Obituary of Sharon Kay Kimmey
Sharon Kay Glenney Kimmey “Nonnie” age 77, passed peacefully in her home after her long-fought courageous battle with cancer. She was surrounded by her devoted husband of 50 years and her loving family. Born on Christmas Day in 1946, at St. Joseph’s Hospital, Joliet, Illinois she was the cherished daughter of Richard P. and Margaret Mary (Doyle) Glenney of Wilmington.
Sharon was a graduate of St. Rose Catholic Grade School in Wilmington and Wilmington High School class of 1964, and Stevens Career College, Chicago. While at Stevens Career College, Sharon was offered employment with both The Chicago White Sox and WGN news station in special promotions reporting. She instead chose to raise her beautiful family. A resident of Wilmington for 45 years, she lived in Braceville for the past 32 years. She was the owner and operator of Accurate Transcription Service for 20 years; she was also employed at The Free Press Advocate for many years.
Survived by her loving and doting husband, Robert M. “Butch” Kimmey, who she married on December 19, 1975; two daughters, Kerry (Paul) Kosinski and Kristin (Daniel) Leasure both of Coal City; one son, Kevin, of Michigan; nine grandchildren, Allison (David), Megan, Andrew, Christopher, Michael, Paul, Sheyenne, Nicholas, and Kaleb. Two great-grandchildren Adam and Everett Scott; one sister, Mary Ellen (Kenneth) Byford of Manhattan; numerous nieces, nephews, and Irish cousins.
Preceded in death by her parents; infant twin sons Robert and Richard, one brother Richard M. Glenney; two sisters, Maureen Glenney Justice and Patricia Glenney; maternal grandparents, Michael F. and Margaret (Nugent) Doyle; and paternal grandparents, Richard and Mary (O’Mara) Glenney.
A proud Irishwoman, Sharon was a descendant of Will County farming pioneers and was raised on the family farm on Ballou Road in rural Wilmington. She loved her family and enjoyed watching her grandchildren perform in Irish Dance competitions, competitive gymnastics, soccer, baseball, football, and horseback riding. Known as Nonnie by her loving grandchildren, she loved hosting parties and dinners for the whole family. Many laughs and good times were held in Nonnie’s kitchen over the years! She also enjoyed reading, shopping, boating, and playing euchre and bunco with her friends.
The family would like to take this opportunity to thank Dr. Gustafson at Hope and Healing Cancer Services, New Lenox, and Sharon’s entire care team at both Ascension St. Joseph’s Hospital, Joliet, and Lightways Hospice for the beautiful care she received.
Cremation rites have been accorded. A private celebration of Sharon’s life will take place at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be made to We Care of Grundy County, Morris, IL.
