Theresa Lynn Henkes, 48, of Guttenberg, Iowa formerly of Monona, Iowa died Monday, December 20, 2021 at Guttenberg Hospital in Guttenberg, Iowa. Theresa Lynn, known as “T” to family and friends, was born October 12, 1973 to James and Mary Lou (Huinker) Henkes in Postville, Iowa. She attended MFL Grade School and Garnavillo Public School.
While growing up on the family farm, she enjoyed pulling her wagon to pick up apples from the orchard and then tossing them to the pigs, tractor and combine rides, as well as 4-wheeler rides, if she could persuade one of her brothers to chauffeur her and the family dog Molly around.
Theresa enjoyed listening to Randy Travis while occasionally singing along with favorite white bear named Pammy at her side. In addition to making sure Pammy heard the songs, she would usually make sure it was loud enough for everyone else to enjoy as well.
Later in life Theresa moved to Imagine the Possibilities living center in Guttenberg Iowa where she received great care, but still visited her parents often.
Theresa also enjoyed Pepsi, chocolate cake, an occasional lunch at Lakeside Ballroom and the Stadium in Guttenberg, clipping coupons, and sorting greeting cards.
Surviving Theresa are her parents, James and Mary Lou Henkes of Monona, Iowa; her siblings, Sara (Michael) Harris of Bloomington, Illinois, Beth (Kurt) Leichty of Mt. Pleasant, Iowa, Andrew (Jessica) Henkes of Monona, Iowa, Jonathan Henkes of Dayton, Ohio, and Michael (Laura Chappell) Henkes of Monona, Iowa, and fifteen nieces and nephews, Emma, Ethan, Evan, Taylor, Kayla, Kaden, Morgan, Lizzie, Taylor, Ambryss, Emberly, Madalynn, Jenna, Pierce and Brooklynn.
Preceding Theresa in death were her paternal grandparents, Donald and Iva Henkes; maternal grandparents, Irvin and Stella “Sis” Huinker; and uncles, L’Dean Henkes and Richard Huinker.
Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11:00 am on Monday December 27, 2021 at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Monona, Iowa with Rev. Chris Podhajsky as the celebrant.
There will be a visitation from 9:00 am until time of mass at the church on Monday.
Burial will follow at St. Patrick Catholic Cemetery, Monona, Iowa.
Leonard-Grau Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Monona, Iowa is assisting the family with arrangements.