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Bernie and family,. Always enjoyed your mom when she worked at PACH. Remember the good times.
Velma Johnson
September 15, 2022 | Emmetsburg, IA | Acquaintance
My prayers for the family. She will be missed greatly. Love to all on your day of mourning.
Rosanna Nye
September 15, 2022 | Mediapolis, IA | Family
Condolences to all the family. I sure enjoyed being out in the farm and having her babysit us.
Lisa
September 15, 2022 | Curlew, IA
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived. She was such a strong woman.
Our deepest sympathy.
The Johnson's
Mark,Valerie(Iwen) Johnson and Family
Valerie and Mark Johnson
September 15, 2022 | Emmetsburg, IA | Friend
Dear Bernie and Henkins Family,
What a long life well lived! Nevertheless, it hard to lose those we love. We extend our sincere sympathy, Bill&Marcie Frevert
Marcella Frevert
September 15, 2022 | Emmetsburg, IA
Neighbors in Eburg in early 70s. Worked w her @ hospital. Knew all her family. Very kind
J Hoe Brown
September 12, 2022 | Ia City, IA | Friend
In Loving MemoryPhyllis E. HenkinsJanuary 28, 1922 - September 12, 2022VISITATIONFriday, September 16, 20224:00 - 7:00 P.M.Martin-Mattice Funeral HomeEmmetsburg, IowaMASS OF CHRISTIAN BURIALSaturday, September 17, 202211:30 A.M.Holy Family Catholic ChurchEmmetsburg, IowaCELEBRANTRev. Paul KellyINTERMENTSt. John's Catholic CemeteryEmmetsburg, Iowa
Phyllis E. Henkins, daughter of John S. and Rose E. (Bigger) Guinn, was born January 28, 1922 in Alpha, Iowa. She received her education at St. Mary’s Academy in Emmetsburg.
On February 11, 1940 Phyllis was united in marriage to Willard “Bill” Henkins in Pocahontas, Iowa. They were blessed with six children. Phyllis was employed at Mileham Produce for many years and then began working at the Palo Alto County Hospital. Phyllis worked as an In-Home Caregiver until she was 89 years old.
Phyllis was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church in Emmetsburg and the V.F.W. Ladies Auxiliary.
Phyllis passed away Monday, September 12, 2022 at the Emmetsburg Care Center, at the age of 100. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Theresa Baker; her husband, Willard “Bill”; two sons, Burt Henkins and Raymond Henkins; her parents, John and Rose Guinn; two grandsons, Burt Henkins, Jr. and Kent Clark; five brothers; and four sisters.
She is survived by her children, Marcella (John) Will of Junction City, Kansas, Bernadine (Gary) Clark of Emmetsburg, Iowa and Joe (Tricia) Henkins of Manhattan, Kansas; eighteen grandchildren; several great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren; brothers, John Guinn, Jr. of Mankato, Minnesota; sister, Ann Roberts of Grinnell, Iowa; as well as many other relatives and friends.Arrangements by Martin-Mattice Funeral Home
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