Kenneth Earl Henes

COTTAGE GROVE– Pastor Kenneth E. Henes, age 64, of Cottage Grove, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, Jan. 31, 2015, at his home. He was born on Dec. 20, 1950, in Green Bay, the son of Alton/”Bud” and Zelpha (Woolever) Henes. Kenneth married Christine Ann Holmes on Dec. 22, 1973, in Buchanan, Mich. He was a graduate of Lincoln Christian University, in Lincoln, Ill. with a degree in Master of Divinity. Ken was a respected leader in the Christian Church, serving in many churches and Christian colleges throughout Indiana, Illinois, Oklahoma, Michigan, Ohio, and Wisconsin. He was presently serving as minister at Westwood Christian Church, Madison, and as executive director of WCMA, Inc., a Wisconsin church planting organization. Ken was an avid sports fan, enjoyed reading and studying scripture. He was a faithful servant to his Lord and a beloved mentor, friend, father, husband, son and brother. Ken is survived by his daughter, Nancy (Dave) Moore; sister, Karen Oxendine; twin sister, Connie (Doug) Baird; brother, Thomas (Angie) Henes; mother-in-law, Nancy L. Homes; siblings-in-law, Susan (Harry) Williams, Donald (Lorilie) Holmes; nieces and nephews, and many other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife on Dec. 10, 2013; and father-in-law, Donald G. Holmes. Funeral services will be held at WESTWOOD CHRISTIAN CHURCH, 5210 Odana Road, Madison, at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 7, 2015, with Pastor Lynn Laughlin presiding. Visitation will be held at the church from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 6, 2015, and also from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the service on Saturday. Memorials may be made to WCMA, Inc., or Africa Fire Mission. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com. Gunderson East Funeral & Cremation Care 5203 Monona Drive (608)221-5420