Death Comes Suddenly to Frank Henkenius
Was Employed by the Pennsylvania Railroad Company for Thirty Years
Frank Henkenius, sixty-three, died suddenly at 9 o'clock last night at his home at 435 East Jefferson street. Mr. Henkenius had been in failing health for several years, but had not been bedfast. Last night he walked to the kitchen of his home to get a drink of water and had just taken a chair in the living room with other members of his family when he was overcome by an attack of heart trouble. Death came within a few minutes.
Frank Henkenius was born in Fort Wayne April 21, 1854, the son of Frank and Ferdino Henkenius. He had always lived in this city. His wife survives with the following children: Cecelia Gallard, Mrs. Edith Grooms, of Fort Wayne, and Mrs. Zella Spillner, of Montpelier. One son is deceased. The following brothers and sisters also survive: George and Peter Henkenius and Mrs. Tina Keller, all of Fort Wayne. Mr. Henkenius was an employee of the Pennsylvania railroad company for thirty years and for a long time was station foreman. Funeral arrangements will be announced later.
