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Kenneth Harnacke Obituary
New Holland, IL—Kenneth Wayne "Kenny" Harnacke, 65, of New Holland, passed away June 10, 2019 at Memorial Medical Center.
Visitation will be from 11 AM until 1 PM Saturday, June 15, 2019 at Holland Barry & Bennett Funeral Home. Funeral services will follow at 1 PM with Pastor Steve Blaum officiating. Burial will follow in Richmond Grove Cemetery, New Holland.
Kenny was born February 17, 1954 in Lincoln, IL., the son of Harold and Wilma (Towles) Harnacke. He married Carla Biedenharn on September 29, 1974 in Mason City, IL. He was a member of the First Cumberland Presbyterian Church, Lincoln. He was the owner of Harnacke Buildings and was a talented carpenter. He also enjoyed woodworking and had his own craft shop, the Country Peddler. He was a proud member of the Antique Tractor and Small Engine Club. Kenny was the organizer and host of the July Tractor Drive and the Memorial Tractor Show. He was also the organizer of the New Holland Christmas Parade. He enjoyed tractor shows, collecting tractors, and spoiling his grandson and grand dogs.
Surviving are his wife Carla Harnacke of New Holland, IL.; daughters Melanie Harnacke of Romeoville, IL. and Amanda (David) Grey of Atlanta, IL.; grandson Ryne Grey also of Atlanta, IL.; sister Ladonna (Earl) Gass of Emden, IL., brothers Alan (Linda) Harnacke of Elkhorn, WI. and Quint (Linda) Harnacke of New Holland, IL.; several nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends also survive.
He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother Jerry Harnacke.
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June 13, 2019
Our condolences to Carla and to Kenny's daughters Melanie and Amanda. We are sorry to see a nice guy like Ken pass at an early age. The Village of New Holland will miss him and all the volunteer work he did for the village. He was such a congenial and happy person to be around. May God bless your family in this time of sorrow. Judy and Russell Funderburg
June 13, 2019
My deepest condolences to the family and friends of Kenneth Wayne Harnacke. Take as much time as you need to cope with your grief and always look to God, who loves us, for "everlasting comfort". (2 Thessalonians 2:16, 17)
Jack Albert
June 13, 2019
God Bless you Sir I am proud to have called you my friend going to miss seeing you around & your taste in music could bring a joyful tear to my eyes everytime see you on the other side.
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