Steven-Henke-Obituary

Steven Crane Henke

Oak Lawn, Illinois

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Steven Crane Henke, born August 24, 1950, died June 1, 2009 at his home. A lifelong resident of Chicago, Steve was a longtime Chicago Public School science teacher and head football coach, who retired from John F. Kennedy High School in 2005. Preceded in death by his parents,...

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Steven C. Henke, I still think of you and remember all the laughs, notes and kindness you provided. You had the most impact on the type of person I would grow up to be. I know it´s been 14 years since you left us but having you in my life was a blessing, having you at my wedding and meeting my kids was something I will always hold on to. You helped make me a better person and we´re there for me when life was bright and when it got dark. I remember caring for your mom as a patient in the...

Henke was the best.. He was always willing to listen and help me out the ditch I dug for myself...My heart goes out to the family and Henke will remain in mine....( I bet your're still doin the Booty Up in Heaven) {Insider}

Mr.Henke will be deeply missed, he was the greatest teacher of all time! I had him for Biology and I would often cut boring classes just to stop by and say Hi to him in the attendence office. He always looked out for our best interest as students. He was a great guy! He always made me laugh and smile. Even after graduation I would go visit him in the attendence office, just because he was my favorite teacher and was KENNEDYS G.O.A.T ( greatest of all time) He made an impact on pretty much the...

Mr.Henke tought me so mu as a student, football player and a kid and how to grow up.i had his class and he was my coach and always gave me a chance. i just wish i had one last chance to say good bye.he is a father figure to me and i know his presence will always be in all our hearts.i wish i had just one more joke from him right now to cheer me up.

Steve reminded me of John Candy. Fun, sweet, gentle, polite, and always interesting. Graduating from the 'kid's table' into the dining room w/ the adults at Grandma's house was a big moment for us cousins. I have nothing but wonderful memories of Steve when we were kids and as we grew up. He's now safely home at the Big Table. God Bless you Butch, Bonnie, & Family. Hugs, Dona

Steve was always good for interesting conversation and a lot of laughs. As a fellow teacher, I am sure his personality had a great influence on the many student who were fortunate enough to be in one of his classes. We will never know in this life all the many students whose lives were made better by him.

I didn't think you stopped by to say good bye on saturday the 23 at the range. You were just out shopping. We'll have to make a new lunch date and I hope it won't be soon. Now I wish we could have talked a lot longer. I'll miss you Steve-o.

Frank,
Pam and I send our condolences on your loss.

You were one of the greats Henke. All of us will miss you dearly. You tought me alot showed that you reallu cared about what we made of our lives. Thank you Henke you will always be in my thoughts and prayers. Love your Russian Princess.