Obituary of Geraldine L. Kenny

Kenny, Geraldine Louise Saginaw Twp., Michigan Passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, June 21, 2016 surrounded by her loving family. She was 85 years old. Geraldine Louise Denzer was born on October 18, 1930 in Saginaw to the late Orlo Clyde and Elma Louise (Hill) Denzer. Gerry was a lifelong resident of Saginaw, graduating from Arthur Hill High School and receiving her Nursing Degree from Delta College. She then earned her Bachelor Degree at Saginaw Valley State University and Masters Degree from Central Michigan University. Gerry met the love of her life, Jack Ambrose Kenny, whom she married on March 25, 1950 in Saginaw. Together they raised six children of whom they are and have always been extremely proud. They also have 15 very special grandchildren, and 16 fabulous great-grandchildren. After retiring from Saginaw General Hospital in 1989, Gerry and Jack enjoyed traveling with her sister, Dorothy (Walt) Morton; and brother, Bob (Jean) Denzer. Gerry was a faithful member of St. John Vianney Catholic Church, where she loved to serve her Lord, devoting time to the Lay Ministry Program, quilting and assisting with the funeral luncheons. Gerry strived to make each of her children and grandchildren feel as if they were "her favorite". Left to cherish her memory are her six children: Bill (Denise) Kenny, Saginaw; Patty (Alan) Szydlik, Bellevue; Katy (Tom) Twining, Linden; Bob (Debbie) Kenny, Fuquay Varina, N.C.; Holly (Pat) Wedding, Birch Run; and Jackie (Mike) Doyle, Grosse Ile. Also surviving are 15 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren; brother, Bob (Jean) Denzer; sister, Dorothy Morton. Gerry is also survived by many nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. Gerry was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Jack on May 5, 2006; brother-in-law, Walt Morton; sister-in-law, Marion Kenny Mikolaizyk. FUNERAL: A funeral liturgy for Gerry will take place at 11:00 a.m. Friday, June 24, 2016 at St. John Vianney Catholic Church, 6400 McCarty Road. Rev. Fr. William J. Rutkowski will officiate with entombment to follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens. VISITATION: Friends are welcome to visit with the family at the Deisler Funeral Home, 2233 Hemmeter Rd. (off State) on Thursday, June 23, 2016 from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. A Vigil Service will be held on Thursday at 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Gerry will lie in state at the church on Friday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of Mass. MEMORIALS: Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorials to St. John Vianney Catholic Church or Emmaus House - Ladies Education, http://www.emmaushouse-saginaw.com/. Please share your thoughts and memories with the family at the funeral home, church or through www.DeislerFuneralHome.com