Viola Hennes, a lifelong resident of Jordan, passed away peacefully in her home on November 29, 2020 at the age of 82. A Private Family Mass will be held on Thursday, December 10, 2020 at 11:00 AM. Friends and extended family are invited to stream the service at the following link: Viola Hennes Funeral Service. Vi will be laid to rest at Calvary Cemetery in Jordan.
On December 28, 1937, Viola Margaret Gregory was born to Peter & Theresa (Budde) Gregory. She was the oldest of nine kids and loved growing up on the family farm in Jordan. After graduating from Jordan High School, Vi married Bill Hennes. They exchanged wedding vows at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church on June 5, 1956, and their marriage was blessed with 54 years together and seven wonderful children.
Throughout her life, Vi enjoyed being involved with the local Threshers Association and volunteering with the Jordan Historical Society. She was a loving wife, mother, grandma, and great grandma. She taught her family the importance of a devout faith and a strong work ethic.
Viola is survived by her children, Mary Hennes, Ellen (Curt) Hoffman, Dave (Jan) Hennes, Sandy (Kevin) Kalisch, Linda (Joel) Webster, Janet Jacobs (Dale), John (Kasie) Hennes; 26 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; siblings, Pet Schmitt, Helen Lenzmeier, Bernice (Joe) O’Brien, Carol Mourer, Sally (Bernie) Rosckes, Ben (Mary Jo) Gregory, Marilyn Pint, Ruth (Marlin) Pint; other loving relatives and many dear friends.
Vi was greeted in Heaven by her loving husband, Bill Hennes.
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Wally and Carol Gregory
So sorry to hear about the passing of Viola. We will keep you in our prayers. Not enough already for you to go through, with the added death of Jeron. He will also be added to our prayer list. So sorry Marilyn!
Rosie and Butch Jabs
So so very sorry for your loss. She was always a very pleasant person and I liked talking to her.
Jeff and Luanne Carroll
Our deepest sympathy to all the Hennes family that became a part of our life when our only daughter, Kasie, met and married Bill and Vi’s youngest child John. It is truly a blessing to know all of the Hennes clan. We will miss all of her interesting stories and especially her smile and her laugh. Big families have so much love and support during difficult times. They are truly a blessing. Love you all !!
Margaret Hennen
Our deepest sympathy to Vi’s family. We loved having her as our neighbor. She was the sweetest lady and we were blessed to know her. We will miss seeing her smile, her wave when getting the mail, and our visits. Dennis and Margaret Hennen
Margaret Gregory-Morris
So sorry for your loss, Vi was a wonderful person. My deepest sympathy.
Susan & Stan Ziebarth
My deepest sympathy to all of you Your Mom was a one of kind Lady.
Betty Huebner
Prayers and thoughts for your family.
Toni Walsh
My deepest sympathy to Mary and the entire Hennes family. Vi was a beautiful lady inside and out and was a 2nd mom to alot of us growing up. (Myself included). Love and healing prayers being sent.
Dave & Lori Heinz
Thoughts & prayers for her family. She was always so nice to talk too.
Char Senske
Blessings to the memory if such a gentle, caring woman. She welcomed us as neighbors when we moved to Jordan. Sympathy to all of your family .
Brenda Herman
So sorry for your loss. Your mom was a sweet lady. She will be missed by many.
Brenda Herman
Mary and Craig Stackhouse
Our entire family is praying for the entire “Hennes” family. We were so lucky to have had so many memories along with you. We enjoyed talking with her at every birthday party and the camping weekends that she visited us all at! She was a wonderful lady with so much grace! Sending a warm (((HUG))))) to all my Hennes friends. She will be deeply missed. – Mary and Craig
Rich & Cindy Gregory
So sorry for your loss, Vi was a sweet beautiful lady.
Greg &Sally Rademacher
So sorry to hear of your mom’s passing, Ellen. Our prayers and condolences to your entire family! She will be missed by so many!
Mary Weldon
So sorry to hear of Viola’s passing. Viola was a distant cousin of mine and remember time spent with all those Gregory girls when I was growing up. I always thought Viola was such a pretty lady. My sympathy and prayers to all of her family and all those Gregory girls.
Mary Slinkard Weldon
Bruce and Debbie
Mary and Family, so sorry to hear of your Mom passing away. Our condolences and prayers go out to you and your entire family!
Jim and Barb Hennes
Vi was a wonderful sister-in-law, fun to visit with and such a loving lady.
Jim remembers being in Vi and Bills wedding when he was 5.
We will miss her dearly.
Kari Hennes Peterson
Many Blessings to everyone and lots of love
Sheila Larock
So sorry to hear about your mother Vi recent passing, Cherish the memories , she was always so cheerful.. with love from the Germaine Hennes family (Joanne)… Steve Hennes, Sharon Schroeder, Duane Hennes and Sheila LaRock …
Delphine Bendzick
I was blessed to know her from childhood to adulthood. She was always a sweet wonderful women. My heartfelt sympathy to her family and friends.
Mitzi KreuserLais
My sympathy to the Hennes Family. Vi was a very kind and friendly neighbor to my parents, always caring.
Angie J
I am so sorry to learn of your loss. My deepest sympathy to the Hennes family. God bless Vi and her loved ones.