Lasiene Cher Hennessy, 53, of Tama, passed away Saturday, October 1, 2022 at her home under the care of UnityPoint Hospice. Traditional Graveside Services will be held Sunday, October 2, 2022 at 2:00 PM at the McIntosh Cemetery on the Meskwaki Settlement in rural Tama. A Traditional Wake will be held Saturday evening, October 1, 2022 at the Eagle Clan/Lasley Ceremonial Building on the Meskwaki Settlement.

Lasiene was born on March 3, 1969, in Marshalltown, Iowa, the daughter of Donald Hennessy and Rae Jean Lasley.

She graduated from South Tama County High School in 1987.

Lasiene was a Senior Buyer for the Meskwaki Casino. She enjoyed Iowa Hawkeyes football, the Dallas Cowboys and Chicago Cubs. She also enjoyed watching her grandchildren's sports. Lasiene loved being with family, posting stories on Facebook, garage sales, farmers markets and going to the Casino.

Survivors include her children, Michelle (Seth) Summer of North Liberty, Nolan (Jessica) Roberts of Cedar Rapids and Jordan (Mark) Bear of Tama; mother, Rae Jean Lasley of Tama; stepfather, Larry Shefchik of Toledo; sisters, Tina Durnin of Toledo, Adonica Hennessy of Toledo and Delrae Hennessy of Toledo; brothers, Jody Durnin of Davenport and James Shefchik of Toledo; grandchildren, Reanna, Trayton, Skyler, Maddux, Malachi, Macael, Marcus, Percy and Anistyn; aunts, Wanda Lasley, Gayle Walker and Mary Youngbear; numerous relatives; significant other, Todd Skala; and adopted brothers, Leland Morgan and Sean Keahna.

She was preceded in death by her dad, Donald Hennessy; grandparents, Harvey and Kewanee Lasley and Art and Alby Hennessy; brother, Perry Durnin; nieces Starla and Delphine Durnin; and aunts and uncles.