Dolores M. Henken

Dolores M. Henken, 91, of Fond du Lac, passed away on Sunday, November 15, 2020 at St. Francis Home. She was born January 28, 1929 to the late William “Bill” and Angeline (Konings) Ebert.

Dolores was united in marriage to Willard J. Henken on August 25, 1949.

Dolores was involved in many activities at Hope Lutheran Church. She was a member of the Ladies Guild, Happy Dusters, and she was also the lead offering counter for many years. Dolores as a Ward Clerk at St. Agnes Hospital. She enjoyed walking outdoors and was a very accomplished cook and baker.

Dolores is survived by her husband of 71 years, Willard “Bill” Henken; a brother Paul Ebert (Florence); a brother-in-law Robert Henken (Janet); and a son Thomas Henken (JoAnne). Dolores is also survived by a sister-in-law Audrey Ebert Synkema, a sister-in-law Sophie Evans; a son-in-law Don Zibung; and a daughter-in-law Bobbi Henken. Dolores is further survived by seven grandchildren: David Henken (Lisa), Daniel Henken (Megan), Derik Henken, Cory Zibung, Nicole Henken Howe and William Henken; five great grandchildren: Rex Henken, Troy Henken, Dean Henken, Archer Henken and Haleigh Henken, and seven nieces and nephews.

Dolores was preceded in death by her parents, daughter Susan Zibung, son Richard Henken and brother Reverend Victor Ebert.

Due to the current pandemic, services will be held at a time to be determined later. Cremation has taken place.

Memorials may be directed to Hope Lutheran Church.

The Henken family would like to extend special gratitude to Lisa Stoppleworth, Jady Amadon and the staff at St. Francis Home and Agnesian Hospice Hope.