Jenny Mary (Bongey) Manalli, 96, passed away peacefully on November 4, 2024, at Mason City Area Nursing Home in Mason City, Illinois.

Jenny was born on April 1, 1928, to Leon and Anna (Zielinski) Bongey. Jenny was born and raised in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and attended Wisconsin School for the Deaf. She was an active member of Catholic Church of the Deaf and in the club for the deaf in Rockford, Illinois.

Jenny is survived by her nieces and nephews, Roma Hailman of Rockford, Ann (Andrea) Villani of Athens, IL, Tony Villani of Rockford and Debra Bongey of Milwaukee, WI, Tammy (Jeanne Bongey of Olympia, WA, Francis (Keri) Bongey of Muskego, WI, and numerous great nieces and nephews.

Jenny was preceded in death by her parents, Leon Sr. and Ann, her husband John Manalli, her sister Clara Villani and brother-in-law James Villani, her brother, Leon, Jr. Bongey and Sister-in-law Janet Bongey.

Jenny was a loving caregiver for most of her life to her family and relatives. She was dearly loved and will be greatly missed.

Graveside service for Jenny will be on Wednesday November 13, 2024 in Calvary Cemetery Mausoleum at 11:00am. Cremation Rites were accorded. Arrangements by Tony Gasparini Funerals.