Bernice Kenkel

Twin Lakes- Bernice C. Kenkel, 72, passed away Monday, November 14, 2016 at her home surrounded by family. Funeral services will be 11:00 am Thursday, November 17 at Saint Francis Catholic Church, Rockwell City with Fr. Dave Esquiliano and Fr. Brian Danner officiating the Mass of Christian Burial. Friends may call after 4:00 pm Wednesday, November 16 at the Palmer Swank Funeral Home in Rockwell City. A prayer service will begin at 7:00 pm Wednesday. Bernice is survived by her husband, Neil Kenkel; daughter, Michelle (Brian) Egemo of Badger, IA; son, Curtis (Mary) Kenkel of Eagan, MN; 5 grandchildren, Justin Hovey, Leah Hovey, Karlee Egemo, Isabel Kenkel, and Alison Kenkel; 2 great grandchildren, Khian Hovey and Jocelyn Walton; brother, Dick (Mavis) Sturm of Denver, CO; sister Barb (Bob) Byerink of Vail, IA; sister-in-law, Mary Sturm of Carroll, IA and brother-in-law, Gary (JoAnn) Kenkel of Harlan, IA; many nieces, nephews, and aunts. She was preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Elizabeth (Loew) Sturm; brother, Don Sturm; and nephew, Brian Byerink. Bernice C. Sturm was born March 9, 1944 at Fort Benning, Georgia and graduated from Carroll Kuemper High School in 1962. She was united in marriage to Neil Kenkel on September 29, 1962 at Earling. They lived in Harlan for 15 years, Humboldt for 20 years, and moved to Twin Lakes in 1999. Bernice was employed at the Humboldt County Public Health Office. She was a member of Saint Francis Catholic Church and the Rosary Society. Memorials may be left for family discretion.