Obituary of Debra J. Hansen

Debra J. Hansen, age 70 of Cedar Rapids, formerly of Iowa City died Monday, August 10, 2026, at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City.

Memorial services will be held at 7pm Tuesday, August 18^th. at the Springs of Life Church (2300 26^th. St. NW, Cedar Rapids), with a time of visitation from 6 until services & following service a reception for all will be held. In lieu of flowers a memorial fund has been established in Deb’s honor.  To share a thought, memory or condolence please visit Gay & Ciha Funeral and Cremation Service website @ www.gayandciha.com.

Debra Jean Hofer was born January 1, 1956, in Iowa  the daughter of Paul and Mary (Cousins) Hofer.  She came to this area and had worked for Rockwell Collins for over 30 years and was most proud of her serving as the president of the union there. She married Michael J. Hansen on April 1, 2000, in Iowa City.  Deb didn’t need much in life, she enjoyed the simple!  Her gardens, working outside, her plants, traveling, Cuddles her dog, being active in her church sharing the good word of the gospel, and of course her family and friends.  When she became a grandmother, no bigger smile was seen on her face when she heard the words “Grammy”.  Her life wasn’t always the easiest, but she didn’t complain and could always find the good in everyone she met, and she lived her faith without question.

Her family includes her best friend and husband, Mike; children, Missy Ojukwu and Paul Hansen (Cindy); grandchildren, Taylor, Drew and Navaya; siblings, Paul Hofer (Tammy), Calvin Hofer (Wendy), Teresa Burrows (Donnie), Tony Sokup (Amanda, and Paulette Knight (David); and Mike’s family, his mother, Sandra Hansen; brothers, Thomas Hansen (Sharon), Patrick Hansen and Timothy Hansen (Kelli); and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Deb was preceded in death by her parents, sister in infancy, father-in-law, Thomas Hansen Sr. and her pooch, Cuddles.