Marion E. Kennell

EUREKA - Marion E. Kennell, 80, formerly of Eureka, IL passed away on Sunday, May 14, 2017 at his home in Thompsonville, IL. Marion was born on January 8, 1937 in Woodford County to Peter and Sarah (Keller) Kennell. He married Barbara Miller on September 6, 1987. Surviving are his wife, Barbara Kennell of Thompsonville; son Michael Kennell of Creve Coeur; daughter Trina (Mike) Warren of Harrisburg; son Jayson Kennell of Forrest, IL; and grandchildren David Kennell, Amber Taylor, Katelyn Kennell, Brookelyn Kennell, and Dylan Kennell. He was preceded in death by his parents, three sisters, two brothers, and daughter Laura Kennell. Marion was a member of Pittsburg Freewill Baptist Church. He retired from the Farm Bureau Board and the Southern F.S. Board. He was the owner/operator of Kennell's Shoe Store in Eureka for many years. Marion enjoyed building Harvestores for A.O. Smith Harvestore. He also served as an EMT for Eureka Rescue Squad. He loved his farm, "Kennell's Farm," and spending time with his grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 am on Saturday, May 20, 2017 at Cazenovia Mennonite Church in Cazenovia, IL with Pastor Dennis Kennell officiating. Visitation will be held on Saturday from 9:00 am until time of his service at the church. Burial will follow at Roanoke Mennonite Cemetery in Eureka. Online condolences at www.masonfuneralhomescom.