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Francis Hennessey Obituary
Johnston
Francis David (Dave) Hennessey 86 of Johnston, IA & McAllen, TX formerly of Marion, IA died Sunday, November 9 at Mercy Hospice in Johnston.
Dave was born in Rowley, IA September 10, 1928. He is survived by his wife of 59 years LaVera; 3 sons: Alan, Ron & Gary, 2 daughters: Cathy (Larry) Palmer & Kelly; 6 grandchildren: Amy (Mike) Miller, Cory & Matt Palmer, Thomas Schakel, Elizabeth & Aaron; 2 great grandchildren: Katelyn & Kylie Miller; 2 brothers: Maurice & Larry (Donna); 5 sisters: Geraldine Welter, Catherine (Gene) DeLucia, Marilyn (Bob) McElligott, Sr. Gwen, Mary June (Jim) McDonald and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents Maurice and Anna; 4 brothers: James, Tom, Jack & Maryknoll Father Ron and 3 sisters: Sr. Dorothy, Sr. Miriam & Monica Kresbach.
A visitation for friends and family will be held at Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home, 8201 Hickman Rd, Urbandale, from 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, November 12.
Funeral services will be held at St. Pius X Catholic Church, 3663 66th St, Urbandale, at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, November 13.
Condolences may be expressed at caldwellparrish.com
Dave's family would like to express their gratitude to the staff of the VA Central Iowa Health Care and Mercy Hospice.
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Becky and John Fraas
November 11, 2014
LaVera, we are so sorry to hear about Dave. He will be truly missed. May the Lord give you His strength as you go through this time of sadness.
Love in Christ
Becky and John Fraas
Donna, Larry and Family Hennessey
November 11, 2014
May God Bless You and your family in this time of sorrow. You will be forever missed.
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