Michael P. Henkes
March 22, 1952 -
April 12, 2018
US Veteran
Michael P. Henkes, of Kenosha, was called home by our Lord and Savior on Thursday, April 12, 2018 at Froedtert South – Kenosha Hospital Campus, with his family by his side. He was 66 years old.
Born in Minneapolis, MN on March 22, 1952, he was the son of the late Ralph C. and Jane E. (Ludwig) Henkes. Mike attended Racine Parochial Schools and was a graduate of Racine Park High School. He attended U.W.-Oshkosh and Gateway Technical College.
He honorably served in the United States Air Force as an air base firefighter at Fairchild Air Force Base in Washington State.
On January 19, 1980, at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, he was united in marriage to Terri Lanctot.
He was employed for 22 years with WE Energies as an Engineer at the Pleasant Prairie Power Plant. Previously, he spent 15 years as a spot welder with AMC.
Michael was a faithful member of St. Elizabeth Catholic Church and a former member of St. Peter’s Catholic Church. He also actively participated with the Knights of Columbus #973 and the St. Mary’s Wednesday Morning Men’s Group. Previously, Michael was greatly involved with the local Boy Scouts of America.
He had a great knowledge of history; and especially loved exploring the history of Christianity. Michael was also a very talented and accomplished artist, especially in the style of oil painter Thomas Hart Benton. Michael could often be found spending his afternoons in his backyard, either painting a canvas or working on his vegetable garden with his grandsons. He enjoyed sitting outside having conversations with neighbors.
He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Terri Henkes; his three children, Michael C., Jonathan P. (Aimee) and Rachel Elizabeth Henkes; his three grandsons, Timothy, Alexander, and Nathaniel; his three brothers, James (Lori), Thomas (Carol) and Robert Henkes; his two sisters, Clare (David) Zbikowski and Jennifer (Paul) Popowski, along with many nieces and nephews; and his dear little canine friend and companion, Rex.
The family would also like to extend special thanks to the nursing staff at the Critical Care Unit at Froedert South- Kenosha Hospital Campus for their exceptional care of Mike, especially Casey, Susette, Stacy, Angie, Brittney and Cathy.
Service Info
Funeral Services will be held on Friday April 20, 2018, with a Mass of Christian Burial celebrated at 10:00 a.m. at St. Elizabeth Catholic Church, 4816 7th Avenue. Relatives and friends are asked to meet at the church for the Mass. Interment with full military honors will follow at St. James Cemetery.
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Bob HenkesGood bye dear Brother, The hustle and bustle of you being called “Home” has now subsided and the silence is deafening with the voices; the voices in my mind as I hear the tongues and yet can’t comprehend yet am comforted. Remember when you and I experienced the speaking in tongues? I didn’t comprehend then, but feel the same comfort. When our parents died, I began to understand “Let go, let Jesus” In the years since you have taught me in deed and words that all of us on earth are not first bodies with souls. First, we are souls with bodies. As such, nothing in life is to be feared. It is only to be understood as all will be revealed as it should. You heeded Isiah’s words when he wrote “Whether you turn to the right or to the left, your ears will hear a voice behind you, saying, ‘This is the way; walk in it.’ Perhaps, I can begin to comprehend the voices, now that yours is added to that choir. You have walked that path, and as Jesus taught us that the Angels carried Lazarus to Heaven, I know too that they carried you. What joy to know that you have seen the angel’s as they escorted you to God! As you have joined our families in heaven, continue their vigil watching over your family and your siblings, until the Angels escort each of us home to you.
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JoanMy condolences to the family and friends for the loss of your loved one, Michael, and may these Bible scriptures help to comfort you in your times of sorrow, please read Acts 24:15, Revelation 21:4, 5.
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Jennifer PopowskiR.I.P. Michael Peter Henkes. You Were Loved Upon the advent of our lives We are fragile We are but a tiny blink Of what is to come Like a flower, we begin to sprout, And stretch, and unfold If we are lucky we are loved By our parents, by our friends, By our spouse, children, & grandchildren As the days turn to years As we grow to adulthood Choices are made that set us on the trajectory to what will be our life Opportunities occur, passions are found, talents are discovered, friendships develop, and LOVE GROWS Time moves on Then comes a moment when things begin to fade The light upon you shines so brightly that a shadow is cast on your loved ones Any pain you’ve known now begins to ebb and you meet your Creator You were and continue to be...loved evermore!
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Jim henkesMy brother, a renaissance man gone too soon. Passionate about what he felt important, mostly his God, his family and his friends . Indifferent about vogue fads and views knowing well that they were ephemeral. A man who could tell you the scovil rating of the peppers you or he grew or the length of the great wall of China. "Any man's death diminishes me, because I am involved in mankind". The death of a brother has a multiplier. Farewell dear soul till we meet again and continue the conversation.
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Esmeralda SepulvedaJesus said when He was on the cross, "Forgive them for they know not what they do" He also said if you forgive them their trespass, my Father will also forgive your trespass. Forgiveness heals and restores a soul to be set free from the cruelty of ugly words spoken against them. God is Love. True love is not ugly. I pray love and forgiveness upon the whole family Henkes and friends in the mighty name of Jesus.
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Esmeralda SepulvedaPrayers and condolences to all of family, Peace, comfort and love be upon the family Henkes. So sorry for the loss of your husband, Father, grandfather, brother, uncle and Friend.
