Jean Carol Hennessey, age 83 of Montrose, passed away September 27, 2018 surrounded by family and friends. She was born in Monticello, MN on November 16, 1934 to William and Evelyn (Arnold) Mahler. She attended Patrick Henry High School in Minneapolis. Not long after high school, she proudly served in the Navy for two years, and was honorably discharged. Jean was a seamstress and interior decorator for many years after her military service.
Jean enjoyed riding the countryside on her ’74 Harley Davidson. She and her husband Norman were members of the Themadones Motorcycle Club . They always rode to Sturgis every year. Apart from riding motorcycles, Jean also enjoyed gardening, sewing, embroidering, and spending time with her family and friends.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Norman “Micky” Henessey; daughter, Wendy Jo Hennessey; and parents. Jean is survived by her children; Melanie Hervey, Michele Hennessey, and Kimberly Hennessey; grandchildren, Tamikah (Joseph) Brewington, Alicia Weiner, Daina Weiner, Ray Hervey Sr., Andrea Hervey (their father, Charles Hervey), Sarina Nowling, and Oscar Dolan (his father, Shane Dolan); great-grandchildren: Ciera, Mackenzie, and Gabrielle Brewington , Malisha and Makayla Stevenson (their father, Malar Stevenson), Kieley and Dehvin Hervey-Chapple (their father, Otis Chapple, Jr.), Miracle Peggs, Ray Jr., D’Angelo, and Jezelle Hervey (their mother, Aisha Wadud), Jaden Hervey, Levicy and Achilles Nowling; sister, Nancy (Joel) Menting; brother, William (Colleen) Mahler; and many other relatives and friends.
Funeral service, Sunday, October 7, 2018 at 2 PM with visitation one hour prior at The Peterson Chapel in St. Michael.