She was born Dec. 14, 1920, in Sheboygan County, to the late John and Elizabeth (Reis) Plier, and married Walter F. Henke on May 7, 1938, at St. Cecelia Church, Thiensville.

Her husband passed away in 1970.

Marie was a very kind person, who was loved by all and will be dearly missed.

She was the world's greatest cook. She always had time to give her companionship and love to all.

Her voice, when she sang, was a beautiful reminder of what a wonderful person she was.

She was a member of St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Church of West Bend.

She was the dear mother of Janice (Ed) Dietrich of Grafton, Ron (Pat) Henke of Cedarburg, Roger (Marlene) Henke of Colgate, Kathy (Jim) Gardipee and Marilyn (Jim) Bria, both of West Bend.

Also surviving are grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, other relatives and friends. A special companion was "Moon," the family dog.

Preceding her in death were a sister and a brother.

Funeral services will be held Tuesday, Dec. 12, at 11 a.m. at The Phillip Funeral Home, West Bend.

Father Jeffrey Haines will officiate, and interment will follow in Resurrection Catholic Cemetery of Mequon.

Visitation at the funeral home will be Tuesday from 10 a.m. until the time of services.

Memorials are appreciated to the Journey House Learning Center, 1900 W. Washington St., Milwaukee.