Kathleen Henke, 75, of East Alton passed away Wednesday, December 16, 2020 at Alton Memorial Hospital. She was born April 29, 1945 in Woodlawn, TX to Roy and Gladys (Hortman) Thomas. Kathy worked at Rosewood Chiropractic Clinic under Dr. Sam Brinkley and Dr. Blair Alden.  In her free time she enjoyed sewing. Cooking, playing cards and flower gardening.  She loved spending time with her grandchildren.

She is survived by two sons, Kevin (Debra) Weeks of Grafton and Tommy Furlow of Godfrey; daughter, Angela Furlow of East Alton; stepdaughter, Vickie Hopkins of Hartford, four grandchildren, Tom Redmond, Whitney Weeks, Kayla Barczewski and Katelyn Furlow; step grandchild, Hayle Hopkins; seven great grandchildren, Mason, Harper, Brooke, Haddie, Jordan, Karter and Josee with an eighth, Barrett expected in June and a sister, Barbara Ringler of Tx.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Victor Henke and four brothers, Johnny, Jimmy, Melvin, Leroy and Don Thomas.

Cremation services entrusted to Paynic Home for Funerals in Rosewood Heights.  The family will hold a memorial service at a later date.  Online guestbook available at www.paynicfh.com.