Gloria Ann Hanvold

Gloria Ann Hanvold, age 86 of Pigeon Falls passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 15,
2026 with loved ones by her side.
She was born on August 1, 1940 at Gillette Hospital in Mondovi, WI to Arnold and Adeline
(Krenz) Olson. Growing up as one of seven siblings, Gloria carried a naturally gentle and
selfless heart from a young age. Her home and her heart were always open and her life was
defined by the boundless compassion she showed to everyone around her, regularly stepping in
to look after neighbors, friends and her family with endless patience, warmth and care. She was
a devoted mother to her three children; Cindy, Angie and Steve.
Her deep devotion to her family was shown in many ways, none more quiet and profound than
in 1994, when she donated her kidney to her daughter, Angie. That precious gift granted them
thirty more years of shared memories together.
Gloria was preceded in death by her parents, her daughters, Cindy Jennings and Angie
Anderson; her son-in-law, Eric Anderson; her husband, Kenneth; her brothers-in-law, Richard
Staats, Victor Foss; her brother, Lamoine Olson and her long-time companion, Gene
Edmondson.
She is survived by her son, Steve (Kelly) Hanvold; her granddaughter, Ericka Anderson; her
grandson, Nathan (Laura) Anderson; her great-grandsons, Jack and Luke Anderson; her
brother, Maylin (Shirley) Olson; her sisters, Sandra Staats, Victoria (Roger) Krueger, Sharon
Foss and Marlene (Jerry) Waldera.
Gloria's legacy of love, compassion and quiet strength will live on in all who knew her. She will
be greatly missed.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, October 23, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. in Peace Lutheran of
Pigeon Falls with burial in the Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery both in Pigeon Falls. Pastor
Gregory Ofsdahl will officiate.
Friends may call one hour prior to the service.
The Jack Funeral Home in Whitehall assisted the family with arrangements.