Fran Hanus

FRANCES T. "FRAN" HANUS (nee Klein) age 75, beloved wife for 52 years of Ronald; loving mother of Justin (wife Kyoko); devoted grandmother of Hunter, Taylor and Sawyer; cherished daughter of the late Louis and Adeline (nee Dooley) Klein; dearest sister of Maryann Paxton (husband Tony deceased), Kathleen, Margaret, Patrick (wife Margaret), Christopher (wife Jeanne), Peter (wife Kathy) and Daniel Klein (wife Linda Bowyer), Virginia Salay (husband George) and Louis Klein (wife Nicole); treasured sister-in-law of Cynthia and the late James Beard; fond cousin of Russ and Pat Maruna; dear aunt of Marlena Klein; dearest friend of Dirk and Gail Smithisler, Jeanne Menger, Sheree Bartos and Karen Barber; dear aunt and great-aunt of many. 

Fran was born on July 23, 1948, in Cleveland and grew up in the Cleveland Heights area. Graduating in 1966 from Regina High School, she was drawn into and spent many years in the commercial insurance industry. Fran was passionate about reading books and gardening, but she found true enjoyment while vacationing in North Carolina and shelling on the beach. Her family describes her as social and outgoing with a wonderful sense of humor. Fran passed away on March 29, 2024 and will be tenderly remembered as a devoted wife, mother and grandmother by her loving family. 

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in memory of Fran to the American Cancer Society. 

Cremation by DeJohn Crematory. 

Family will receive friends for a Celebration of Life Service Saturday, April 6, 2024 1-5 PM at THE DeJOHN FUNERAL HOME & CELEBRATIONS CENTER OF CHESTERLAND 12811 CHILLICOTHE ROAD (Rt. 306, just south of Mayfield Rd.).