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Eileen Hoey Obituary
Eileen Frances Hoey, 88, a resident of Fond du Lac, passed away with her family at her side on Sunday, March 29, 2015, at the St. Francis Home.
She was born June 1, 1926 in Fond du Lac, a daughter of the late Fred and Hilda (Dewy) Schingen.
On December 6, 1948 she married Robert H. Hoey at the Church of the Holy Ghost, Denver, CO.
Eileen was a graduate of Fond du Lac Senior High School in 1945. She was employed by the Fond du Lac Store and retired from Prange way. Eileen was the family seamstress. She enjoyed gambling, strawberry picking, gardening, and spending time with her family. Eileen was a member of Holy Family Parish.
Survivors include one son, Robert (Chris) Hoey, a daughter Jane (Dan) Barr all of Fond du Lac, five grandchildren, Rachel (Mike) Schneider, Ryan (Pam) Barr, Mandy (Joey) Galligan, Cory (special friend Anne Pittl), Andrew Barr, all of Fond du Lac, and five great-grandchildren, Sophia and Spencer Schneider, Nevaeh, Maliyah and Sawyer Galligan. She is further survived by two brothers, Gordon Schingen and Jerome (Bernadine) Schingen, one sister, Joan Andrew all of Fond du Lac, and by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by her husband Robert on December 12, 2007, three brothers, Robert, Barney and Donald Schingen, three sisters, Grace Schingen, Evelyn Maniatis and Jeanette Kaiser.
Visitation: Visitation will be held on Wednesday April 1, 2015 from 10:00 AM until 11:45 at Sacred Heart Church, Holy Family Parish, 200 South Peters Avenue, Fond du Lac.
Services: A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday 12:00 Noon at Sacred Heart Church. Entombment will follow in the Chapel of the Risen Christ Mausoleum, Calvary Cemetery.
Zacherl Funeral Home is serving the family. www.zacherlfuneralhome.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Eileen Hoey
April 12, 2015
Jane and family---I am so very sorry for your loss. She was always smiling and put on smile on everyone else' face. I will miss her. God be with Mrs. Hoey's family now and always.
Love, Barb Oster(Barbarella!!!!0
Ryan/Pam Barr
April 6, 2015
You filled the family with so much love and joy......that our hearts ache knowing you are no longer with us. However we promise to keep your memories with us and talk of you often. Thanks for being an amazing Grandma! We truly were the lucky ones..... Your love will forever be in our hearts! xoxox Ryan & Pam
James Stubbe
April 4, 2015
Our condolences to you and your family, from your friends Jim & Kathy
Mary Steberg
April 1, 2015
Bob, Chris and family - sending love and prayers your way. So sorry for your loss. Thinking of you during this difficult time!
Love Mary & Mark
Jerry Crossman
April 1, 2015
Jane and family. My prayers go out to you and your family. Sorry for your loss.
Terry & Jerry Jost
March 31, 2015
Jane & family so sorry for your loss. Our prayers go out to you and pray you find comfort with each other and all your great memories together!
Mary Jo Ablard Vescio
March 31, 2015
Jane and Family, So sorry that I will not be home to attend Eileen's funeral. She was a special friend of mine and I will miss her a lot.
Sue Fischer
March 31, 2015
Condolences to all. Wishes for peace and joy in the memories.
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