Nicole (Denne) Brodbeck, Calmer, IA and Heather (Joe) Norsworthy, Nacogdoches, TX; multiple nieces and nephews; grandmothers, Mariel Krueger of Blue Hill, NE and Jeanette Hendrickson of Harvard, NE; and several aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.