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- (Research):Gospel Herald - Volume XLI, Number 135 - August 31, 1948 - pages 821, 823
Kennel. -- Jacob, son of the late Jacob* and Rosina (Kipfer) Kennel, was born in Waterloo Co., Ont., April 12, 1879; passed away in the Samaritan Hospital, Nampa, Idaho, July 6, 1948; aged 69 y. 2 m. 25 d. Death resulted from internal injuries received that day when he fell from a wagon and frightened horses dragged his body underneath a load of hay. He came to the United States at the age of nineteen. Early in youth he was baptized and became a member of the Mennonite Church, remaining a member until death. On Nov. 19, 1906, he was married to Elizabeth Saltzman at Shickley, Neb. They later resided in Michigan, Nebraska, and Colorado, and in 1936 moved to Nampa, Idaho. Surviving are his companion, 6 sons (Henry, Melba, Idaho; Melvin, Oakland, Calif.; Ezra, Lynwood, Calif.; Jess, Kuna, Idaho; and John and Ervin, Nampa, Idaho), 4 daughters (Elma - Mrs. Edmond Anderson; Ruth and Mary, of Nampa; and Katie - Mrs. Joe Kennel, Albany, Oreg.), one brother (John, Shickley, Nebr.), and 10 grandchildren. His parents, 2 brothers, and 5 sisters preceded him in death. Funeral services were held July 10 at the Nampa Mennonite Church in charge of E. S. Garber; assisted by D. A. Good and Robert Garber. Text: Ps. 90:12; 39:4. Burial was made in the Kohler Lawn Cemetery.
*Note - Should be Joseph - not Jacob.
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