KINNEY, Wendy L. Mar 15, 1980 – Nov 6, 2014 After a brave 2 ½ year fight Wendy Kinney, age 34, surrounded by loved ones, passed away from mesothelioma Thursday morning. Born in David City, NE, Wendy grew up in Brainard, graduating from East Butler in 1998. She continued her studies at the College of Saint Mary in Omaha where she earned her elementary education degree and became a special education teacher. She would go on to earn her Masters degree in reading from the University of Missouri. For years Wendy worked tirelessly with her students, an advocate for them before anyone else. When her first son was born, Wendy began her new and most rewarding career as a stay-at-home mom. Always a teacher at heart and a leader by example, Wendy inspired so many to act selflessly and taught everyone who knew her to live life with a smile no matter what the day might bring. Wendy is survived by her husband, Chad; sons, Ethan and Isaac; stepdaughter, Riley; parents, Larry and Barb; siblings: Chellsey, Clint (Jill), Tina (Ty), Danielle (Justin), Cole, Cody, Tanner and Drew. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Bill and Henrietta Hajek and Arthur and LaVena Ratkovec. VISITATION Monday, November 10th, 4pm-7pm at St. Columbkille Catholic Church (84th & Cornhusker) with a ROSARY SERVICE at 7pm at the church. MASS OF CHRISTIAN BURIAL Tuesday, November 11th at 10:30am at St. Columbkille Catholic Church, followed by a luncheon at the Firefighters Union Hall (60th & Grover). Memorials may be directed to the Wendy Kinney Memorial Fund at the Omaha Firefighters Credit Union; donations will be focused toward her childrens education.
HEAFEY-HEAFEY-HOFFMANN DWORAK & CUTLER Mortuaries and Crematories 7805 West Center Road Omaha, Nebraska 68124 (402) 391-3900
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