CARBONDALE, Ill. (WJPF) — Days after the unexpected death of his wife, Terri, Carbondale Mayor Mike Henry announced Friday he would be taking a leave of absence until further notice.
Councilwoman Carolin Harvey will become Mayor Pro Tempore and take over mayoral duties until Henry’s return to city hall.
A autopsy on the body of Theresa “Terri” Henry, 66, is scheduled for Friday. Carbondale Police say Mike Henry returned home from a city council meeting Tuesday night and found his wife dead. A cause of death has not been announced. Illinois State Police are handling the investigation.
