Obituaries & Condolences

Patricia M. Henkelman, 82, of Oxford died peacefully on Friday March 9, 2012 surrounded by her family. Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Wednesday March 14 at 10:30 am at St.Marys Catholic Church in Oxford, with Father Dunn officiating. Visitation will be on Tuesday March 13th from 3-7 pm with a rosary at 4:00 at the church. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be directed to Iowa City Hospice.
Patricia was born on March 16, 1929 to Joseph and Anna Krantz in Panama, Iowa. She was raised in Harlan, Iowa. She later met the love of her life, Harold, while they were working at The Bee Factory. They married in 1945, they moved to Oxford in 1959 where they raised their four children.
Patricia was a member of St.Mary’s Church in Oxford, Altar and Rosary Society, and The Blue Army. She also initiated the Living Rosary, and the supporter of Fatima Crusaders. Patricia was a wonderful baker and cook. She will always be remembered for her famous cinnamon rolls, cupcakes and pies.
Survivors include her daughters; Joanne Staton (Mitch Turner), of North Liberty, Therese Schebler (Joseph) of Oxford, sons; Nicholas Henkelman (Debbie Donaldson) of Hedgesville, WV, Stephen Henkelman (Gina) Oxford, and “just like a daughter” Patty Villhauer. Sisters; Elaine Jacobs of Northwood, IA, Annamae Kramer of Harlan, Cleopha Lawyer (Merle),Harlan,IA. Grandchildren; Scott and Chris Ellis, Danielle Waechter, Catie, Joseph and Michael (Erin) Henkelman,Lisa Cole, and Cris Bulten and Tonya Bulten, Amanda (Ted) Hill, and “just like grandchildren”; Amanda Lynn, Brett, and Megan Seelman. Great grandchildren; Sean and Grace Ellis and Averi Cole. Great great grandchildren; Jordan Ellis, and a baby great grandson on the way.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, brothers; Urban Walter and Vincent, sisters Ruth and Viola and her best friend Elaine Sedlacek.
The family would like to thank her health care team for her excellent care Dr.Halfdanarson “Thor”, Diane Van Ersvelde, Natalie, and her favorite home health care nurse, Linda Moeller, also Iowa City Hospice and Holden Cancer Center.
On line condolences and memories may be left for the family at www.lensingfuneral.com