Lyle Henriksen

Lyle Henriksen, 89 of Lenox, Iowa formerly of Corning, passed away peacefully at CHI Health Mercy Hospital in Corning on Thursday, July 4, 2024. A Graveside service will be held at the Oak Hill Cemetery in Corning on Friday, July 12, 2024 beginning at 11:30 AM. Fr. Dan Siepker will officiate. Pearson Family Funeral Service & Cremation Center is in charge of arrangements. The family will receive friends at the Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall following the graveside service. A light lunch will be served. Memorial contributions may be directed to the family, to be determined at a later date. Memories and condolences can be shared online at www.pearsonfuneralhomes.com.

Lyle Andrew Henriksen was born in Audubon, Iowa on December 19, 1934, the son of John Gilbert and Laura Herminna (Christensen) Henriksen. Lyle was raised and educated in Audubon, graduating from Audubon High School with the Class of 1954. Immediately following graduation, Lyle joined the Iowa National Guard and served until 1960. He also worked in Harlan, delivering dairy products to area residents. During this time, he married Evelyn Frances Larsen in Harlan, Iowa on June 16, 1956. Three children were born to bless this union: Mary, Mark and Marvin.

In 1958, the family moved south of Greenfield where Lyle farmed with his father and brother. It was during this time Lyle discovered his true passion in farming. In 1967, Lyle purchased a farm in Adams County and Lyle farmed his entire adult life, raising crops of soybeans, corn, hay and oats. He also raised livestock including stock cattle, sheep, hogs and even milk cows. Spending time on the farm with his grandkids was something Lyle enjoyed and when he no longer farmed, loved to go camping. He also drove a school bus for the Corning Public Schools for 17 years.

Lyle was preceded in death by his wife, Evelyn in 2021; his parents; 2 brothers: Virgil and Gaylord Henriksen; 2 brothers-in-law: Cliff Olsen and Willis Stone; and a sister-in-law, Betty Henriksen. Lyle is survived by his 3 children: Mary (husband Brian) Kannas, Mark Henriksen and Marvin (wife TJ) Henriksen all of Corning, Iowa; 5 grandchildren: Justin (Melissa) Henriksen of Winterset, Iowa; Erin (Jay) Thomas of Omaha, Nebraska; Michael (Brandie) Kannas of Emerson, Iowa; Cole Henriksen of Corning, Iowa and Chase Henriksen also of Corning; 5 great-grandchildren: Natalie, Delaney, Jaxon, Allie and Levi. Lyle is also survived by his twin sister, Lois Olsen of Creston, Iowa; his sister, Donna Stone of Kent, Washington; sister-in-law, Mary Henriksen of Creston, Iowa; and by several nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.