In Memory Of
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Karen Ann Boeding Henry
Seneca, Kansas
07/22/1941 - 08/12/2019
Karen A. Henry, 78, of Seneca, Kansas died on Monday, August 12, 2019 at St. Francis Hospital in Topeka, surrounded by her family.
Karen was born in Seneca on July 22, 1941 to Norbert “Nub” and Rosezella Luginbill Boeding. She attended school at Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic School in Seneca, graduating in 1959.
On August 1, 1959 Karen married the love of her life, Daniel Henry at Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Seneca. In the fall of that same year, they moved to Kansas City until 1967 when they bought a farm and moved back to Nemaha County. The couple was still residing on that same farm, that they bought so many years ago. When she moved back to the area, Karen went to work for her sister, Judy at the Onaga Sale Barn for a few years. While her kids were being raised, she was “a stay home mom” until 1988, when she went to work for the Shoe Center in Seneca retiring from there in 2013.
Karen loved to cook, bake, canning the fruits of her labor picked from her garden, attending auctions and garage sales, collecting antiques, growing flowers, dancing, going to horse races with Dan and attending the activities of her grandchildren. Her family was extremely important to her.
Karen was a member of Sts. Peter and Paul Church in Seneca and St. Anne’s Altar Society all in Seneca, a member of QAF club.
She is survived by her husband of 60 years, Dan of Seneca; her children, Mike (Rose Mary) Henry of Hoyt, Doug (Tracey) Henry of Waverly, Kansas, Rick (Joan) of Seneca, Lori (Mike) Hiltibrand of Seneca, Pat (Beth ) Henry of Ottawa, Illinois, Allen (Arlene) Henry of Seneca, Fred (Kim) Henry of Kelly and Jolene (Shawn) Hundley of Seneca; a brother Joe (Darlene) Boeding of Topeka; sisters, Donna (Frank) Maskil of Bonner Springs, Pat (Dan) Deters of Corning, Paula Fleury of Seneca, Joan (Rick) Clelland of Topeka and Marilyn (Tom) Nolte of Centralia; 26 grandchildren; and 27 great-grandchildren.
Rosaries will be prayed at 2 and 7 P.M., Thursday, August 15, 2019 at Lauer Funeral Home in Seneca. Mass of Christian Burial will be 2 P.M. Friday, August 16th at Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Seneca. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
Memorials can be given in Karen’s memory to Sts. Peter and Paul School and/or COINS for a Cause, sent in care of the family.
Rosaries will be prayed at 2 and 7 P.M., Thursday, August 15, 2019 at Lauer Funeral Home in Seneca.
Mass of Christian Burial will be 2 P.M. Friday, August 16th at Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Seneca. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
Memorials can be given in Karen’s memory to Sts. Peter and Paul School and/or COINS for a Cause, sent in care of the family.
Rosaries will be prayed at 2 and 7 P.M., Thursday, August 15, 2019 at Lauer Funeral Home in Seneca.
Mass of Christian Burial will be 2 P.M. Friday, August 16th at Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Seneca. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
Memorials can be given in Karen’s memory to Sts. Peter and Paul School and/or COINS for a Cause, sent in care of the family.
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My deepest sympathy in the passing of a great lady Karen. She was a joy to be around and loved her family with her whole heart. Bowled with her for years and had the best laughs ever.
Our prayers are with the family. Karen was a very kind person and very fun to be with. Loved the years we bowled together. She will be missed.
My deepest condolences to the Henry family. I will always have fond memories of us playing football together and hanging out growing up. I have kept in touch with Doug throughout my entire life and have always enjoyed seeing the rest of you from time to time. I love you guys and I know she will be missed. God bless all of you.
Condolences to all the Henry family, you are all in our prayers. I will remember Karen made the very best peanut brittle I ever tasted!
My thoughts and prayers to all the Karen Henry family. May she rest in peace.
Rick, Lori, and entire Henry family,
I am so sorry to hear this news about your Mom. I had no idea if she was ill or this was sudden. Know that my thoughts and prayers are with you during this very difficult and sad time. Karen always seemed so happy and go lucky. She will be greatly missed but just think how heaven gained a very joyful angel. My deepest condolences,
Lisa (Evans) Lummis
So very sorry Joanie and all of your families! Karen was a very sweet lady! Sending thoughts and prayers!!
My prayers and sympathy to all of Karen’s family. Always enjoyed Karen’s company especially during bowling.
I met Mrs. Henry when I was a member of Doug and Tracey’s wedding party. She was a very kind gracious hostess. I also know from talking with Doug many times over the years he was my neighbor just how important family was to her. All of you are in our thoughts and prayers as you go through these coming days and always .
Prayers being sent from Kentucky
Prayers and thoughts to the family.
Condolences to Dan and the family. There are only good things to share about Karen. I also enjoyed bowling with her at KOC. (Rick I enjoyed hearing your memories of your mom.)