Shirley Mary Healy, 88, of Kasson, died Friday, December 15, 2023 at Reflections Hospice in Northfield.
She was born January 10, 1935 in Rochester, Minnesota the daughter of Norman and Margaret (Freund) Hanson. She graduated from Lourdes High School in 1953. She then attended Rochester Junior College where she earned her medical secretary degree.
Shirley married the love of her life, Chris Healy in 1955 at St. Francis Church in Rochester. From there they lived in Mankato briefly, New Ulm for 20 years where they raised their 4 children, Kenyon for 23 years and retired to Kasson in 2005.
She enjoyed gardening, especially her flower beds, camping, showing and raising boxer dogs, and sewing and needle point. Shirley also loved reading, writing letters and singing in the choir.
She is survived by her children, John (Nadia) of Prescott, WI, Denise (Roger) of Dodge Center, Sue (Scott) of Cannon Falls; 10 grandchildren; many great-grandchildren and siblings, John (Ginny) of Kasson, Jim (Bonnie) of Grand Meadow and Eric (Marilyn) of Cornelius, NC.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Chris Healy; son, Joseph; parents, Norman and Margaret and a sister, Maureen.
Mass of Christian Burial was held at 11:00 AM on Thursday, December 21, 2023 at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Kenyon with visitation one hour prior. Father Clayton Forner was the celebrant. Interment was in the St. Michael's Catholic Cemetery in Kenyon.
