Mary Lynn Stutelberg Hanson, 55, was murdered at her Naperville, Illinois home on September 28, 2005. Born July 14, 1950, in Minneapolis, she worked as an account representative for Met Life in Aurora and was active in the Newcomers Club. She enjoyed gardening, decorating, entertaining, and treasured her grandchildren.

Mary and her husband Terrance were killed the same night their daughter Katherine Kate Hanson-Tsao and son-in-law Jimmy Tsao were murdered in Aurora. Investigators charged Mary’s son Eric Hanson with the four deaths. Prosecutors say Eric stole more than $80,000 from his parents via credit card fraud, and that the killings were intended to cover up the theft. Evidence at trial included blood in an SUV Eric was driving at the time of his arrest and victims’ personal items.

The jury convicted Eric Hanson of four counts of first-degree murder and related charges, and recommended death. Family members described profound grief and loss. If anyone knew Mary or has information about the family, please share what you remember.