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Helen S. Henningfeld

Dec 30, 1924 – May 6, 2017

Service Details

Friday, May 12, 2017

  • Visitation in the funeral home from 5:00pm – 7:30pm

Saturday, May 13, 2017

  • Visitation in the funeral home from 10:00am – 11:00am
  • Funeral Service at 11:00am
  • Interment will follow at West Lawn Memorial Park

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Caledonia – Helen S. Henningfeld, 92, passed away at Azure Blue in Kenosha on Saturday, May 6, 2017.She was born in Milwaukee on December 30, 1924, daughter of the late Peter and Magdalena (nee: Janschetz) Sternig. On January 13, 1947 she was united in marriage to Milton B. Henningfeld in Chicago, Illinois. He preceded her in death on September 19, 2007.

Helen retired from JI Case following 20 years working in the environmental services department. During her retirement she enjoyed playing cards with friends in Sturtevant and at Humboldt Park. As a young woman she enjoyed playing baseball, and was a “home run hitter” in the Industrial League in the 1940’s. She also enjoyed bowling and playing golf with her husband, Milt.

Helen is survived by her children: Kenneth (Diane) Henningfeld of Adrian, Michigan, Keith Henningfeld of Mt. Pleasant, Gail (Shorty) Sarisen of Tigerton, Bruce (Bonnie) Henningfeld of Greenfield, and Sharon Klein of Milwaukee; grandchildren, Angela Henningfeld, Kathryn (Ross) Fort, Anne  (Michael Garner) Henningfeld, Tracy (Jeremy) Blinn, Kari (Greg) Leichner, Holly (Chase) Johnson, Cory (Tiffany) Henningfeld, Helen Tobias, Teri Tobias, Russell (Jennine) Tobias, Lindsey Henningfeld, John Klein, Joe Klein, Fawn (Michael) Schwandt, and Elle-Anna Wenzel; 20 great grandchildren; brother Matthew (Marsha) Sternig of Brookfield; sister-in-law Joellen Sternig of Milwaukee; as well as many other relatives and friends.

She was also preceded in death by her son Ronald Henningfeld; son-in-law Richard Klein; brothers George Sternig and Leo Sternig; and sister Ida Hansen

Funeral Services will be held in the funeral home on Saturday, May 13, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. Interment will follow at West Lawn Memorial Park. Visitation will be in the funeral home on Friday from 5:00 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, please consider memorials to Hospice Alliance, Inc. Online condolences at www.draeger-langendorf.com

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  1. Kadi Dittmer and family says

    May 6, 2017 at 8:03 pm

    Sending all our love

  2. Anonymous says

    May 7, 2017 at 4:34 pm

    Sending prayers to all of you. Helen always had a smile and laugh whenever we were around,. Janet Carmody

  3. Karen (Straube) Bolles says

    May 8, 2017 at 9:51 pm

    My prayers for comfort, strength and peace for the family are being sent up. Helen was a wonderful “mom” and friend. She will be greatly missed, but is now in His arms. (((HUGS)))

  4. Anonymous says

    May 8, 2017 at 10:34 pm

    Losing Mom is always too soon. I miss you Sharon, I will be thinking of you on the day of the service, although I’m out of town you are in my thoughts!
    XOXO

  5. Bonnie says

    May 9, 2017 at 6:41 am

    Thank you for being my(Mom away from home Helen), and for the “intricacies” of Sheepshead! I will always miss you.

  6. Jim and Pat McGrath says

    May 9, 2017 at 1:50 pm

    We attended UGHS with Keith and Ken. Our sincere sympathy to the family. 92 years is a good life. Thoughts and prayers ~

  7. Kari Leichner says

    May 10, 2017 at 6:43 am

    We love you Grandma and hold all our memories of you close to our hearts!

  8. Barbara beere says

    May 10, 2017 at 6:03 pm

    So sorry to hear of your mums passing many fond memories of our families picnicking over the years my family sends condolences for your families rest in pierce Helen we allloved you barbara beere

  9. Sandy Sorensen , Racine says

    May 13, 2017 at 10:31 am

    So sorry for your loss. I bowled with Helen for years and went to our bowling tournaments with her. The most remunerable was our Las Vegas one. I also seen her on the day she had her HOLE-IN-ONE. She had just finished and I was just going out. She was so thrilled, she glowed all over. I send you my Prayers, Hugs, Kisses and Hugs. Sandy Sorensen.

  10. Darlene Kusmirek says

    May 13, 2017 at 1:47 pm

    My thoughts and prayers are with all of Aunt Helen’s family and friends. May you find strength and comfort in the memories of her love, beautiful heart and wonderful sense of humor. Every memory I hold of both her and Uncle Milton include their laughter and sweet smiles. Love always! Darlene (Lamping) Kusmirek and family

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Dear Langendorf Family,

There are no words to describe how thankful and loved we felt during our Grandpa’s funeral service. We are so lucky to know you as friends and we will be forever grateful for everything you have done for us and for Grandpa Mario throughout his lifetime and after his death. He loved you all and enjoyed sharing so many great times with you in the barbershop and as neighbors. Please accept our heartfelt thanks for all your caring ways and thoughtfulness and extend our appreciation to all at the funeral home who made Mario’s service so memorable.

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