Sister Dorothy Henscheid

1930 - 2023

Sister Dorothy Henscheid

Nov. 16, 1930 - Oct. 31, 2023

LEAVENWORTH, KS - Sister Dorothy Henscheid passed away peacefully at 10:31 p.m., October 31, 2023 at the age of 92.

A Sister of Charity of Leavenworth for 72 years, she entered religious life on August 21, 1951, and took the name Sister Mary Lois when she received her habit. She later returned to her baptismal name.

Born in Rupert, Idaho, Sister Dorothy was the eldest of the seven children of William J. and Mary K. (née Bott) Henscheid.

Sister Dorothy taught at the elementary and high school levels for many years in Kansas, Montana, Missouri, and California. She also taught at Saint Mary College, worked in Pastoral Ministry, and eventually became Assistant Director of the Mother House Campus and then the Director of Campus. She then earned degrees from Saint Mary College and Humboldt State University, with additional studies at Carroll College, Madonna College, Denver University, the University of Indiana, and the University of Notre Dame.

Preceding Sister Dorothy in death were her parents; sisters, Angeline King and Mary Borrowman; and brother, Leo Joseph Henscheid. Survivors include her sisters, Sister Kathleen Marie Henscheid, SCL, Debora (Richard) Povlsen, and Katherine (Gary) Maxson; nieces and nephews; and the SCL Community.

Due to health concerns, only Sisters of Charity of Leavenworth and immediate family will be present for the vigil and funeral, were held on Nov. 14 and Nov. 15, 2023. Interment will be in Mount Olivet Cemetery, Mother House grounds.

Memorial contributions can be made to the Sisters of Charity of Leavenworth, 4200 S. 4th St., Leavenworth, KS 66048.