Virginia Henthorn

Wednesday, April 13, 2016

Virginia M. Henthorn

Nov. 14, 1926 - April 13, 2016

McCOOK,Neb. -- Virginia M. Henthorn, age 89, passed away Wednesday, April 13, 2016, at her home at Brookdale McCook.

She was born in Phillips, Neb., on Nov. 14, 1926, to Henry F. and Emy A. (Larsson) Sandberg. She graduated from Aurora High School in 1944.

Virginia married Robert W. Henthorn in Aurora, Neb., on Jan. 23, 1949. To this union three children were born.

She worked at the McCook Daily Gazette, DeGroffs and Recollections.

Virginia enjoyed fishing, playing cards in card clubs, baking and bird watching. She and Bob enjoyed making trips to Las Vegas to gamble with Bob and Deb. She especially loved spending time with her grandchildren.

Survivors include sons, Robert E. Henthorn and wife, Debra of Culbertson, Roger A. Henthorn and wife, Linda of McCook and daughter, Wendy Boukal and husband, Bob of Omaha; brother, Keath Sandberg and wife, Doris of Holdrege; grandchildren, Kris Boukal and wife, Laura, Craig Boukal and special friend, Lindsey, Alissa Boukal, Drew Henthorn and wife, Jenna, Shelby Henthorn and fiancé, Sam Fischer; and great-grandchildren, Miles Henthorn and Morgan Vacanti.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Robert, on Nov. 10, 2009; sisters, Dorothy (Cecil) Howland and Violet (Ellsworth) Danhauer.

Private family visitation will be held.

Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. on Monday, April 18, 2016, at First Congregational Church with Pastor Steve Bales officiating. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery.

Memorials may be given in her name.

Friends may send condolences online at www.carpenterbreland.com.

Carpenter Breland Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.