Evelyn Christine Henke, 92, of Hallettsville, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, May 22, 2021.  She was surrounded by her loving family, who prayed in thankfulness to God for the gift of her life.  She was a loving wife and wonderful Mother.  She was born April 11, 1929 in Hallettsville to Peter & Christina Belicek Kristek Sr.  She married Frank P. Henke November 10, 1948.  They were blessed with 67 years of marriage until his passing in 2016.  To this union seven children were born.

Evelyn was a homemaker, and she made the most beautiful & delicious bread, pies, and kolaches.   She worked alongside her husband in farming and ranching and sewed all the clothes for her five daughters and herself.  No household task was considered impossible.  She enjoyed traveling with her husband and children.  She had a strong faith that she shared with her family, and a special devotion to the Blessed Mother.

Evelyn is survived by:  her seven children, Michael Henke & wife Princess, Sharon Gaidusek & husband Raymond, Diana Starnes & husband Michael, Debra Technik & husband Bob, Judy Jalufka, Douglas Henke, and Joan Abbink & husband Greg; 12 grandchildren, two step-grandchildren, 24 great grandchildren, two step-great grandchildren; and numerous nieces & nephews.

Evelyn was preceded in death:  by her parents; five brothers, Herman, Pete Jr., Eddie, Jaro, and Joe; two sisters, Helen Etzler and Georgie Etzler; and sons-in-law, Dennis Smirak and Henry Jalufka.

The family of Evelyn Henke expresses their sincere gratitude to Regency Home Health and Hospice of South Texas for their compassionate care.  They would also like to thank all the family and friends for their presence, visits and prayers during this time.

Funeral Mass Service (All attendees are strongly encouraged to wear a mask): 11 am, Tuesday, May 25, 2021, at Queen of Peace Catholic Church of Sweet Home, TX. Visitation: 9 am, Tuesday at Church with the Rosary starting at 10:30 am. Pallbearers (Grandsons): Jason Henke, Ryan Henke, Aaron Henke, Stephen Gaidusek, Chad Smirak, Brian Jalufka and Eric Jalufka. Officiant: Rev.  Dominic Antwi-Boasiako. Memorials: Queen of Peace Catholic Church, or Hospice of South Texas. Burial: Queen of Peace Catholic Cemetery in Sweet Home, TX.