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Kenneth C. Sorensen

Birth	:	23 Apr 1926 Early, Sac County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	8 Jul 2015 Sioux City, Woodbury County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Odebolt Cemetery, Odebolt, Sac County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.2985992, -95.2469025
Description	:	Kenneth C. Sorensen April 23, 1926 - July 8, 2015 From: Odebolt, IA --- Kenneth C. Sorensen, age 89, of Odebolt, Iowa passed away on Wednesday, July 8, 2015, at Unity Point Health, St. Luke’s Hospital of Sioux City, Iowa. Memorial services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, July 11, 2015, at the Christensen – Van Houten Funeral Home of Odebolt, Iowa. The Pastor Bill Crawford will officiate. Inurnment will be held at the Odebolt Cemetery of Odebolt, Iowa with military rites conducted by the Roose Post No. 313 of the American Legion. Kenneth C. Sorensen was born on April 23, 1926, in... Read More	Kenneth C. Sorensen April 23, 1926 - July 8, 2015 From: Odebolt, IA --- Kenneth C. Sorensen, age 89, of Odebolt, Iowa passed away on Wednesday, July 8, 2015, at Unity Point Health, St. Luke’s Hospital of Sioux City, Iowa. Memorial services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, July 11, 2015, at the Christensen – Van Houten Funeral Home of Odebolt, Iowa. The Pastor Bill Crawford will officiate. Inurnment will be held at the Odebolt Cemetery of Odebolt, Iowa with military rites conducted by the Roose Post No. 313 of the American Legion. Kenneth C. Sorensen was born on April 23, 1926, in Early, Iowa to Herman and Pearl (Miller) Sorensen. Making his home on the farm with his parents and six brothers, Kenny attended rural country school in Early, Iowa. Kenny enlisted for selective service at the age of 16 in 1942 and in 1943 at the age of 17, Kenny started active duty with the U.S. Navy. He was stationed on the USS California Battle Ship during WWII. Kenny traveled the world on the USS California during the war. The ship came back to port on the East coast in the New Jersey area where Kenny met the love of his life Jackie Spence. Kenny and Jackie were united into marriage on July 20, 1946 in Gloucester City, New Jersey. Kenny had to return to sea and was honorably discharged from the U.S. Navy in 1947. After being discharged from the U.S. Navy, Kenny and Jackie moved to Odebolt, Iowa, where they made their home in town. Kenny and Jackie were blessed with a child, a son they named Scott. Kenny was a gifted carpenter, but started working outside of the home in 1961 for IBP in Denison, Iowa. Kenny left IBP in the winter of 1968 and became employed with the Iowa Department of Transportation. After 23 years of service he retired in 1991. Kenny was a faithful member of the Presbyterian church of Odebolt, Iowa. He was an active member of Roose Post No. 313 of the American Legion, a past city council member; member of the volunteer fire department for many years; Enjoyed tinkering around the house, gardening and yard work. Kenny enjoyed watching some sports. He will be remembered as a people person who would talk to anyone and was willing to lend a hand to others. This kind hearted, outgoing, family man will be missed dearly by his family and friends. Kenny is survived by his son, Scott and his wife Jackie (Bengford) Sorensen of Sioux City, Iowa; grandson, Chase Sorensen of O’Neill, Nebraska; granddaughter, Samantha Sorensen of Sioux City, Iowa; brothers, Donald (Diane) Sorensen of Providence, Rode Island; Herman Sorensen, Jr. of Odebolt, Iowa; and many nieces, nephews, family and friends. He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Jackie Sorensen; parents, Herman and Pearl (Miller) Sorensen; brothers: Herbert, LeRoy, Murl, and Pat.

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Kenneth C. Sorensen's memorial is located at: Odebolt Cemetery, Odebolt, Sac County, USA.
When did Kenneth C. Sorensen death?
Kenneth C. Sorensen death on 8 Jul 2015 in Sioux City, Woodbury County, Iowa, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Kenneth C. Sorensen's memorial?
Latitude: 42.2985992
Longitude: -95.2469025

Family Members:

Parent

Herman E. Sorensen Sr.

(1903 - 1977)

Pearl Ethel Miller Sorensen

(1907 - 1971)

Spouse

Jacqueline “Jackie” Spence Sorensen

(1930 - 2014)

Siblings

LeRoy Albert Sorensen

(1927 - 1993)

Murl Everett Sorensen

(1932 - 2001)

Ellsworth D. “Pat” Sorensen

(1935 - 1979)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Odebolt Cemetery
Odebolt, Sac County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2985992, -95.2469025

2. Saint Martins Catholic Cemetery
Odebolt, Sac County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2985573, -95.2481842

3. Richland Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.3544006, -95.2238998

4. Hayes Township Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.2943993, -95.3427963

5. Salem Reform Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.3555984, -95.1866989

6. Tom Marks Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.2537000, -95.1605000

7. Clinton Township Cemetery
Sac County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3330600, -95.1475000

8. Linton Cemetery
Sac County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3330994, -95.1474991

9. Bethel Cemetery
Kiron, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2192001, -95.3043976

10. Emmanuel Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.3993988, -95.2063980

11. Saint John Lutheran Church Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.1780000, -95.2650000

12. Wall Lake Cemetery
Wall Lake, Sac County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2757988, -95.0805969

13. Kiron Cemetery
Kiron, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1817017, -95.3133011

14. Hayes Chapel Cemetery
Ida Grove, Ida County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2723897, -95.4215386

15. South Wall Lake Cemetery
Wall Lake, Sac County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2318993, -95.0911026

16. Cook Center Cemetery
Schaller, Sac County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4432983, -95.2649994

17. Protestant Union Cemetery
Early, Sac County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4294014, -95.1483002

18. Ida Grove Cemetery
Ida Grove, Ida County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3560982, -95.4516983

19. Sac County Farm Cemetery
Early, Sac County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4295560, -95.1175190

20. Grant Township Cemetery
Ida Grove, Ida County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2242012, -95.4569016

21. Ferguson Cemetery
Lake View, Sac County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3142014, -95.0132980

22. Immanuel Presbyterian Cemetery
Carnarvon, Sac County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2392006, -95.0224991

23. Early Union Cemetery
Early, Sac County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4578018, -95.1425018

24. Lehfeldt Cemetery
Kiron, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1458170, -95.3724972