Sister Mary Stephen (Clara) Hanson
Sister Mary Stephen (Clara) Hanson was born in Williamsburg, Iowa and graduated from ST. Joseph Academy, Ottumwa before she joined the Sisters of the Humility of Mary. Her sister, Sister Mary Josita, joined her later
She taught grade and high school for 50 years. Her hobbies were embroidery, reading and doing challenging puzzles.
Sister had a sense of humor and a great spirit of prayer. With Sister Mary Josita, she was concerned and actively involved in the care of her handicapped sister and brother.
Missions
St. Joseph, Neola
St. Joseph, Dunlap
St. Mary, Stuart
St. Vincent, Davenport
St. Mary, Ottumwa
St. Patrick, Georgetown
St. Joseph, Fort Madison
Our Lady of Lourdes, Bettendorf
St. Alphonsus, Davenport
St. Mary, Centerville
St. Patrick, Ottumwa
Sacred Heart, West Des Moines
Gehlen Convent, LeMars