Ardeth Caroline (Haugen) Hanson Venne, formerly of Evansdale, passed away Monday, April 8, 2019, at Westhaven Community in Boone, IA at the age of 97. She was born January 25, 1922 in Decorah, IA to Edward and Caroline (Crane) Haugen.

She worked in housekeeping at St. Francis Hospital and later Covenant Medical Center.

Ardeth is survived by her children, Elmer (Alice) Hanson of Raymond, Floretta (Dan Hopp) Hanson of Iowa City, Carol (Mickey) Latta of Mesa, AZ, Lois (Terry) Martin of Mesa, AZ, Alan (Sandy) Hanson of Boone, Art (Rhonda) Hanson of Waterloo, Dale (Diana) Venne of Evansdale, and Rod Venne of San Francisco, CA; numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, great-great grandchildren, step-grandchildren, step-great grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Ron, twin brother Arlan (Rosetta) Haugen and grandson Alan Hanson, Jr.