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W. Henss Obituary
West Des Moines
W. Kenneth Henss, 83, passed away from heart failure on Monday, May 6, 2013, at Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines. Per his wishesKen's body was donated to Des Moines University. Memorial services will be held 10:30 a.m. Friday May 10, at Iles Funeral Homes-Westover Chapel.
Ken was born on a farm southwest of Wayland, IA to Lester and Roma Henss. He attended both elementary and high school in Wayland. Ken attended the American Institute of Business in Des Moines. He served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War. Ken was a small business manager, serving two for-profit businesses and two non-profit organizations. While in the Peace Corps he served as a business consultant for small businesses in Micronesia. Ken enjoyed square dancing as a member of the Merry Mixers.
In June, 1956 Ken married Shirley Irene Lundy and with her raised three wonderful children, who are Lynne Miller (Bob) of Osage Beach, MO., Jacki Bogolia (Michael) of Elmhurst, IL, and Tom (Mary) of Urbandale, IA. He has six grandsons, Scot, Christopher, Matthew, Joshua, Bryan, and Jacob, one granddaughter, Megan, two great-grandsons, Kaden and Kameron, two great-granddaughters, Alexandra (April 26, 1995) and Kenna (August 28, 2010 to January 11, 2011) and his sister Elizabeth "Betty" McNeeley. Shirley died in 1976.
In 1995 Ken married Mary Lou Langlinais. and with her acquired two stepsons, Curtis and Kevin (Michelle) Langlinais and one grandson Nate. Ken and Mary Lou have lived very happily in West Des Moines.
The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday at Westover Chapel. Memorial contributions may be sent to Bidwell Riverside Center, 1203 Hartford Ave., Des Moines, IA 50315. Online condolences will be welcomed at IlesCares.com.
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Frits and Meta Evenbly
May 9, 2013
Thinking of you and praying for the widow and children of Ken. For so long our neighbor. With comfort to all. Love, Frits and Meta.
May 8, 2013
Jackie, My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family as you grieve the loss of your Father. With love to you all, Joyce Meyer
B. Gardner
May 7, 2013
May the God of all comfort be with the Henss family during this difficult time. We all yearn for better conditions. How comforting to know that God's word the Bible speaks of a time when all sorrows will be gone and mankind will live in beautiful surroundings with nothing to fear. (Isaiah 65:17, 21-24)
May 7, 2013
My DEAR friend, Mary Lou...........I do not know what to say or how to really say it. Ken was such a gentleman's gentleman and I was so proud to know I was his friend! He always went out of his way to be caring and nice to me! You were such a great couple! Two of a kind! You are in my heart and prayers. Sincerely, Marilyn Rutherford
Linda Kline
May 7, 2013
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Jan Martin
May 7, 2013
Jacki, Michael, JB and Megan,
We are so sorry to hear of your dad's and grandfather's death. Please know our prayers are with you as you celebrate the life of this very special Iowan and how much he meant to all of you.
William C. & Dawn Henss
May 7, 2013
You have our deepest sympathy on Kenneth's passing. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you
May 7, 2013
Mary Lou and family, So sorry to hear of Ken's passing....He will be missed.
Harriett Buck, widow of Marvin Buck a Merry Mixer
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