Marion I. Hensley

Marion I. "Granny Beans" Hensley, 96, of Janesville, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Monday, July 10, 2017. Born August 31, 1920 in Kenosha, WI. Daughter of William and Margaret (Fay) Merwin. She was a hard working woman who at most times was the sole provider for her daughters. She married the love of her life Jasper Hensley and they shared 17 years together until his passing. She enjoyed playing and cheating at cards with her best friend, Ruth. She loved to pick-up and go traveling anytime she could. Her most favorite pastime was cooking family dinners and spending time with her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Survived by her daughters, Karen (Eddy) Ambrose, Pat (Dan) Lantta, Susan (Mike) Bracy, Sandy (Tom) Kettle; step children, Sue (Art) Meyer, Ron (Janet) Hensely, Philip (Pam) Hensely; grandchildren, Renee (Dave) Brehm, Toby (Bunny) Ambrose, Gretchen (Bruce) Hofer, Todd Lantta, Margo (Paul) Kurtz, Brooke (Eric) Redman, Jennifer (Jason) Stein, Tammy Wheeler, Amber (Ray) Firn, Josh (Tara) Kettle, Heather (Darby) Walker; great-grandchildren, Carlee Ambrose, Trevor Ambrose, Jake Ambrose, Kobin Ambrose, Alexandria Brehm, Dawson Brehm, Katheryn Brehm, Maria Brehm, Grace Hofer, Audrey Hofer, Luke Hofer, Grant Hofer, Ambrose Hofer, Brayden Lantta, Justin Lantta, Claudia Kurtz, Dylan Kurtz, Victor Reynoso, Taylor Reynoso, Rylan Firn, Carson Firn, Marin Firn, Claire Kettle, Corbin Kettle, Carson Walker, Cory Walker, Cole Walker; 1 great-grandchild, Evan; brother, Ralph (Carole) Merwin. Predeceased by her parents; spouses, Jim Hoey, Lainous Fox, Jasper Hensley; grandchild, Trevor Ambrose; siblings, Doug Merwin, Beatrice Brooke, Bill Merwin, Ruth Merwin.

Memorial Service at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, July 15 at St John Vianney Catholic Church, 1250 E. Racine St, Janesville. Visitation at 10 a.m. until time of service. In lieu of flowers memorials can be made to St Elizabeth’s Home, 109 S. Atwood Ave, Janesville, WI. Per Marion's wishes cremation rites were accorded. As Marion always said, "Don't look down and Frown, Look up and Smile." To share a condolence www.advantagefunerals.com