Marie Ilene Henning

Marie Ilene Henning, age 91 of Waupun, passed away on Saturday, December 31, 2016 at the Christian Home.

Marie was born on March 14, 1925 in the township of Alto, a daughter of Herman and Myrel (Zastrow) Hull. On July 3, 1946, she was united in marriage to Harvey Henning at Pella Lutheran Church. She worked at Ripon Foods and Ripon Knitting Works. In her free time, Marie liked doing jigsaw puzzles, cooking and outside work. She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and taking short trips with her family.

Marie is survived by her 6 children, Barbara Henning of Waupun, Betty (Tom) Weeks of Beaver Dam, David Henning, Russell Henning, both of Waupun, William Henning of Oakfield and Howard Henning of Waupun; 3 grandchildren, Randall Henning of Waupun, Matthew Henning of Oakfield and Heather Jones of Knoxville, TN; 2 great grandchildren, Kaylee Henning of Campbellsport and Taylor Jones of TN; 1 brother, Edwin (Alene) Hull of Waupun; 2 sisters, Ruby Westhuis and Helen (Julian) Graham, both of Waupun; 3 sisters-in-law, Marian Hull, Sylvia Hull and Lois (Irv) Koch; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Harvey in 2002; 5 brothers, Ralph Hull, Wilbur (Jeanette) Hull, Harlan (Betty) Hull, Myron Hull and Lawrence Hull ; 1 sister, Genevieve (Kenneth) Hoekstra and 1 brother-in-law, Albertus Westhuis.

Visitation for Marie will be from 9:30 A.M. until the hour of service on Wednesday, January 4, 2017 at Pella Lutheran Church, 315 South Madison Street, Waupun.

A celebration of Marie’s life will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Wednesday, January 4, 2017 at Pella Lutheran Church with Rev. David Knuth officiating. Burial will follow at Highland Memory Gardens.

A memorial fund has been established in Marie’s name.