Rita A. Hennessy
Posted on: July 1, 2011
Brainerd Dispatch
Rita Ann Hennessy, age 87, died Wednesday June 29, 2011, at the Harmony House assisted living facility in Brainerd, Minn.
She was born March 28, 1924, in LaCrosse, Wis., to John and Margaret (Sheehan) Hennessy. Rita attended grade school in Hardy, Saskatchewan, Canada, and graduated from Washington High School in Brainerd. She worked at Lampert Lumber Co., Northern Propane Gas Co., and Group W Cable Co. retiring in 1986. After retiring she worked part time for Bresnan Communications Co. She was an active member of St. Andrew's Catholic Church and was also a member in St. Michael's Guild, St. Joseph's Hospital Auxiliary, and Crow Wing County Historical Society — serving on the board for six years.
She is survived by her sister and lifelong companion, Evelyn, of Brainerd; brother, Vincent (Bud) Hennessy, of Grand Marais, Minn.; and many nieces and nephews and their children. Her parents and a sister, Mary Gradishar, preceded her in death. Rita loved to bake and would always have a freshly baked treat and a pot of coffee ready when any of her many friends would stop by. The Twins lost one of their biggest fans. She will be missed.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, July 6 at St. Andrew's Catholic Church with visitation one hour before the service. Burial will be at Evergreen Cemetery in Brainerd. Many thanks to the staff at Harmony House for taking good care of Rita the last few months. In lieu of flowers memorials preferred to St. Andrew's Youth Group.
Arrangements by Nelson-Doran Funeral Home in Brainerd.
Posted on: July 1, 2011
Brainerd Dispatch
Rita Ann Hennessy, age 87, died Wednesday June 29, 2011, at the Harmony House assisted living facility in Brainerd, Minn.
She was born March 28, 1924, in LaCrosse, Wis., to John and Margaret (Sheehan) Hennessy. Rita attended grade school in Hardy, Saskatchewan, Canada, and graduated from Washington High School in Brainerd. She worked at Lampert Lumber Co., Northern Propane Gas Co., and Group W Cable Co. retiring in 1986. After retiring she worked part time for Bresnan Communications Co. She was an active member of St. Andrew's Catholic Church and was also a member in St. Michael's Guild, St. Joseph's Hospital Auxiliary, and Crow Wing County Historical Society — serving on the board for six years.
She is survived by her sister and lifelong companion, Evelyn, of Brainerd; brother, Vincent (Bud) Hennessy, of Grand Marais, Minn.; and many nieces and nephews and their children. Her parents and a sister, Mary Gradishar, preceded her in death. Rita loved to bake and would always have a freshly baked treat and a pot of coffee ready when any of her many friends would stop by. The Twins lost one of their biggest fans. She will be missed.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, July 6 at St. Andrew's Catholic Church with visitation one hour before the service. Burial will be at Evergreen Cemetery in Brainerd. Many thanks to the staff at Harmony House for taking good care of Rita the last few months. In lieu of flowers memorials preferred to St. Andrew's Youth Group.
Arrangements by Nelson-Doran Funeral Home in Brainerd.
Rita A. Hennessy
Posted on: July 1, 2011
Brainerd Dispatch
Rita Ann Hennessy, age 87, died Wednesday June 29, 2011, at the Harmony House assisted living facility in Brainerd, Minn.
She was born March 28, 1924, in LaCrosse, Wis., to John and Margaret (Sheehan) Hennessy. Rita attended grade school in Hardy, Saskatchewan, Canada, and graduated from Washington High School in Brainerd. She worked at Lampert Lumber Co., Northern Propane Gas Co., and Group W Cable Co. retiring in 1986. After retiring she worked part time for Bresnan Communications Co. She was an active member of St. Andrew's Catholic Church and was also a member in St. Michael's Guild, St. Joseph's Hospital Auxiliary, and Crow Wing County Historical Society — serving on the board for six years.
She is survived by her sister and lifelong companion, Evelyn, of Brainerd; brother, Vincent (Bud) Hennessy, of Grand Marais, Minn.; and many nieces and nephews and their children. Her parents and a sister, Mary Gradishar, preceded her in death. Rita loved to bake and would always have a freshly baked treat and a pot of coffee ready when any of her many friends would stop by. The Twins lost one of their biggest fans. She will be missed.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, July 6 at St. Andrew's Catholic Church with visitation one hour before the service. Burial will be at Evergreen Cemetery in Brainerd. Many thanks to the staff at Harmony House for taking good care of Rita the last few months. In lieu of flowers memorials preferred to St. Andrew's Youth Group.
Arrangements by Nelson-Doran Funeral Home in Brainerd.
Posted on: July 1, 2011
Brainerd Dispatch
Rita Ann Hennessy, age 87, died Wednesday June 29, 2011, at the Harmony House assisted living facility in Brainerd, Minn.
She was born March 28, 1924, in LaCrosse, Wis., to John and Margaret (Sheehan) Hennessy. Rita attended grade school in Hardy, Saskatchewan, Canada, and graduated from Washington High School in Brainerd. She worked at Lampert Lumber Co., Northern Propane Gas Co., and Group W Cable Co. retiring in 1986. After retiring she worked part time for Bresnan Communications Co. She was an active member of St. Andrew's Catholic Church and was also a member in St. Michael's Guild, St. Joseph's Hospital Auxiliary, and Crow Wing County Historical Society — serving on the board for six years.
She is survived by her sister and lifelong companion, Evelyn, of Brainerd; brother, Vincent (Bud) Hennessy, of Grand Marais, Minn.; and many nieces and nephews and their children. Her parents and a sister, Mary Gradishar, preceded her in death. Rita loved to bake and would always have a freshly baked treat and a pot of coffee ready when any of her many friends would stop by. The Twins lost one of their biggest fans. She will be missed.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, July 6 at St. Andrew's Catholic Church with visitation one hour before the service. Burial will be at Evergreen Cemetery in Brainerd. Many thanks to the staff at Harmony House for taking good care of Rita the last few months. In lieu of flowers memorials preferred to St. Andrew's Youth Group.
Arrangements by Nelson-Doran Funeral Home in Brainerd.
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