Laura E. Hennessy

Laura Ellen Hennessy, 79, of Manteno, formerly of Chicago’s Roseland neighborhood, passed away Monday, December 30, 2024. She was born October 7, 1945, in Chicago the daughter of Leo and Betty (Jahn) Harder. She was a Kindergarten Teacher Aide and was a Eucharist Minister at St. Irenaeus Church for many years. In May of 1969 she married, John Hennessy in Calumet Park. She enjoyed playing cards, doing puzzles and wordsearches, as well as baking and singing. Most of all she loved spending time with her granddaughter. Laura is survived by her beloved husband, John Hennessy of Manteno; son and daughter-in-law, James “Jim” and Beth (Maro) Hennessy of Mokena; granddaughter, Megan Hennessy of Mokena; aunt, Carol Hornbrook of Florida; nephew and niece, Mike and Diane Hennessy of FL; great niece and nephew, Mary and Matt Flaws of Chicago Ridge. She preceded in death by her parents. Visitation will be held Monday, January 6, 2025, from 9 a.m. until the funeral service at 11 a.m. at Brown-Jensen Funeral Home, Manteno. Burial will immediately follow at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the wishes of the family.