James Ferdinand Henning
June 11, 1929 - June 12, 2016
Obituary
MONONA-James F. Henning, age 87, of Monona, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Sunday, June 12, 2016, at Agrace HospiceCare in Fitchburg. He was born on June 11, 1929 in Madison, the son of Ferdinand and Laurette Henning. Jim graduated from Madison Central High School in 1947. He served as a Captain in the Army National Guard 13th Evac Hospital. Jim married Nancy Clark on May 19, 1962, at St. Bernard Catholic Church in Madison. He worked with his father at Red Dot (Frito Lay) for many years. Later he worked at Mendota Mental Health, retiring in 1995. Jim was an active member and volunteer at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church. He will be remembered for his devotion of his time and talent to the church and his love for his family. Jim is survived by his wife, Nancy; daughter, Christine (Andrew) Nytes and their children, Lindsey and Kayla Nytes; sons, Jon (Karin) and Patrick; brothers, Daniel (Carol) Henning and Thomas (Barb) Henning; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Jack and Stephen. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at IMMACULATE HEART OF MARY CATHOLIC CHURCH, 5101 Schofield St., Monona, at 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, June 16, 2016, with Fr. John Silva presiding. Burial will be at Resurrection Cemetery. Visitation will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL HOME, 5203 Monona Dr., Madison, from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m., with a rosary service at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, June 15, 2016, and from 10:30 a.m. until the time of the Mass on Thursday. Memorials may be made to Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church or Agrace HospiceCare. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
Gunderson East
Funeral & Cremation Care
5203 Monona Drive
(608)221-5420
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Visitation
Wed Jun 15, 2016 @ 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM CDT
Gunderson Funeral and Cremation Care - Madison • 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, WI 53716
Visitation
Thu Jun 16, 2016 @ 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM CDT
Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church Monona • 5101 Schofield St., Monona, WI 53716
Mass of Christian Burial
Thu Jun 16, 2016 @ 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM CDT
Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church Monona • 5101 Schofield St., Monona, WI 53716
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Darren Crispin
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My sincere condolences to Nancy, I will always remember You and Jim from my WPS days when I picked up and delivered your work at your residence
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Dennis9320@gmail.com
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He showed us all what it means to be strong.
With my prayers,
Dennis Tuohey
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Lois Beld
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Sincere condolences to the family. Will miss seeing his energy as it relates to the pride he had in his yard, cars , lawn etc. Your neighbor across the street.. Lois Beld
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Lisa Miller Carlson
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I am so sorry to hear about Jim! Jim was such a great man and I was so lucky to have known him. He made the school and church look up to date and clean. I know he always wondered about some of the paint colors we chose for the preschool! I think he painted the entire school throughout the years many times. Thanks for sharing him with us all of those years! You have been in my thoughts and prayers.
Lisa (Miller) Carlson
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Kathleen Otterson
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I am so sorry to hear of Jim's passing. Our long association through Pat's musical endeavors and our meet-ups at Farmers' Market and elsewhere over the years were such fun. My sincere condolences to all of you - Nancy, Christine, Patrick, Jon, and all - on the loss of your husband, father, and grandpa. Jim was always so warm and friendly a presence in the world. May you remember him with joy.
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Ginny Martinson
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I want to send my sympathy to you, Nancy, and all of your family. Nancy, you have been my dear friend since high school and we have shared family stories and happy times for many years. Jim will be deeply missed, and I hope all of you will remember your many happy times together.
My deepest sympathy to all of you.
Ginny