Kathryn Henik
October 10, 1937 ~ December 29, 2020
Kathryn Ann Henik, 83, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 29, 2020, at the Solon Nursing Care Center. Private Funeral Mass: 11 a.m. Tuesday, January 5, 2021, at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Mount Vernon, by Reverend Andrew Awotwe-Mensah, followed by a Private Burial at St. John the Baptist Cemetery, Lisbon. Arrangements are with Stewart Baxter Funeral & Memorial Services, Mount Vernon.
Friends and extended family are invited to watch the Mass via livestream. Please find the livestream link on Kathryn's tribute wall and share your support and memories with her family at www.stewartbaxter.com under obituaries. A Celebration of Kathryn's Life will also take place next year when it is safe to do so.
She was born on October 10, 1937, to John and Marie Cilek and grew up on the family farm near Solon. Kathryn graduated from Solon Community School District in 1956. She was united in marriage to Roland Henik on March 4, 1957, and set up residence on a family farm in Mt. Vernon. Kathryn worked alongside her husband Roland in taking care of the animals and working long hours to bring in the harvest each Fall. She loved living on the farm. Each Spring, she planted and nurtured a beautiful flower garden and loved sharing its beauty with many visitors. She was also known for her Kolache baking skills and was especially proud of her Czech heritage. Kathryn passed on her passion for animals (especially horses), flowers, music, and painting to her grandchildren. Kathryn was a lifetime member of the Women's Franklin Township Friendship Club, an active parishioner of the Saint John the Baptist Catholic Church, a member of the Solon Garden Club, and past board member of the Saints Peter and Paul Historical Society.
Kathryn is survived by her husband Roland Henik of Mount Vernon; son, John (Janice) Henik of Mount Vernon; daughter, Mary Ellen (Robert) Haesemeyer of Washington Crossing, Pennsylvania; grandchildren Joshua (Katlyn) Henik of Mount Vernon, Kara (Joshua) Gosiak of Marion, William Haesemeyer of Washington Crossing, Pennsylvania, and Katherine Haesemeyer of Washington Crossing, Pennsylvania; and two great-granddaughters, Natalie and Josephine Henik.
She was preceded in death by her parents; brother, David Cilek; and sister, Ellen Stout.
Special thanks are given to the Solon Nursing Care Center and the Memory Care Unit for the love and care given to Kathryn during her time with them.
Memorials in Kathryn's memory will be given to the Saints Peter and Paul Historical Society.
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I have so many wonderful memories of Kathryn and hours spent on the farm with Mary Ellen’s family. There was always something delicious cooking in the oven. Her warm personality made anyone feel right at home. I like to think that I carry a little bit of that Henik farm life with me to this day. May she Rest In Peace. My deepest condolences, Kiki
Dear Roland, I was formerly married to your cousin Barb Nagel and I clearly remember being at your home or Slach family reunions and what a very kind and fun-loving person Kathryn was. I wish you peace. Lin Kemp, Cedar Rapids
American Legion Post 480 of Mt. Vernon wished to extend our sympathies to the Henik family, especially to her beloved husband and our long time post member, Roland. She will be greatly missed by family, friends and the community.
Roland and family, Our deepest sympathy to you and your family. Post 480 Mt. Vernon
Roland and family, I’m so very sorry for your loss. I always thought Kathryn was such a beautiful lady with a beautiful smile and personality to match. With sympathy, Annamae Baker
With love and prayers