Shirley Ann Hennessey

Shirley A. Hennessey, 87, of Kimberly, passed away peacefully on February 7, 2024.  

She was born February 24, 1936, in Wrightstown, the daughter of Louis and Kathryn (Van Vreede) Hennessey.  

Shirley graduated from Wrightstown High School in 1954. She retired from Appleton Papers in 1991. She enjoyed reading, traveling, working crossword puzzles, jigsaw puzzles and meeting with her friends.  

She is survived by nieces and nephews Sharon (Randy) Gascoigne, Judy (John) Schmalz, Mary (Jeff) Vanden Boogaard, Bob Hennessey, Janet (Guy) Van Dyn Hoven, Kathy Van Toll and Russ, Don (Tara) Hennessey, Mark (Lisa) Hennessey, Vicki Hennessey, Russ Hennessey and Scott Hennessey. 

She was preceded in death by her parents; three brothers, Clayton Hennessey, Kenneth Hennessey, Louis Hennessey; two sisters, Gladys (Steve) Kempen and Blanche Hennessey; nephew Larry Hennessey and nieces Helen Beetem, Dorothy Kempen and Alice Kempen. 

Shirley's family would like to extend a sincere thank you to Thedacare at Home Hospice for their loving care and the caregivers at Aspire as well.

A funeral liturgy will be held for Shirley on Saturday, February 17, 2024, at Holy Spirit Catholic Parish (600 East Kimberly Ave. Kimberly, WI 54136) at 11:00 am. Friends may call from 9:00 am until the time of service. Shirley will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery, Wrightstown, WI.