BORN

1917

DIED

2017

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Rosarita Hennebry Obituary

Rosarita A. Hennebry

Born: September 2, 1917

Died: August 12, 2017

Rosarita A. Hennebry, age 99, born September 2, 1917, passed away August 12, 2017. Lifelong resident of Lemont.

Graduated from St. Patrick Grammar School in 1931 and St. Francis Academy, Joliet 1935. She completed and acquired a Certificate of Music at the Joliet Musical College. Employed by General Motors Corp. starting March 26, 1936 and retired as an Executive Secretary April1, 1987. She did volunteer work during World War II. She was Music Director and Organist for St. Patrick Parish, Lemont, for many years. She belonged to the Lemont Historical Society, the Joliet Business and Professional Women's Club and St. Patrick's Friendship Club. Beloved daughter of the late Patrick and Anna, nee Ray.

Preceded in death by her brothers, Edward J., Patrick F., Thomas B. Raymond (infancy), and Ray A.; and her sisters, Helen M. Sloan, Anna Gertrude (infancy), and Loretta G.

Survived by numerous nieces and nephews; great-nieces and great-nephews; and great-great nieces and nephews.

Visitation Friday 3:00 to 9:00 p.m. at Markiewicz Funeral Home, P.C. 108 Illinois St. Lemont. Lying in state Saturday, August 19, 2017 from 9:00 a.m. until time of Mass at 10:00a.m. at St. Patrick Parish, 200 Illinois St. Lemont. Interment St. Patrick Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to St. Patrick Parish or Alvernia Manor, 13950 Main St. Lemont, IL 60439.

Markiewicz Funeral Home, P.C.

630-257-6363 or www.markiewiczfh.com

Published by Suburban Life Publications on Aug. 18, 2017.
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Rosemary was a wonderful Choir Director at St. Patricks. She managed the choir, along with the rehersals every Sunday. My brother and sisters participated in the Choir with Rosemary's direction on the Organ. Wonderful teacher!

Sharon Robbins

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August 11, 2020

I know this is very late, but I was thinking of Rosarita and Googled her name. Sad to hear of her passing. She was my late father's (Dan Doolan) secretary at the Joliet GMAC office. He loved Rosarita and so did our family. What a kind, funny and thoughtful lady she was! I remember when Rosarita was with GM for 50 years, the company flew her and my Dad to headquarters in Detroit and honored her with a ceremony. What a proud moment! Will say a prayer for her, and hope that she is reunited with her family and her GM family in heaven.

Katie Doolan

December 18, 2018

My sympathies to the family. My aunt, Mildred Jaeger, always spoke so fondly of Rosarita, I saw the name and wanted you to know how well remembered she always was by her co-worker from GM.

jean ruppe

August 17, 2017

We will miss you.. Jesus will take care of you.. You are now with many of Our family in Heaven.. Jimmy Jeans

James Jeans

August 16, 2017

We are leaving for a vacation in Northern Wisconsin on Thursday so will miss Rosarita's visitation. Bob and I are so sorry to hear of Rosarita's death. We always loved listening to her organ playing and our son Ryan had to climb the steps after almost each mass to visit Rosarita and her organ. As he got older she would always ask "How's my little Ryan?" Such wonderful memories of such a loving lady. Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire Hennebry family. Love, Jan Porter

August 14, 2017

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Visitation

3:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Markiewicz Funeral Home, P.C. - Lemont

108 Illinois Street, Lemont, IL 60439

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19

Lying in State

9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

St. Patrick Parish

200 Illinois St., Lemont, IL

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19

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St. Patrick Parish

200 Illinois St., Lemont, IL

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