Kathy Henkel (Thirolf), 63, of St. Clair passed away Tuesday, November 3, 2020 in Washington.

Mrs. Henkel, daughter of Raymond Thirolf and wife Muriel (Dean) was born November 10, 1956 in St. Louis.

On July 11, 1975 she was united in marriage to Robert Henkel in St. Louis.

Kathy's special interests included loving on her children and grandchildren, weaving, crocheting, and sewing.  She ministered as a course commenter for Emmaus Correspondence Courses prison ministry and lady's book discussion group leader at her church.  Past leadership positions included Area Coordinator for MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) and Support Group Leader for Franklin County Christian Home Educators Fellowship.  She was a member of Believers Bible Chapel of Union Missouri.

Mrs. Henkel was preceded in death by her father, Raymond Thirolf.  She was also preceded by grandchildren unborn yet greatly loved and keenly missed.  She looked forward to a reunion with her father and these grandchildren in heaven.

She is survived by her husband, Robert "Bob" Henkel of St. Clair; ten children, Jennifer Henkel of St. Clair, Rachel Green of Union, Rebecca Farrar and husband John of Union, Amy Henkel of St. Clair, Emily Fletcher and husband Anthony of St. Louis, Chris Henkel of St. Louis, Nick Henkel of St. Louis, Sarah Jones of St. Clair, Megan Compton and husband Ben of Dubuque, IA and Karis Henkel of Chesterfield; one sister, Linda Smith and husband Dan of Lake Ozark; her mother, Muriel Thirolf of Lake Ozark; eleven grandchildren, Aubrey Fletcher, Andrea Fletcher, Nathaniel Fletcher, Malcolm Fletcher, Maya Green, Bentley Jones, Alaric Jones, Bristol Jones, Naomi Keckler, Kayden Farrar and Zaniyah Compton; other relatives and many friends.

In lieu of flowers memorial donations to Day Spring Bible Camp are preferred.