Kim Diane Hanson

About Kim

Kim Diane Hanson, 60, of Mizpah, MN passed away on October 3, 2022 at the Sanford Blackduck Medical Clinic in Blackduck, MN.

Kim was born on October 8, 1961 in Waconia, MN, the daughter of Kenneth and Elizabeth (Blackowiak) Krienke. She was raised in Delano, MN where she attended school, and graduated from Delano High School in 1979.

After graduating she lived in St. Peter, MN for 2 years and moved up to the Northome/Mizpah area in 1981. She worked at the Northome Café, which was owned by her mother, from 1983-85 and then for the Northome Healthcare Center for a couple of years. She then managed the Mizpah Liquor Store and became owner after the passing of her father.

Kim enjoyed fishing, football, camping, going to casinos, traveling, cooking, holidays with her family, and socializing with friends and family.

She was preceded in death by her father, Kenneth Krienke, Sr., and grandparents, Emil and Stella Krienke and Isabel and Frank Blackowiak, Sr.

She is survived by her 3 sons, Jerry Hanson, Jr., Johnnie Hanson, and Kristopher Nelson; mother, Elizabeth (Elden) Krienke; a grandson, Cole Hanson; 3 brothers, Kenneth (Ann) Krienke, Jr., Keith (Vicky) Krienke, Sr., and Kevin Krienke; a sister, Kristine (Patrick) Dreher; her sweetheart, Thomas Nelson; 6 nieces, 4 nephews, and numerous great nieces and nephews

memorial service

Memorial Services for Kim

October 17, 2022

Cease Family Funeral Home 81 Main St, Blackduck, MN 56630, USA

Pastor Luke Berntson will be officiating. Interment will be in Mizpah Cemetery in Mizpah, MN.