Marlene J. Henke, 81, avid curler became golf champ
September 21, 2023
Marlene Joyce Henke of Heritage Plantation died Aug. 29 at MacLeod Loris Hospital with her husband by her side. She was 81.
She was born March 5, 1942 in Wetaskiwin, Alberta, Canada, the daughter of Robert and Ann Schneck. She received all her education in public schools in that city.
Marlene was married for 64 years to Irvine Henke, who was employed in the banking industry for 39 years. That career took them to 12 locations from Western Canada to Montreal, Toronto, New York and Chicago. Throughout these many moves she became an expert at managing the various issues involved in resettling to houses in unfamiliar locations, then furnishing and decorating those homes while getting the children through schools in two countries.
Mrs. Henke frequently said she always loved being a mom. She was a great cook and always cared about family and friends.
In her early years, she was involved in various music activities and became a good pianist. She enjoyed ice skating and in the middle years became an avid curler. Upon retirement to South Carolina she learned to play golf and became proficient enough to win her club championship several times. She made a hole-in-one three times.
She enjoyed many travels with her husband. Her all-time favorite was probably Salzburg, Austria, a highlight of a trip to Germany.
In addition to her husband, she is survived by her sons, Warren Henke and Cameron Henke of Denver, Colo.; her sister, Karen Hill (Barry) of Kaslo, B.C.; her grandsons, Alexander Kost of Denver and Matthew Kost of Atlanta; and numerous extended family members.
Her daughter, Linda Kost, died before her.
Funeral and memorial services will be held privately.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Habitat for Humanity of Georgetown County or a charity of your choice.
