Obituary of John Henes from the Marinette Eagle Star, January 15,1923.

    John Henes, one of Menominee's most prominent business men and esteemed citizens, past away at his residence, 1202 Main Street, shortly before 7 o'clock this morning after an illness of a little more than six months.  Mr. Henes died peacefully surrounded by the members of his family who had been summoned to his bedside a few hours before, after a turn had come in his condition that foretold that the end was approaching.  For six weeks Mr. Henes had been confined to his bed following a series of attacks of paralysis, the first of which was in May, 1922, on shipboard upon his return from a trip to Honolulu with Mrs. Henes, and son Alfred.

    Although the attack last May was very slight, a marked change in the health of Mr. Henes was noticeable after he returned from the Hawaiian Islands.  He entered the Presbyterian hospital in Chicago, where he was placed in charge of the country's most eminent specialists, but despite all that could be done by medical science he gradually declined.

    John Henes was born in Gammertingen, Hohenzollern, Germany on the 6th of January, 1852, and was a son of Euseblus and Uursula (Goeggel) Henes, both of whom were likewise natives of Gammertingen, where they continued to reside until 1884 when they came to America and joined their son John in Menominee, where they past the remainder of their lives.  They became the parents of three children, Anton of Seymour, Wisconsin; John, of this city; and daughter, Mary, now of Milwaukee.  Both of the parents were zealous members of the Catholic church.  John Henes was indebted to the excellent schools of his native land for his early educational discipline, and there also he learned in his youth the brewer's trade, under most effective conditions.  At the age of 19 years, in 1871, Mr. Henes came to America, as he felt assured of better opportunities for gaining success thru individual effort by making this important step.  He landed in New York city and thence came west to Wisconsin, a state to whose development his countrymen have contributed in most generous measure.

    He first located at Seymour, Outagamie county, Wisconsin, in which vicinity he was employed at farm work for a short interval, after which he went to the city of Milwaukee, where he followed the work of his trade until 1874.  He then came to Menominee, where he secured the position of brewmaster in the brewery of Adam Gauch.  In 1876 he became associated with his father-in-law, Jacob Leisen, in the purchase of the Gauch brewery and later they also purchased that conducted by George Harter.  Thereafter they conducted the firm name of Leisen & Henes until 1890, when the Leisen & Henes Brewing company was organized and duly incorporated under the laws of the state.

    Mr. Henes was one of Menominee's most sterling citizens.  He had done much in the way of advancing the city's best interests along industrial lines, as well as taking great pride in the commercial and general growth of the city.  He was largely interested in the erection of the fine Leisen & Henes business block, and by promoting other enterprises he has added materially to the progress and prosperity of the community.  His success is largely due to close application, keen discrimination and resolute purpose.  By the presentation of the John Henes Park to Menominee, Mr. Henes takes a place among the city's greatest benefactors.  His name will be remembered with love and veneration, and children of this generation and of generations yet to come will profit by his generosity and thoughtfulness.

    The death of John Henes marks the passing of one of the most prominent pioneer personages in the industrial development of the city of Menominee and vicinity.  He was identified with most of the big enterprises that have made Menominee the "Industrial City of Cloverland," and was always among the first to give his experience and money for the upbuilding of the community, during his residence here for nearly half a century.

    He was vice president of the First National bank, vice president of the Menominee River Sugar company, for years a member of the board of directors of the Menominee and Marinette Light and Traction Company, a director of the Michigan Electrochemical Company, a director of the Northern Hardware and Supply Company, was secretary and treasurer of the United Beverage Company, secretary and treasurer of the Albert Porth Company, one of the organizers and principle stockholders of the Henes Company, and for years was a member of the board of directors of the Lloyd Manufacturing Company.  Mr. Henes served for a number of years on the Marquette Branch Prison board, was a member of the Menominee Agricultural school board, and he also served the city of Menominee as a member of the common council and on the board of supervisors.     

    On the 29th of January, 1876, was solemnized the marriage of Mr. Henes to Miss Rosa Leisen, eldest daughter of that honored gentleman of Menominee, the late Jacob Leisen.  Mr. Henes is survived by his wife and five children:  Alfred A, Mrs. Emaline J. Caley, John E, Walter E, and Othmar H.

    The funeral will be held Wednesday morning, from the residence at 9:30, and from the Church of the Epiphany at 10:00 o'clock, the Rev. Father Neumair officiating.  Burial will be made in the family plot at Riverside.