Delia R. Denny, 94, died Tuesday, June 16, 2009 at a local nursing home. She was born June 29, 1914 in Oneida, a daughter of the late Mitchell and Mary (Hill) Elm. She married Morris Denny in Appleton. He preceded her in death on August 29, 1986.
Delia worked at Larsens Canning Co. for 11 years; was a foster grandparent for the Oneida Tribe for 11 years. She also volunteered at the Oneida Library. Delia enjoyed flower gardening and fishing.
Delia is survived by grandchildren: Yvonne Jordan (Kirk John), Wanda (Lee) Jordan, Eddie Jordan, Phillip (Michelle) Jordan, Judy Jordan, Connie Hebb, Tracy Hebb, Little Danny Hebb, Robert, Earl, Laurie, and DeWayne Elm; many great grandchildren and great great grandchildren. She is further survived by her sister Ethel Schausky; brother Aught Coyhis, and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Delia was preceded in death by her parents, husband, children: Carol Hebb, Sharon Jordan, and Earl Elm; granddaughter Mary Denny; brothers: Mitchell Elm Jr, William Summers, Andrew Parker, and Caleb Coyhis; and sister Maybelle Ackley.
Visitation for Delia will be (TODAY) Thursday, June 18, 2009 at RYAN FUNERAL HOME, 305 N. Tenth St, De Pere from 6:00 to 8:00 PM. Visitation will continue Friday, June 19, 2009 at the funeral home from 9:30 to 10:30 AM. Funeral service will be at 10:30 AM at the funeral home with Pastor Lonnie Johnson officiating. Please visit www.ryanfh.com to send online condolences to the Denny family.
The family wishes to thank the staff at Anna John Nursing Home for all they have done for Delia.