RACINE – Mrs. Marge L. Henricksen, 91, passed away at Elizabeth Residence on Thursday, June 28, 2012.
She was born in Racine on May 13, 1921, the daughter of Hilmer and Lillian (nee: Williamson) Fyhrie. She graduated from Washington Park High School in 1939. Three years later on September 26, 1942 she married the love of her life, George M. Henricksen. He preceded her in death on January 12, 1992. Mrs. Henricksen worked at Western Publishing in the 1950’s. She raised her family in Racine until moving to New Port Richey, Florida following George’s retirement in 1980. They returned to Racine in 1986.
A devout Christian, Mrs. Henricksen loved attending Calvary Memorial Church and spending countless summer family vacations at Willerup Bible Camp on Lake Ripley in Cambridge, WI. She also enjoyed crafting, knitting, and listening to music. She was truly the happiest when in the presence of her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. She was dearly loved and will be missed.
Mrs. Henricksen is survived by her children, George Henricksen of Cold Spring, KY, Bonnie Johansen of Racine, Carol (Larry) Neumiller, Gale (Bill) Pucci both of Mount Pleasant and Janet (Dr. Robert) Gullberg of Franksville; her grandchildren, Heather (Denis Kernodle) Henricksen, Jim (Traci) Johansen, Jeff Johansen, Kristen (Shad) Smith, Jon (Jennifer) Johansen, Nick (Amanda) Neumiller, Jenna (Jared) Smerchek, Joshua Neumiller, Annelise and Will Pucci, Johnny, Jimmy, Tommy and Lauryn Gullberg; her great grandchildren, Hannah, Jack and Grace Johansen, Sawyer, Soren, Slayton and Spencer Smith, Jake and Matthew Johansen, Elle and Christian Kernodle; her brother-in-law, Charles Henricksen; and her nieces and nephew, Nancy (Tim) Andersen, Susan (Bob) Thompson and Rick Henricksen. Mrs. Henricksen was also preceded in death by her sister, Mary Lou (Don) Kirsh; brother, Jerry (Betty) Fyhrie; son-in-law, Don Johansen; daughter-in-law, Stacy Henricksen; sister-in-law, Joy Henricksen and nephews, Tom and Bill Kirsh.
Family and friends are invited to meet at the Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home on Monday, July 9, 2012 at 6:00 p.m. for a service celebrating Marge’s life with Rev. Nathan James officiating. There will be time to meet with her family from 4-6 p.m. A private interment will take place at Graceland Cemetery. Memorials have been suggested to Willerup Bible Camp co the Eckblads 3206 Pierce Blvd. Racine, WI 53405.
A special thank you to all the staff at Elizabeth Residence for their wonderful, loving and compassionate care provided this past year. Also, a special thanks to Season’s Hospice for their attentive care these last few months. Your work is truly appreciated. May God bless all of you.
Chuck Henricksen, Susan and Bob Thompson says
We will miss our dear Sister and Aunt Marge, and we treasure the many memories of our times together as family. Our love and prayers always.
Micky and Wendy Alderman says
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family at this time of loss.
jim johansen says
I am with you all in spirit. I will miss grandma calling me “numero uno”. I just got lucky being first born grandkid. Love to all…..Jim
Elizabeth Stevenson says
To the Family of Marge, I would like to send a heartfelt blessing to your family at this time of loss. My daughter, Elise Stevenson works at the Elizabeth Residence where Marge was a resident. As a parent you want your children to come across and meet people that make a impact in their lives. Marge did that for my daughter. Elise will truly miss her and she will keep her memory close. Our families thoughts are with your family, stay close and keep her memories closer. Our prayers and blessings are with you all. The Stevenson Family (Elise Stevenson- employee of the Elizabeth Residence)
Keith says
Great memories seeing the photos. Life is short. She was inspirational!