Dorothy J. Henaman, 83, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away Friday, Oct. 17, 2014, at St. Mark’s Lutheran Home.

Dorothy Jean Mork was born Aug. 9, 1931, in Austin to John and Etta (Andrews) Mork. After her graduation from Austin High School in 1949, Dorothy attended teacher’s training. She taught country school near Austin, and then taught in Rose Creek. On Oct. 24, 1958, Dorothy was married to Vernon Henaman in Mason City, Iowa. The couple raised six daughters and two sons. Dorothy attended the University of Wisconsin— Eau Claire, where she received her Bachelor’s Degree in education, and then continued working toward her Master’s Degree in education. She taught in Greenwood, Wisconsin, schools for many years, and mentored teaching students at Stout University.

Vern and Dorothy farmed for almost 36 years near Greenwood. Dorothy enjoyed her career as a teacher, which spanned more than 30 years. Her interests included horses and horseback riding, snowmobiling, gardening and raising flowers, canning/freezing/dehydrating vegetables, raising poodles, and making and selling porcelain dolls. She taught knitting and crocheting through the extension program. A very artistic person, Dorothy belonged to Clark County Homemakers, was a member of NFO, and was involved in multiple activities at the First Congregational Church. She loved to cook and entertain in her home. Dorothy lived in Wisconsin until 1994, when she returned to Austin to retire. Dorothy was a teacher in many ways, “encouraged each one’s potential – always saw the good in others.”

Survivors include six daughters: Rachel (Dave) Rogstad of Racine, Wisconsin, Clara Jane (Dennis) Zielinski of Wausau, Wisconsin, Betty Lou Hoff of Eau Claire, Wisconsin, Esther (Richard) Lobacz of Greenwood, Wisconsin, Joyce (Ron) Johnson of Augusta, Wisconsin, Janet (Steve) Halderman of Augusta, Wisconsin; two sons: James (Jeannie) Henaman of Wausau, Wisconsin, and Jon (Carla) Henaman of Spencer, Wisconsin; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; two sisters: Sylvia Moen of Austin, and Faith (Gerald) Horn of Loyal, Wisconsin; one brother, T.R. (Lou Evelyn) Mork of St. Joe Beach, Florida; several nieces and nephews; and other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Vernon in 2001; a sister, Delores Kirkwood and a brother, John Mork.

A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 25, 2014, at the St. Mark’s Lutheran Home Chapel, with Chaplain Elizabeth Endicott officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. Interment will be in Oakwood Cemetery at a later date. Memorials can be directed to the Mower County Humane Society, St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital, or to a recipient of donor’s choice. In accordance with Dorothy’s wishes, her body is being donated to the Mayo Clinic Anatomical Bequest Program. Services prearranged and performed by Worlein Funeral Home of Austin. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.worlein.com.