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Deborah Henson, Church Member With Generous Spirit, Dies at 56

2020-08-14T19:18:13+0000

In Ocala, Fla., she counseled couples, donated clothing and aided women who suffered from domestic violence. She died of the coronavirus.


Lou Henson, Final Four Coach With Two Schools, Dies at 88

2020-07-29T21:55:11+0000

A genial “old school” leader, he took New Mexico State and then Illinois deep into the N.C.A.A. tournament. In a 42-year career, he won close to 800 games.


Melford Henson, Construction Foreman, Dies at 65

2020-05-19T21:35:54+0000

Mr. Henson fell ill from the coronavirus only months before he was to be released from California’s prison system.


Jane Henson, a Partner in Creating the Muppets, Dies at 78

2013-04-04T02:28:48+0000

Mrs. Henson, the former wife of Jim Henson, was influential in the creation of the popular television puppet program.


Paid Notice: Deaths SELVERSTONE, ISABELLE SMOCK HENSON

2004-11-14T05:00:00+0000

SELVERSTONE -- Isabelle Smock Henson. 98, died November 4. Retired clinical social worker, NYC public schools; widow of Lt. Col. Henry Brumback Henson, and Dr. Jonas Selverstone. Survivors include daughter Nancy Henson Hey, of Potomac, MD; granddaughter Julie Dean Lillis, of Tarrytown, NY.


Paid Notice: Deaths HENSON, EDWARD P. SR.

2004-03-17T05:00:00+0000

HENSON--Edward P. Sr., 64, Former President of Jamaica Savings Bank FSB, of East Williston, LI, (formerly of Oceanside, LI) on March 15, 2004. Beloved husband of Juanita. Devoted father of Kirk, Colleen (Craig Trenchard), Edward Jr (Lynn), Kelly (Richard Evertz), Maritza (Obel Hernandez) and the late Vincent Lo Iacono. Also survived by 12 grandchildren and dear brother of six. Reposing Towers Funeral Home Inc, Long Beach & Foxhurst Roads, Oceanside Wednesday & Thursday 2-4, 7-9pm. Funeral Mass S ...


Maria Rosa Henson, 69, Dies; Victim of Japanese Brothels

1997-08-27T05:00:00+0000

Maria Rosa Henson, first of a growing number of Philippine women to break a long silence and announce that she had been systematically raped by Japanese soldiers during World War II, dies at age 69; photo (L)


Students Join Tribute to Jim Henson

1992-03-15T05:00:00+0000

HOW do you get to Avery Fisher Hall? In Armonk these days it helps to be a flutist or drummer, attend either the middle school or high school here and, of course, practice, practice, practice. About 20 such students, selected by Rick Jaeschke, director of music for the Byram Hills School District, will be on the Avery Fisher Hall stage in Lincoln Center on March 28, when the Little Orchestra Society presents a musical tribute to the late Jim Henson.


Henson Death Shows Danger of Pneumonia

1990-05-29T05:00:00+0000

LEAD: THE untimely death of Jim Henson, the creator of the Muppets, from pneumonia this month at the age of 53 may have shocked many Americans who believed that bacterial infections no longer could kill with such swiftness.


Henson Death Clouds Disney's Muppet Deal

1990-05-18T05:00:00+0000

LEAD: Jim Henson was involved in nearly every creative decision made in his multimillion-dollar Muppet empire. The chief executive of Henson Associates Inc. was a master puppeteer, storyteller and performer who was literally part of his product. As such, his death on Wednesday raises many questions about the future of his organization, which the Walt Disney Company agreed to buy last



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