Albert Henke

Funeral Mass for Albert C. Henke, 88, of Overland Park (formerly of Shawnee) was Monday, March 23, at St. Joseph Catholic Church.
Mr. Henke died March 19, 2009.
He was born on July 1, 1920 in Brunswick, Mo.
Albert proudly served during World War II as a tail gunner on a B-17 Flying Fortress in the Army Air Force 99th Bomb Group of the 15th Air Force in the Mediterranean Theater, flying missions out of North Africa and Italy from 1942-1945. During the war, Mr. Henke kept a diary of his 50 missions and wrote a book, “Adventures Under Fire,” which was published in 2007. He was employed at Western Auto Supply Company for a total of 60 years.
Survivors include his wife of 61 years, Mary (Haas) Henke; a son, Don (Kim) Henke; three daughters, Nancy Henke-Konopasek, Marsha (Pete) Cahill and Sharon (Paul) Cahill; five grandchildren; and a sister, Bonnie Brown.
The family suggests contributions to the Salvation Army or St. Joseph Catholic Church, sent in care of Amos Family Funeral Chapel, 10901 Johnson Drive, Shawnee, KS 66203.