Mary Rose Henke

Mary Rose Henke, 83, of Shawnee, Kansas, passed away Wednesday, November 18, 2009 at Shawnee Gardens Nursing Center.

Mary was born March 13, 1926, in Shawnee, Kansas, to George and Leona Haas. She was a graduate of St. Joseph High School. Mary married Albert C. Henke on September 13, 1947. She worked at Western Auto Supply Company, Kansas City Women's Chamber of Commerce, Lee's Secretarial Service, Universal Press Syndicate/Andrews-McMeel, and Sach's Electric.

Until recently, Mary resided at Overland Park Place, where she was an ambassador, Wii bowling champion, and enjoyed bingo and other activities. Many who knew her referred to her as "Sweet Mary."

Mary was preceded in death by her husband, Albert C. Henke, on March 19, 2009, sisters, Alice Richardson and Helen Zimmer, and brother, John Haas. Survivors include four children, Nancy Henke-Konopasek, Marsha (Pete) Cahill, Don (Kim) Henke, and Sharon (Paul) Cahill; one sister, Irene Smeltzer; sister-in-laws Jane Scherman, Bonnie Brown, and Betty Henke; five grandchildren, Julia Konopasek, Patrick Cahill, Kristi Cahill, Michael Konopasek, and Wade Henke; and numerous nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Joseph Catholic Church, 11311 Johnson Drive, Shawnee, Kansas 66203 or a charity of your choice.

Visitation and Funeral Service

Visitation will be on Friday, November 20, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Amos Family Funeral Home in Shawnee, with the rosary being recited at 6:00 p.m. A funeral Mass will take place at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Shawnee on Saturday, November 21 , at 11:00 a.m. followed by burial in St. Joseph Cemetery in Shawnee.