Marie M. Henke

A funeral service was held on Tuesday at the Phillip Funeral Home of West Bend for Marie M. Henke, 79, who died on Dec. 8, 2000. Fr. Jeffrey Haines officiated at the ceremony. The Phillip Funeral Home assisted the family with arrangements. Interment was at Resurrection Catholic Cemetery of Mequon following the service.

Mrs. Henke was born Dec. 14, 1920 in Sheboygan County, daughter of John and Elizabeth (nee Reis) Plier. She married Walter F. Henke on May 7, 1938 at St. Cecilia Church of Thiensville. Her family felt she was the world’s greatest cook and always had time to give. She was a member of St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Church of West Bend.

Survivors include: children Janice (Ed) Dietrich of Grafton, Ron (Pat) Henke of Cedarburg, Roger (Marlene) Henke of Colgate, Kathy (Jim) Gardipee of West Bend, Marilyn (Jim) Bria of West Bend.

Further survived by grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, other relatives and friends, and special companion "Moon" the family dog.

Her husband, a sister and a brother preceded her in death.

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