Doris E. Henke

Doris E. Henke, 73, of Kingsley, passed away peacefully at her residence on Wednesday, September 17, 2014, where she was called home to live eternally in the loving arms of her Lord and Savior.

Born in Highland Park, N.J., she was the daughter of the late Alexander and Jeanette Strack Stefanik.

Doris lived a life that was full and beautiful; even when life was full of grief or discouraging circumstances, she was able to go on and hold on to the promises of God.

In 1957, she was in a tragic car accident at age 16 and as a result was a paraplegic for the rest of her life. Despite her limitations she got married, and raised three beautiful sons alongside her husband, Raymond.

She always had an optimistic outlook on life and a smile to go with it. She loved being a mother and grandmother and taking care of her home. Doris was content to be home and enjoyed her life. Doris was well known for her kind words and compassion.

Doris was a devout Christian who loved God and her family above all else. She was a member of the Elkdale Baptist Church in West Clifford. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother who always attended her grandchildren's events in school or at church. Her grandchildren were her pride and joy.

She is survived by her husband, Raymond W. Henke, who was blessed with 51 years of marriage; three sons, Scott Henke and wife, Renee, Troy Henke and wife, Imelda, Jason Henke and wife Christine; six grandchildren, Alexander and Olivia, Tyler and Ryan, Tiffani and Troy J. Henke, Jr.

The funeral service was held Saturday, September 20, 2014 from the Elkdale Baptist Church, 45 State Route 2014, Clifford Township, with Rev. Frank Bissol, pastor, officiating. Interment, Valley View Memorial Park, Scott Township.

Friends called Friday evening at Shifler-Parise Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 18 Airport Road, Clifford, and Saturday prior to the service at the church.

To share condolence and photos with the family, visit Doris's book of everlasting memories at www.parisefuneralhome.com