Roger Kennell

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Roger E. "Sparky" Kennell
Date Of Birth:08/26/1947
Date Of Death:12/17/2011
Service Date:Funeral service at 10:00 am on Wednesday, December 21, 2011 at Knapp-Johnson-Harris Funeral Home in Roanoke. Visitation on Tuesday evening from 4-7 pm at the funeral home.

 

Roger E. Kennell

 

Roanoke-

Roger E. "Sparky" Kennell, 64, of Roanoke, IL passed away at 3:56 pm on Saturday, December 17, 2011 at Proctor Hospital in Peoria, Illinois.

He was born on August 26, 1947 in Peoria, IL a son of John P. and LaVern Zoss Kennell. He married Ann Kemp on July 18, 1970 in Kalona, IA. He later married Kathy Richmond on July 19, 2008 in Nashua, IA. She survives.

 

Also surviving are two daughters, Victoria (Mark) Horton of Chenoa, IL; Lisa (Derek) Dully of Goodfield, IL; his mother LaVern Kennell of Roanoke, IL; one sister, Cheryl (Richard) Delagrange of Roanoke, IL; and three granddaughters, Alaina Dully, Sophia and Sydney Horton.

 

He was preceded in death by his father.

 

Roger worked as a farmer in the Roanoke area all of his life.

 

He attended Living Faith Fellowship Church in Metamora, IL.  Roger had a special place in his heart for his three granddaughters and loved spending time with them.  He had a love for horses and enjoyed going to shows and participating in parades with his horses.

 

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 am on Wednesday, December 21, 2011 at Knapp-Johnson-Harris Funeral Home in Roanoke, IL. Pastor Brett Woerner will officiate. Visitation will be held on Tuesday evening from 4-7 pm at the funeral home. Burial will be in the Roanoke Mennonite Cemetery.

 

Memorial contributions may be made to the Salem Children's Home in Flanagan, IL or Living Faith Fellowship Church. Online condolences may be sent to the family at

www.knappjohnsonharris.com.
  • From: Linda and Frank Kandel
    Location: Indianapolis, IN and Eureka, IL

    Dear friends, We mourn with you the loss of your husband, son, brother and grandfather and fondly remember his outgoing nature and energy. Our deepest sympathy and prayers during this most difficult time and the days ahead. May you rejoice in the legacy he leaves with you. God lift you up. Kandel's

  • From: The Clark's  
    Location:Roanoke

    Our sympathy goes out to all of you as you mourn the loss of Roger. I will always remember him from all the days I would spend out at the Kennell farm with Lisa. I have such fond memories of him and his horses and his love for those around him. The world has lost a great man, but he is now smiling from above.

  • From: Dave and Sandra Steffen
    Location:El Paso

    We were so sorry to hear about your loss. We pray that you will feel God's comfort through this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

  • From: Orlin & Clara Gingerich
    Location:Sarasota, FL

    Dear Family, My husband was a long-time friend with Roger. We found out he passed this morning. So sad to hear. We will miss his great sense of humor and his love for life! Our thoughts and prayers are with you! Love Clara & Orlin

  • From: Orlin & Clara Gingerich
    Location:Sarasota, FL

    Dear Family, My husband was a long-time friend with Roger. We found out he passed this morning. So sad to hear. We will miss his great sense of humor and his love for life! Our thoughts and prayers are with you! Love Clara & Orlin

  • From: Art & Luella Eigsti
    Location:Sarasota FL

    We send our sympathy to the family he was a part of our life for so many years! Gary and he were such good buddys when they were little just so hard to believe he is gone. He will be missed praying for you during this difficult time.

  • From: Karlita Sloter

    I extend my sympathy to all the family at this time.

  • From: Karlita Sloter
    Location:Congerville, Il

    I extend my sympathy to all the family at this time.

  • From: Cloyce and Nancy Nofziger
    Location:West Unity, OH, OH

    Our thoughts and prayers are with you as you mourn the loss of Roger. So sorry to hear of his passing.

  • From: Cloyce and Nancy Nofziger
    Location:West Unity, OH, OH

    Our thoughts and prayers are with you as you mourn the loss of Roger. So sorry to hear of his passing.

  • From: Michael Detweiler
    Location:Dawson, IL

    I am sorry to hear of the loss of Sparky, he was a fine man. He will be missed especially by his grandchildren I am sure. I grew up knowing him as Sparky and nothing else. I know my dad Jerry Detweiler enjoyed his life long friendship. I am sure they are now both reminiscing in heaven and I am sure giving each other a good ribbing too. Sincerely, Michael Detweiler

  • From: Olen % Ruth  Miller
    Location:Kokomo In

    We learned know Roger when He managed miller's trailer park.He was a hard worker He also enjoyed playing jokes on people.Roger was a fun person to be with.Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

  • From: Bob Grove
    Location:Indianapolis

    Dear LaVern and family. I am tremendously saddened by the news of Roger passing. He was truly a special friend to me, and I will miss him. My sympathies and prayers are with you during this difficult time.

  • From: randy lewis
    Location:Cresco iowa

    He was a great guy. From your friends at Featherlite Trailers! He will be missed, he always stopped by at the North American to say hi!

  • From: Jim  Vaughan
    Location:Forrest, IL

    Kathy, I am saddened to hear of Roger's passing. He will be missed at our trail rides and campfires. My thoughts and prayers are with you, the girls and the rest of Roger's family.

  • From: Charlene Metz
    Location:Melvin,IL

    Kathy, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.