Gunborg (Gunny) E. Hermansen, 87, of Batesville, Arkansas, formerly of Poplar Grove, Illinois, died Thursday, December 22, 2011 in White River Medical Center, Batesville, Arkansas. Born April 23, 1924 in Dalsland, Sweden, daughter of John and Hilma (Larson) Holmgren. Married Boyd G. Hermansen on November 24, 1945 in Poplar Grove. Gunny worked as a beautician and was a Shaklee Distributor. She was also a former member of the Poplar Grove United Methodist Church. Survivors include daughter Kay (Joe) Hermansen-Pool of Batesville, Arkansas, son Brian (Chris) Hermansen of Rockford, grandson Jeff (Melinda) Hermansen, 3 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews, and brother Ronald Holmgren of Belvidere. Predeceased by her parents; husband, Boyd; brothers Gunnard and Thorsten Holmgren; sister, Astrid Holmgren and sister-in-law Nancy Holmgren.

Memorials may be given to Poplar Grove United Methodist Church.