Marion Beem Hennessy, age 95 of Prospect Heights. Beloved wife of the late Francis H. Beem, Jr. and the late Matthew Hennessy; loving mother of Maureen (William) Ruddy, Francis H. Beem, III and the late Patrick M. (Carol) Beem; cherished grandmother of Michael Ruddy, Mary Ruddy, Meg Ruddy, William, Jr. (Jennifer Sayre) and Ryan Beem; great grandmother Chloe and Chase Ruddy; dear sister of Kenneth Rue, the late Donald Rue, Jr., Margaret Meierdirks, Russell Rue and Roberta Melchiore; fond aunt of many nieces and nephews.
Retired after 35 years at Kemper Insurance. Marion volunteered her time and talents for many organizations. Proud member of Wheeling Senior Citizen Center. Marion was our sunshine and we wish to thank all the caring people who helped her live independently which was her wish.
Visitation Saturday January 27, 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. at Friedrichs Funeral Home, 320 W. Central Rd., (at Northwest Highway) Mt. Prospect, IL 60056.
Funeral Saturday 10:00 a.m. from the Funeral Home to St. Joseph the Worker Church, 181 W. Dundee Rd., Wheeling, IL 60090.
Funeral Mass 10:30 a.m. Interment private.