Joan D. Henschen

joan henschen

December 23, 1932 ~ September 27, 2016

Joan D. Henschen, age 83, of Highland, IL passed away Tuesday, September 27, 2016 at St. Joseph's Hospital, Highland, IL. Private family services will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions are suggested to the charity of the donor's choice.

Joan was born December 23, 1932 in Highland to Felton and Lucille (Zobrist) Winet. She married Robert Henschen on December 6, 1952 in Highland. He survives. In addition to her husband she is also survived by her children; Debra A. Goestenkors and her husband Gary of Highland, IL, Terry L. Henschen of Trenton, IL, Michael R. Henschen and his wife Carol of Alhambra, IL, and Bruce A. Henschen and his wife Holly of Highland. She is also survived by her sisters; Donna Koch and her husband Belmont of Highland, IL and Carol Ziegler and her husband Kenny of Troy, IL. along with twelve grandchildren and eighteen great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a brother-in-law Rich Kessmann and a grand daughter-in-law Kori Henschen.

She was a farm wife and enjoyed keeping everyone fed in the field. She loved gardening and caring for her flower gardens. She was an expert in canning and getting the full use of her gardens. She loved spending time with her children, grand children, and great grandchildren.

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