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Wauneta Gennaro
Born in Nebraska
87 years
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     This memorial website was created to remember Wauneta Maxine Gennaro who was born in Nebraska on December 22, 1921 and passed away on January 4, 2009 at the age of 87. She will live forever in our memories and hearts.

     Wauneta Maxine Gennaro, 87, of Peoria, passed away at 6:15 p.m. on Sunday, January 4, 2009, at home, with her family by her side.

     Maxine was born in Wauneta, NE on December 22, 1921, a daughter of Ralph D. and Minta E. (Speer) Grosbach. They preceded her in death, along with her twin brothers, Ronald and Donald Grosbach and son-in-law, Micky Green.

     She married Vincent Gennaro on July 16, 1946 in Enders, NE. He survives, along with their son, David M. (Kim) Gennaro of Ft. Lauderdale, FL; daughters, Linda M. (Pastor Kenneth W.) Durst of Peoria, Lois E. Gennaro of Peoria and Rebecca A. (Chris Grainger) Gennaro of San Diego, CA; seven grandchildren; thirteen great grandchildren; and sister, Gladys (Dwight) Hoff of Imperial, NE.

     Maxine graduated from the University of Nebraska, earning her Bachelor of Nursing in 1943. She was a huge fan of University of Nebraska sports.

     She was a U.S. Army World War II Veteran, serving as a nurse at Camp Carson, CO General Hospital. She attained the rank of Second Lieutenant, earned the Victory Medal and was honorably discharged on March 16, 1946. Through the years, Colorado was her favorite place to visit.

     She retired in 1983, after working from 1959 through 1983, as a registerd nurse in the Neonatal Nursery at Carle Hospital in Urbana. She was a pastor’s wife and a member of the Church of the Nazarene.

     Maxine enjoyed listening to Gospel music and “Holy, Holy, Holy” was her favorite song.

     Maxine loved family get-togethers and was especially proud each year she and Vincent would celebrate their anniversary. She was very proud of her children’s marriages and careers and loved her family deeply, especially her grandchildren.

     A private family visitation and funeral service will be held on Friday, January 9, 2009, at Clary Funeral Home in Peoria, with her son-in-law, Pastor Kenneth W. Durst officiating.

     Memorial contributions may be directed to the Nazarene Compassionate Ministries, 17001 Prairie Star Parkway, Lenexa, KS 66220.


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Dwayne and Marlene Collins
We will never forget the times our Sunday School class met at the Gennaro's in the country to press apples for cider, and to bake donuts. Those times will always be special to us. We also remember the time we visited their home in Colorado. The Gennaros have always been great leaders and teachers for us. They lived what they taught and their influence will live on for eternity. These memories will live on for us.

Latest Condolences
The Tardy Family Promises... January 4, 2012

My deepest condolences.  May these promises from the Holy Scriptures bring you and your family not only comfort but hope, as it has done for ours.

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John 11:32-45:

32 And so Mary, when she arrived where Jesus was and caught sight of him, fell at his feet, saying to him: “Lord, if you had been here, my brother would not have died.” 33 Jesus, therefore, when he saw her weeping and the Jews that came with her weeping, groaned in the spirit and became troubled; 34 and he said: “Where have YOU laid him?” They said to him: “Lord, come and see.” 35 Jesus gave way to tears. 36 Therefore the Jews began to say: “See, what affection he used to have for him!” 37 But some of them said: “Was not this [man] that opened the eyes of the blind man able to prevent this one from dying?”38 Hence Jesus, after groaning again within himself, came to the memorial tomb. It was, in fact, a cave, and a stone was lying against it.39 Jesus said: “TAKE the stone away.” Martha, the sister of the deceased, said to him: “Lord, by now he must smell, for it is four days.”40 Jesus said to her: “Did I not tell you that if you would believe you would see the glory of God?” 41 Therefore they took the stone away. Now Jesus raised his eyes heavenward and said: “Father, I thank you that you have heard me. 42 True, I knew that you always hear me; but on account of the crowd standing around I spoke, in order that they might believe that you sent me forth.” 43 And when he had said these things, he cried out with a loud voice: “Laz´a·rus, come on out!” 44The [man] that had been dead came out with his feet and hands bound with wrappings, and his countenance was bound about with a cloth. Jesus said to them: “Loose him and let him go.”45 Therefore many of the Jews that had come to Mary and that beheld what he did put faith in him;

 

Please go to the following link for more information regarding the Hope expressed in this passage:  http://www.watchtower.org/e/200809/article_01.htm

 

 The Tardy's

 Isaiah 26:19- “Your dead ones will live. A corpse of mine—they will rise up. Awake and cry out joyfully, YOU residents in the dust! For your dew is as the dew of mallows, and the earth itself will let even those impotent in death drop [in birth]”.

Wayne and Edna Carter Friends January 8, 2009

Maxine always had a kind word, a gentle touch, and a twinkle in her eye that endeared her to all who knew her.  May you all feel God's loving arms around you as you hold special memories in your hearts.   Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

 

Wayne and Edna Carter

Champaign, IL 

 

 

Don & Thelma Muse Friends January 7, 2009
Vince and Family:
It was with sadness that we read of Maxine departing this life.  We know this is a sad time for you.  It is always painful to give up our loved ones.  Time will heal the pain, but the good memories will always linger.

We send you our heartfelt sympathy and pray that God will comfort you in this sad hour.

We've had some good time together.

God Bless each of you.
Dwayne and Marlene Collins Friends January 7, 2009

How sad to hear of Maxine's passing but we rejoice in knowing she finished the course and has heard those words, "Well done, good and faithful servant." Our lives have been richly enhanced by having known Vince, Maxine and the family. Their influence on us will be eternal. Our prayers and sympathy go to all of you during this time of sorrow.

 

Dwayne and Marlene Collins

Flower Mound, TX

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David in a Baby Carriage Working on the Tolono Farm - Great Cider! Celebrating 60 Years with Family Great Cook! Love of Walking Going to the Chapel - July 16, 1946 Enjoying Company Sister Gladys & Maxine (Age 15) Baby Maxine (Born December 22, 1921) Married 62 Years The Cabin in Colorado
 
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