Noreen M. Hess, 67, of East Troy died peacefully at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born Jan. 6, 1950, to the late Harry and Marie Eckwright in Eau Claire.
She met her husband Sidney in Eau Claire and they were married in 1970. She was a member of the U.S. Army Reserves and enjoyed delivering the Milwaukee Journal with her husband.
She worked as a certified nursing assistant, in Elkhorn and was a union representative there. Some of her coworkers say she saved many of their jobs.
She was a selfless helper who enjoyed helping others and expecting nothing in return. One of her best friends is her last pet Princess, her black lab, who misses her very much.
Survivors include her loving husband Sidney C. Hess Sr.; son, Sidney C. Hess Jr.; daughter, Tonya K. Hess (Dean) Cheney; sister, Donna (Jim “Vernon”) Walker; granddaughter, Chloe Marie Cheney; nieces nephews, other relatives and many friends.
She was further preceded in death by her brothers, Robert and Leroy Eckwright.
Funeral services will be at noon on Saturday Feb. 25, 2017 Legacy Funeral Services, 2974 Main St., East Troy. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until the time of service at the funeral home.
Interment will be in Trinity Cemetery, Fall Creek, at noon on Monday Feb. 27.
