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KENNETH HARRETT Obituary
Born April 2, 1925, in Centerville, Iowa, he was the son of Audrey and Opal (Clark) Harrett.
Mr. Harrett attended Hinckley First United Methodist Church. Max was, for many years, a bricklayer, until his retirement. He enjoyed boating, fishing and tinkering around. Most of all, Max loved spending time with his granddaughter and great-granddaughter. He was a loving father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother and uncle who will be deeply missed by his family and friends.
He is survived by a daughter, Marcia Lynn Wielert of Prescott, Ariz.; a granddaughter, Haley (Ceneca) Wagner of Hinckley; a great-granddaughter, Raven Wagner of Hinckley; two sisters, Pauline (Harley) Klotz of Hinckley and Phyllis (Joe) Nation of DeKalb; and a brother-in-law, Ed Ellis of Aurora; as well as several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Audrey and Opal Harrett; a grandson; a daughter; an infant sister and a sister, Juanita Ellis; and a brother, Walter Harrett.
The graveside service will be held at 9 a.m. Thursday, May 29, at Greenwood Cemetery in Hinckley.
Arrangements are by Nelson Funeral Homes & Crematory; for information, call 815-286-3247.
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Joe & Melanie Herrmann
May 30, 2008
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well-lived.
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Meghan Figueroa
May 28, 2008
"Bompie" as I know him through haley was a great person. He loved haley more than words could express. Haley is a wonderful person because of her grandpa! I will love and miss Max
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