Jill Marie Hansen

Chaska - Hansen, Jill Marie age 61, of Chaska, passed away on June 29, 2025. Survived by her husband of 26 years, Tom; daughters, Elise Hawkins (Ryan), Lauren Hansen; grandchildren, Henry, Penny, Abraham; siblings, Jeff Shorba (Dave), Jason Shorba (Kate), Jared Shorba (Cindy), Joleen Fraser; nieces and nephews, Jessica, Kelly, Kerri, Parker, Carter. Preceded in death by parents George and Marge Shorba. Jill was a standout athlete in basketball, softball and volleyball at Chaska HS. She was also a straight A student. Jill maintained her academic & athletic excellence at Mankato State College graduating Magna Cum Laude in 1986. She competed collegiately in volleyball and fast pitch softball, receiving recognition as the annual outstanding student and athlete TWICE! Jill went on to receive a Masters degree from Mankato while establishing a long-term relationship with the City of Burnsville first as an intern and then rising quickly to the position of Human Resources Director. She was loved, admired and respected by the many people and organizations she dealt with. She was as comfortable preparing technical backgrounds for the City Council as she was negotiating union contracts (oftentimes on the golf course!). You could count on Jill to be prepared, honest and approachable. Jill met her husband, Tom, at Burnsville. In fact, she hired Tom as a fellow intern fresh out of the military in 1988 to conduct a Community Planning process that he was thoroughly unqualified for (he was the only applicant!). Still, ten years later, they were married on Oct 3rd. Rumor has it, Tom, a long-time golfer, was unaware of Jill's athletic prowess and was a little miffed when his friends kept calling asking for Jill to play on their scramble teams instead of him! But he soon grew to admire Jill's abilities more than anyone. Jill loved her nieces and nephews as if they were her own children. She loved having sleepovers where the kids would spread out on air mattresses and sofas downstairs watching TV and eating popcorn. Later, when each turned 16, she insisted on offering them a big trip somewhere: Las Vegas, helicoptors and stageshows for Jessica; a carribean cruise and Twins spring training for Kelly; and a cruise and wild parasailing for Kerri. She loved those girls! Jill was taken from us far too early by a cruel disease. She died peacefully at Trouvaille Memory suites in Excelsior at the age of 61. She will be missed by all who knew her, worked with her, and loved her. Mass of Christian Burial 11am Wednesday, July 9th with visitation beginning at 9:30am at The Church of St. Hubert, 8201 Main Street, Chanhassen. Private interment Fort Snelling National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorials preferred to St. Hubert's or Trouvaille Memory Care. www.Washburn-McReavy.com Edina Chapel 952-920-3996

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Jill Marie Hansen

January 12, 1964 - June 29, 2025

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Jill Marie Hansen

January 12, 1964 - June 29, 2025

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