"What a wonderful family! Your sister Susie and brother in law Gary are the two biggest influences in my life . They loved Hanover as you did and your positive outlook radiates in your daughter's. I am proud to call them my sister's and my friends. I know that our love of Hanover College will never cease. Years pass but memories are still vivid. The love of sports as well as Gods creatures are my past time. I have 7 dogs. Four German Short Hair Pointers, Two Daushies, One Maltese. All inside. Spoiled rotten. You see I had this Kemper family that I loved that had a Daushand. I have always had lil fellows. We can never ha Thinking of you and know how much love there is at the Hennegan House! There is nothing like a daddy! I know because I love my daddy like you love yours! I am so sorry! The best part is they can be together in Heaven. Amen. I love you. Tracey Ann "
In loving memory of
Dr. Hennegan
June 11, 1931 - July 23, 2013
Dr. Jim Hennegan
Dr. Jim Hennegan - a self-proclaimed lucky country boy from Elwood, IN, who got to live his extended dream of playing Doctor to the animals for 41 years, died July 23, 2013.
A 1961 graduate of Ohio State School of Veterinary Medicine and 1953 Hanover College graduate, Jim took great pride in winning the first CIC championship at Elwood High School and HCC football championship at Hanover College, the last year before face masks. He was a member of Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity and 1st Hanover graduate to become a veterinarian. Dr. Hennegan built Briarwood Animal Clinic, the first commercial building on west 86th Street, little realizing it would lead to the amazing development of the NW Marion County business corridor. Jim was a charter member and president of Nora Sertoma Club. He was totally dedicated to his profession of Veterinary Medicine serving as president of the Central Indiana Veterinary Medical Association (CIVMA) and longest serving president of the Indiana Veterinary Medical Association (IVMA) due to the blizzard of 1978. He won the 1981 IVMA President's Award and was the 1992 IVMA Veterinarian of the Year. He was a charter member of the American Society of Feline Practitioners and founded the 1st animal emergency clinic in Castleton. Jim served 8 years on the Indiana Board of Veterinary Medicine examiners, 2 years as Chairman of the Board, 3 years as liaison to PUSVM Admissions Committee and 6 years as Humane Society of Indianapolis advisor; 12 years as IVMA delegate to AVMA; and chairman of 9 States Veterinary conference and 4 years on the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) legislative council to Wash. DC. Jim is an honor roll life member of AVMA, IVMA, CIVMA, and Hanover College Presidents Club.
Dr. Hennegan is survived by his wife of 57 years, Marilyn; daughters, Dr. Kathleen Hennegan and June Hennegan; and granddaughter Taylor W-H Martindale.
Tributes
"Kathy and family - Just heard about your Dad's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time. That was a great obit. Keep faith."
"Dear Family, We had two black Labadors, Shango one and Two. We received such loving letters from Dr. Hennegan when they passed on. He will always be remembered by us as a very special person."
"Kathy and family so sorry to hear about your Dad. What a legacy he has left. Know you are in our prayers. We just heard about it today. What a lose for all of you! Chris and Ginny"
"I'm sorry to hear of Dr Hennegan's passing. He did a wonderful job of caring for my Collies for a number of years. I still have the kind letters he wrote when they died. My thoughts and prayers are with you."
"I'm so sad to hear this news, Dr Hennigan was a man to be admired. I'm so upset I didn't receive this news in time to come to the memorial service. The entire family will be in my thoughts, I know this is a time of grief and loss. May you all find the strength Dr Hennigan gave you to regain life. Deepest sympathies."
"Thinking of you and your family at this sad time. Just want to thank you for all the special time and care DR. Jim and Kathy gave to our family of pets."
"Marilyn and family, Thinking of you during this difficult time of loss. My mother, Phyllis Hennegan Isbell,(Jim's Aunt) is too ill to travel to funeral service, please know you are in our thoughts."
"Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Jim was a fine veterinarian and served the IVMA well. We will miss him!"
"Merilyn, Kathy, and June: Katie and I were so sorry to hear this news. We certainly have great memories of Dr. Hennegan, who cared for all our furry friends when I was little. Katie worked there a number of years when I was in grade school, and I can remember hanging around the clinic. She fondly remembers that Dr. Hennegan always treated his staff like family. I remember those days warmly, myself. All the best to you, -Chad Parker and Katie Kelly "
"Your family is in our thoughts and prayers."
"Our heartfelt sympathy to you Marilyn, Kathy, June and Taylor. May all your happy memories sustain you at this sad time. Will think of Jim every time I make candy/cake/pies!"
"So saddened to hear of Dr. Jim's passing. It has been many years since I have had the privilege to see and talk with him, but many fond memories of IVMA get togethers, Gale & Adelle, and countless other happy times! My thoughts are with you Marilyn and your family. "
"Marilyn, Kathy, and June--Many of my happiest chldhood memories involve "Doc". We spent countless hours working on all of the Meyer dogs, cats, horses, cows, etc. He always let me "help" which I'm sure hindered him more than helped. i will never forget his last visit with my Dad shortly before Dad died. I think they both enjoyed it and it brought back so many memories for both of them and for me and mybrother, Jim. Jim was a truly good man who will be missed. It was a privlege to know him."