Report: Ex-Des Plaines Alderman Mark Henkes Dies
The Journal and Topics newspaper reported that former Des Plaines alderman Mark Henkes died Sunday.
A former Des Plaines alderman who also was a track star at Maine West High School died Sunday at the age of 60, the Journal and Topics newspaper reported.
Mark Henkes, 61, was a sprinter at Maine West in the 1960s and served for several years as third ward alderman, the newspaper reported. He died of complications from diabetes.
Phil Heller
6:28 pm on Tuesday, January 8, 2013
My condolences to the Henkes family. I believe I worked with Mark at the Des Plaines Publishing Company ( Suburban Times) in the early 1970's. I have a book that I think he wrote " Des Plaines: A History". He was a nice person.
Phil Heller
9:32 pm on Tuesday, January 8, 2013
Reading his book tonight. Very thorough account of the area from 1830's up to 1970's.
Becky Henkes
10:09 pm on Tuesday, January 8, 2013
Yes my brother, Mark, did write the history book in 1975. He really enjoyed talking with the old timers and learning about Des Plaines
Karla Jacobson
10:10 am on Wednesday, January 9, 2013
I knew Mark from High School. Great guy - I'm sure he will be missed. My condolences to the family.