Flossie J. Henschke

Obituary

Flossie Jane Henschke was born on April 28, 1924, in Grafton Township, Sibley County, Minnesota. She was the daughter of John and Mathilda (Scharmer) Ebent. Flossie was baptized as an infant on July 27, 1924, by Pastor Riedel, and was later confirmed in her faith as a youth on March 21, 1937, by Rev. I.E. Kottke at the Evangelical Church in Buffalo Lake, Minnesota. She received her education in Buffalo Lake, and was a graduate of the Buffalo Lake High School Class of 1943.

On June 20, 1947, Flossie was united in marriage to Virgil Henschke at Zion E.U.B. Church in Buffalo Lake by Pastor C. B. Frank. This marriage was blessed with three children, Diane, Denise, and Dean. Flossie and Virgil farmed south of Buffalo Lake until 1989, when Virgil suffered a stroke. In 1990, they moved from the farm into Buffalo Lake. They shared 51 years of marriage before the passing of Virgil in 1998.

Flossie was a member of Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church in Buffalo Lake and was active in the Martha Circle.
Flossie loved to go picnicking, fishing, bowling and traveling. She enjoyed gardening and working with her flowers. Flossie most of all loved spending time with her family, grandchildren and friends.

In 2016, Flossie moved from her home to the assisted living at the Buffalo Lake Healthcare Center, and several years later to the Nursing Home. She enjoyed her time there especially playing Bingo.

Flossie passed away on Tuesday, March 28, 2023, at the Buffalo Lake Healthcare Center in Buffalo Lake, at the age of 98 years and 11 months.

Blessed be her memory.

Flossie is survived by her:
Daughters, Diane Wald and her husband, Steven of Sedona, AZ,
Denise Hentges and her husband, William “Bill” of Andover, MN;
Grandchildren, Stephanie Ullman and her husband, Matt of Buckeye, AZ,
Katie Hentges of St. Paul, MN;
Great-grandchild, Matthias Ullman of Buckeye, AZ;
Special Niece, Sharyn Grams of Hector, MN;
Many nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends.

Flossie is preceded in death by her Parents, John and Mathilda Ebent; Husband, Virgil Henschke; Son Dean Henschke; Siblings, Sanferd Ebent, Wilferd Ebent, Myron Ebent, Bernice Henschke, Lorraine Buehler, LaVonne Ebent.

The family of Flossie would like to thank you for your thoughts, prayers, kindness at this time of sorrow. Heartfelt thanks go to the staff of Buffalo Lake Healthcare Center for the excellent care and love she received there over the years, and to Allina Hospice for their care and support in these recent times.