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Francis Nicholas Kenkel

Birth	:	29 Sep 1920 Defiance, Shelby County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	7 Jul 2020 Manilla, Crawford County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Cemetery, Defiance, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.8269005, -95.3450012
Description	:	FRANCIS NICHOLAS KENKEL, 99, of Manilla (Formerly of Defiance) KJAN Radio - Atlantic, Iowa - OBITUARIES - July 8th, 2020 FRANCIS NICHOLAS KENKEL, 99, of Manilla (Formerly of Defiance), died Tuesday, July 7th, at the Manilla Manor. A Family, Mass of Christian Burial for FRANCIS KENKEL will be held 11-a.m. Friday, July 10th, at St. Peter’s Church in Defiance. Pauley-Jones Funeral Home in Harlan has the arrangements. A public visitation will be held at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Defiance, on Thursday, July 9th, from 5-until 8-p.m. FRANCIS NICHOLAS KENKEL is survived by: His sons -Jim... Read More	FRANCIS NICHOLAS KENKEL, 99, of Manilla (Formerly of Defiance) KJAN Radio - Atlantic, Iowa - OBITUARIES - July 8th, 2020 FRANCIS NICHOLAS KENKEL, 99, of Manilla (Formerly of Defiance), died Tuesday, July 7th, at the Manilla Manor. A Family, Mass of Christian Burial for FRANCIS KENKEL will be held 11-a.m. Friday, July 10th, at St. Peter’s Church in Defiance. Pauley-Jones Funeral Home in Harlan has the arrangements. A public visitation will be held at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Defiance, on Thursday, July 9th, from 5-until 8-p.m. FRANCIS NICHOLAS KENKEL is survived by: His sons -Jim (Pam) Kenkel, of Woodward; Gene Kenkel, and Alan (Jo) Kenkel, all of Defiance; Mike (Jean) Kenkel, of Council Bluffs; Pat (Christina) Kenkel, of Knoxville, TN; and Kevin (Diane) Kenkel, of Mitchell, SD. His brothers – Robert (Bernice) Kenkel, of Scottsdale, AZ., and Nick and MaryAnn Kenkel of Lakeville, IN. His sisters – Helen Juelsgard, of Walnut; Mildred Anderson, and Eileen Rossi, both of Milwaukee, WI; Alice Buman, of Harlan; Madonna (Clarence) Neppl, of Salida, CO; and Mary Pat (Walt) Sweetman, of Highland Ranch, CO; 18 grandchildren, 25 great grandchildren, his sisters-in-law, other relatives and friends. - - - - - - - - - - Pauley Jones Funeral Home - Harlan, Iowa Francis Nicholas Kenkel September 29, 1920 - July 7, 2020 Visitation JUL 9. 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM St. Peter's Catholic Church 501 5th Defiance, IA 51527 Service JUL 10. 11:00 AM ( St. Peter's Catholic Church 501 5th Defiance, IA 51527 Francis was born September 29, 1929 to Nicholas and Mary Eckerman Kenkel of Defiance, Iowa. Francis passed away on July 7, 2020 having attained the age of 99 years, 9 months, and 8 days. Francis stayed close to home in the Defiance area. In 1950 Francis married MaryAnn Buman and they settled north of Defiance on a farm and raised six boys. Francis and MaryAnn moved to Defiance in 1983. Francis retired from farming at the age of 70. Francis and MaryAnn enjoyed wintertime in Sun City West, Arizona and returning to Iowa in the Spring. Francis was active in many agricultural organizations that he enjoyed. Francis served as a member of Harlan Community School Board, and the State Board of Education. Francis was a member of St. Peter’s Parish in Defiance and involved in the Knights of Columbus in Arizona and Defiance. Francis’s new passion became woodworking. He enjoyed making and discovering new ways of using wood. Many hours were spent constructing his Cathedrals which he took great pride in building. Francis was the oldest of ten children. He was preceded in death by his parents Nicholas and Mary Kenkel, his wife MaryAnn of 66 years, and one brother Clarence (Joe), brothers-in-law, Glen Juelsgard, Jim Anderson, Bud Rossi, Lud Buman, Don Buman, and Ray Buman. Francis is survived by six sons Jim and Pam of Woodward; Gene of Defiance; Alan and Jo of Defiance; Mike and Jean of Council Bluffs; Pat and Christina of Knoxville, TN; and Kevin and Diance of Mitchell, SD. Francis has 18 grandchildren and 25 great grandchildren. Francis’s siblings include; Helen Juelsgard of Walnut; Mildred Anderson of Milwaukee, WI; Eileen Rossi of Milwaukee, WI; Alice Buman of Harlan; Madonna and Clarence Neppl of Salida, CO; Robert and Bernice Kenkel of Scottdale, AZ; Mary Pat and Walt Sweetman of Highland Ranch, CO; Nick and MaryAnn Kenkel of Lakeville, IN; sisters-in-law Della Kenkel of Johnston; Marian Buman of Harlan; Alice Bontz of Council Bluffs, and Clarice Buman of Harlan. Also brother-in-law and sister-in-law Dr. Ken and Norene Pavlik of Verdigre, NE. He will also be missed by many nieces, nephews, and friends. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * from "1882~1982 Defiance (Iowa) Century Review" FRANCIS KENKEL Francis N. was born September 29, 1920. He is the son of Nicholas, born in Westphalia Township December 8, 1889, and Mary Eckermann, born five miles north of Harlan February 18, 1892. His sisters and brothers are: Helen Juelsgaard, Clarence, Mildred Anderson, Eileen Rossi, Alice Human, Madonna Neppl, Robert, Mary Pat Sweetman and Nick Jr. Nicholas Kenkel came to Defiance in 1916 and Francis' mother, Mary, lived with her brother, L.J. Eckermann, for several years prior to their marriage on November 27, 1919. Francis married Mary Ann Buman August 1, 1950 at St. Michael's Church in Harlan. Mary Ann was born December 29, 1923, the daughter of William, born June 7, 1892, and Sidonia Book Human, born June 30, 1899 at Harlan. Her brothers and sisters are: Alice Bontz, Ludwig, Donald, Raymond and Norene Pavlik. Francis graduated in 1939 from St. Paul's High School, Defiance. He is a farmer, raising livestock and crops. Mary Ann is a graduate of Duchesne College, Omaha, received her B.A. degree, completed an additional summer at UCLA, and taught school four years prior to her marriage. They have six sons: James (May 26, 1951), a graduate of IWCC, married Cheryl Adams, has one child, Charisse. Gene (January 21, 1953), graduate of IWCC. Alan (February 17, 1955) attended Ellsworth College, Iowa Falls, and Iowa State University, married Joanne Friend, and has one child, Max Allen. Mike (March 27, 1957), graduate of IWCC. At this time these four sons are working with the family farm operations. Pat (December 22, 1960), student at Iowa State University. Kevin (November 28, 1962), student. at St. John's University at Collegeville, Minnesota. All six graduated from Harlan Community High School. Over the years the family has been involved in several organizations. The boys were 4~H members and Francis gave 20 years of leadership at the local and county level. He was a Soil Conservation Commissioner for six years and served as Assistant Commissioner for six years. He is a long time Farm Bureau member and served as president, vice president and treasurer for ten years. At St. Paul's Church he has served as trustee and Holy Name officer. He has been a member of Harlan Community School Board from 1967 to 1981. His cattle feeding program earned him the Cattleman of the Year Award in 1975. From 1967 to 1974 the family hosted nine Japanese farm trainees. Mary Ann served the Des Moines Diocese for the Catholic Women in several positions from 1969 to 1979, including president, 1971 to 1973. In 1975 she attended the U.N. Seminar as representative of the Diocesan Council. She has served as treasurer for St. Peter's Women's Council and served as CCD teacher since 1967. In scouting she was aden mother for three years for Defiance, Pack No.64, and served as committee member of Scout Troop 59 in Harlan where Alan, Pat and Kevin were members and earned their Eagle Awards in '73, '78, and '80. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * The Harlan Tribune 07/17/2000 Francis and Mary Ann Kenkel Celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary. DEFIANCE ~~ Francis and Mary Ann Kenkel of Defiance will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on Saturday, July 29 beginning with a 4 p.m. Mass at St. Peter's Catholic Church here. An open house in their honor will follow at 5 p.m. at St. Peter's Community Hall. Friends and relatives are invited to attend. The couple's children and spouses include James and Pam Kenkel, Denison; Gene and Carol Kenkel, Irwin; Alan and Jo Kenkel, Defiance; Mike and Jean Kenkel, Council Bluffs; Pat and Christina Kenkel, Elburn, IL; and Kevin and Diane Kenkel, Mitchell, SD. The Kenkels have 18 grandchildren. Francis Kenkel and Mary Ann Buman were married on August 1, 1950 at St. Michael's Catholic Church in Harlan. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

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Francis Nicholas Kenkel's memorial is located at: Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Cemetery, Defiance, Shelby County, USA.
When did Francis Nicholas Kenkel death?
Francis Nicholas Kenkel death on 7 Jul 2020 in Manilla, Crawford County, Iowa, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Francis Nicholas Kenkel's memorial?
Latitude: 41.8269005
Longitude: -95.3450012

Family Members:

Parent

Nicholas Kenkel

(1889 - 1988)

Marie Amelia Eckermann Kenkel

(1892 - 1951)

Spouse

Mary Ann Buman Kenkel

(1923 - 2016)

Siblings

Clarence Joseph Kenkel

(1925 - 2008)

Mary Patricia Kenkel Sweetman

(1937 - 2021)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Cemetery
Defiance, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8269005, -95.3450012

2. Union Township Cemetery
Defiance, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8269005, -95.3471985

3. Astor Cemetery
Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8636017, -95.2853012

4. Saint Joseph Cemetery
Earling, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7797012, -95.4207993

5. Buck Grove Cemetery
Buck Grove, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9067841, -95.3839722

6. Slates Cemetery
Kirkman, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7605000, -95.2521000

7. Gallands Grove RLDS Holcomb Cemetery
Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8342018, -95.4788971

8. Rose Hill Cemetery
Kirkman, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7317009, -95.2767029

9. Washington Township Cemetery
Buck Grove, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9354000, -95.3387000

10. Nishnabotna Cemetery
Manilla, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9086952, -95.2464447

11. Abel Galland Memorial Cemetery
Manteno, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8370000, -95.4932500

12. Saint Boniface Cemetery
Westphalia, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7219009, -95.3944016

13. Oak Hill Cemetery
Irwin, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7813988, -95.2074966

14. Mount Olivet Cemetery
Manilla, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8922005, -95.2200012

15. Doyle Cemetery
Earling, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8051000, -95.5087000

16. Saint Marys Cemetery
Panama, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7332993, -95.4811020

17. Crawford County Poor Farm Cemetery
Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9508216, -95.4308331

18. Butler Cemetery
Arion, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9364014, -95.4627991

19. Washington Township Cemetery
Panama, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7305984, -95.4867020

20. Manteno Cemetery
Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8343964, -95.5367355

21. Danway Cemetery
Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7296982, -95.1900024

22. Dow City Cemetery
Dow City, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9219017, -95.5119019

23. Harlan Cemetery
Harlan, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6594505, -95.3281403

24. Zion Lutheran Cemetery
Denison, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9958000, -95.3450012