In Memory Of
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Dorothy A. Henry
Wetmore, Kansas
04/15/1929 - 08/15/2019
Dorothy Agnes (Eisenbarth) Henry, 90, of Holton, formerly of Goff, passed away peacefully at The Pines, surrounded by her loving family on the Feast of the Assumption, August 15, 2019. Born April 15, 1929, Dorothy was the youngest of 7 children born to the unity of Henry and Agnes (Ross) Eisenbarth. She graduated from Corning High School in 1946.
On November 9, 1950 she married the love of her life, Donald Henry at St Patrick’s Catholic Church, Corning, Kansas.
She worked at Sage Grocery in Corning, Southwestern Bell Telephone Company in Topeka and a Laundromat in Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri while her husband Don was stationed in the US Army. In 1958 they bought a farm south of Goff, where they operated a Grade A dairy and were partners of Henry Brothers Farms and Henry Brothers Implement, Inc.
Dorothy enjoyed gardening, sewing, playing cards, cooking, baking, making rosaries and music. Most of all she enjoyed her family. She humbly donated gallons of blood to the American Red Cross until she was no longer able. She was a member of St. James Catholic Church and St. James Altar Society. She taught piano lessons for many years to numerous students, many of who she guided to play the organ at church at very young ages. She played the organ for endless weddings and funerals also. She often visited local nursing homes entertaining residents with her beautiful piano talent, it was touching to walk into The Pines to see her sitting at the piano entertaining her fellow residents until a few months before her death.
In 2014 She received the Prestigious Papal Blessing imparted by the Pope for 75 years of playing the organ for the Catholic Church.
Dorothy is survived by her children, Tim (Deb) Henry of Goff, Alice (Randy) Tanking of Wetmore, Marlene (Matt) Wagoner of Salina, Joan (Fred) Hirsch of Abilene, and Craig (Pam) Henry of Eaton Rapids, Michigan. Her brother Lou (Nadine) Eisenbarth of Topeka, 23 grandchildren, 29 great-grandchildren, many, many nieces and nephews.
Dorothy was preceded in death by her dear, husband of 62 years Don, her siblings Margaret Vondenkamp, Lawrence Sr., Cyril, Norbert, John, and a granddaughter, Katie Wagoner.
A Rosary will be held at 2:00pm on Sunday, August 18 at Lauer Funeral Home in Seneca and at 7:00pm at St. James Catholic Church, Wetmore. Mass of Christian Burial will be held Monday, August 19 at 10:30 am at St. James Catholic Church, Wetmore. Burial to follow in the Wetmore cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. James Catholic Church and other memorials to be designated later.
A Rosary will be held at 2:00pm on Sunday, August 18 at Lauer Funeral Home in Seneca and at 7:00pm at St. James Catholic Church, Wetmore.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held Monday, August 19 at 10:30 am at St. James Catholic Church, Wetmore. Burial to follow in the Wetmore cemetery.
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So sorry for your loss. Dorothy was such a sweet lady. She will be missed by many. My thoughts and prayers for all of the family.
Our deepest sympathy in the loss of a very unique lady who had so many talents, strong faith and love for her family. Such patience teaching piano lessons to my daughter and friends. Dode, knowing that you are home with the love of your life and other family members is comforting. Hugs and prayers to all of the family💖
My sweet Dorothy will be missed by so many. I loved visiting with her. She had such a beautiful spirit. God has truly gained an angel. See you in heaven .
So sorry for your loss, Marlene. Judy
Sincere condolences from the Christman family. You are all in my prayers.
Wilie
So sorry for your loss. Such a sweet lady, she will be miss by so many!
Marlene I’m sooo sorry for your loss!! Although I didn’t know your Mom I can tell by her obituary that she was a beautiful person inside and out!! Sending you and your family hugs and prayers. ❤️❤️
What a wonderful lady. Always smiling and happy, unless we gave her some reason to get upset. She was a true soldier for God. Leading by example, giving of herself, teaching his ways and living her life as he asked. Heaven has a wonderful addition. She is Home. Hugs to each of you from “Reed”.
Thoughts and prayers for all of the family. Dode was such a blessing to so many. I miss our times of practice for whatever music we were needed to do. Blessings to all.
Dode was a wonderful lady. I loved listening to her play the organ when I was still around Wetmore. She will be missed by many. You all have My Deepest Sympathy. May God Bless You All.
Thoughts and prayers for all of the family. Dode was such a sweet wonderful lady.
Sincere condolences to all the Henry family. Many times thru the years I think of Dode playing the organ for our wedding 45 yrs ago. She was always such a pleasant and caring person.
Thoughts and deepest sympathy to all of Dode’s family. She was such a sweet sincere caring person.
Done was a wonderful lady. I remember some very meaningful conversations with her. You have my sympathy.may she Rest In Peace.
Sorry for your loss. You all are in my thoughts and prayers.