Ann Marie Hennen

Ann Marie Hennen, age 57 of Coon Rapids, MN (formerly of Belle Plaine, MN) left peacefully on the wings of angels, surrounded by family on Monday, January 18, 2016 at her home after a long battle with cancer. Visitation will be 5-8 on Thursday 1/21/16 at the Washburn McReavy’s Coon Rapids Chapel at 1827 Coon Rapids Blvd NW, Coon Rapids 55433. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday 1/22/16 at 1:00 at the Church of the Epiphany in Coon Rapids. Burial will take place at Epiphany Cemetery in Coon Rapids, MN. Ann was born September 9, 1958 to Erwin and Catherine (Trimbo) Schmidt in New Prague, MN. She was the second of six children. Ann graduated from Belle Plaine High School in 1977 and completed an Associate’s Degree in Nursing at Normandale Community College in Bloomington, MN. She married her high school sweetheart and love of her life, Paul Richard Hennen, on August 9, 1980. They had thirty five years together and are a true testament to love and commitment. Ann practiced as a Registered Nurse, first at St Francis Hospital in Shakopee, MN and then at Mercy Allina Hospital in Coon Rapids. She was certified at lactation counseling and a Neonatal Restitution. Her hands brought many new lives into the world and her knowledge, skill, and tender care will be missed. She trained many staff members on a variety of nursing topics and was known for her nursing leadership. Ann was very strong in her faith. With her children attending Epiphany Catholic School, she was often found volunteering. For many years, she led their vacation bible school program and founded the Epiphany Lending library. She also was very active with Epiphany Women’s Group and the church’s annual festival which she and Paul co-chaired for several years. Ann loved to garage sale, garden, can, and bake. She could always be counted on to bring a dish to share, usually homemade cookies or pie. She had a terrific work ethic and was generous with her time and talents. She had the most dedicated prayer partners and friends, many whom helped care for her these last weeks. Besides Paul, Ann leaves behind the pride and joy of her life—her children and grandchildren. If there is no other legacy that Ann cherishes, it is them. She was so proud. Ann is survived by Paul, her husband. Her four children: Sarah (Paul) Sorensen, Douglas (Mary Ann) Hennen, Jared Hennen, and Maria Hennen. Her grandchildren are Levi and Caleb Sorensen. Ann is also survived by her mother, Catherine (Trimbo) Schmidt; Parent -In-Laws Ron and Marian Hennen; Siblings, Pamela (Kevin) Koepp, Sally (Allen) Koepp, Mary Kay (Scott) Lundborg, Ron Schmidt, and Carol (Mike) Wentworth, a loving Hennen family, many nieces and nephews, extended family and friends. Ann is preceded in death by her father, Erwin Schmidt and angel babies she always remembered

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Ann Marie Hennen

January 18, 2016

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