Vicki L. Hensley

Vicki L. Hensley, age 66 of Naples, FL formerly an area resident died Thursday, January 7, 2016 at Avow Hospice, Naples, FL. She was born Dec. 22, 1949 in Kankakee, IL to Floyd and Geraldine Denault Tobenski. Vicki married Robert A. Hensley on June 10, 1995 in Bourbonnais, IL. Survivors include her mother, Geraldine Tobenski of Irwin, IL.; two sons and two daughters-in-law, Christopher (Aimee) Hensley of Estero, FL; Robert (Jillian) Hensley of Manteno, IL; one daughter and son-in-law, April Lynn (Eric) Lueder, of Bourbonnais, IL; three sisters and one brother-in-law, Pamela Kennedy of Channahon, IL; Bonnie Draper of Kankakee, IL and Connie (Rex) Dionne of Herscher, IL; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Dennis (Janice) Tobenski of Irwin, IL and Randy (Jill) Tobenski of Kankakee, IL., and eight grandchildren. Other survivors include her mother-in-law Norma Hensley of Steger, IL; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Sue Ann (David) Carmen of Homewood, IL; Brian (Roberta) Hensley of Cave Creek, AZ; and Michael Hensley of Steger, IL; and several nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her father, Floyd Tobenski, her father-in-law, Robert Hensley, Sr., and brother-in-law, Bill Kennedy. Vicki was a retired Assistant Superintendent of Schools for Kankakee and Iroquois Counties for 17 years; Chairperson for Professional Development for the State Board of Education for 10 years; she taught at St. Joseph School, Bradley and Shabonna School in Bourbonnais. She was coordinator of the Gifted Program for Bourbonnais School District. She was a graduate of Herscher High School, Northern Illinois University, M.S. in Education at Olivet Nazarene University; Certificate of Education Administration from Illinois State University; had been studying for her Doctorate at the University of Illinois. Vicki was a former board member of the American Cancer Society, a member of Christian Women’s Group, a member of St. Ann Church and CCW in Marco Island, FL. She enjoyed golfing; travelling, especially to Paris and Italy; attending art fairs; enjoyed cooking; and was devoted to her puppies.` Visitation will be Wed., Jan. 13 from 2-8 PM at Clancy-Gernon Funeral Home, Bourbonnais, IL. Visitation will also be from 10 until the time of Mass at 11 AM at St. James Church, Irwin, IL. Rev. Douglas Hauber will preside. Cremation rites will be accorded following the funeral mass. A memorial will be established for further Professional Development in Education in her name or for masses.

Vicki L. Hensley

December 22, 1949 - January 7, 2016