Racine- Beverly J. (nee: Wright) Hempel, age 80, found eternal peace on Thursday, February 6, 2014 at Wheaton Franciscan – All Saints Medical Center following a brave struggle with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease.
Beverly was born in Racine on December 27, 1933 to the late Edward and Della (nee: Peterson) Wright. A graduate of Washington Park High School, she went on to have a successful career at SC Johnson Wax, a job she was extremely proud of at a company she truly loved.
A woman who was easy to please and who always enjoyed the simple things in life, Beverly was a phenomenal mother who dedicated her entire self to her family. She spent every available moment with her beloved daughter, Cynthia (John) Valko, of whom was also her best-friend. A part of Beverly died when Cindy passed away of pancreatic cancer on September 4, 2012.
Surviving are her sons, Randy Hempel, Tim (Joyce) Hempel and brother Ronald (Marie) Wright; adored grandchildren, John (Danyele) Valko III, Michael (Stephany) Valko, Christine (Andy) Spaulding, Sarah Hempel, Jaimi and Shannon Hempel and many cherished great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her special friend, Dorothy Bakke; and by other relatives and friends – too many to mention all by name.
In addition to her parents and daughter, Beverly was preceded in death by her sister, Penny; former husband, Jacob; and canine companion, Sassy.
A Memorial Mass will be celebrated in the chapel of St. Monica’s Home, 3920 N. Green Bay Road, on Wednesday, February 12, 2014 at 10:00 am with Rev. Mark R. Jones officiating. Private interment will take place in West Lawn Memorial Park. Visitation will be in St. Monica’s chapel on Wednesday from 9:30 – 10:00 am. In honor of the wonderful home and compassionate support provided to Beverly in the past couple of years, memorials to St. Monica’s Senior Citizens Home have been suggested.
Brenda Torchio says
Please accept my sincerest condolences Tim, Joyce, Chrissy & Sarah. I know it is very difficult losing your Mother and nothing quite takes the place in your heart for a special Grandma. I am thinking of all of you!
Glorious Goldsmith-Hicks and Family says
To The Family: Your Mother was indeed a beautiful woman to work with, to know and to love. Our sincere condolences to you and yours. May God shine His face upon you and give you peace. Respectfully,
Shelley Keip says
My sympathies go out to you and your family. May you find peace in knowing your loved one is with Him.