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Edward Kendall Obituary
Edward "Leon" Kendall, 96, of New Palestine, passed away on Monday, January 5, 2026, at his home.
He was born on January 3, 1930, in Shelbyville, the son of Dillard W. and Anna Irene (Yarling) Kendall. On June 12, 1949, he married Rosellen Gregory, and she preceded him in death on February 28, 2024.
Leon is survived by his daughters, Judy Cook of Rotunda West, Florida, and Deborah Cannon of New Palestine; grandchildren, Eric and wife, Sarah, Ryan, Tyler, Jennfer, and John and wife, Hollie; and great-grandchildren, Douglas and Gavin.
In addition to Rosellen, Leon was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Donald Kendall; sister, Martha Drake; sons-in-law, Ronald Cook and Larry Cannon.
Leon graduated from Flat Rock High School in 1948.
He was a member of Indian Creek Christian Church.
In 1987, Leon retired from Cummins Engine Company in Columbus, with 31 years of service.
He enjoyed going fishing and gardening.
Visitation will be from 10 to 11:30 am, on Saturday, January 10, 2026, at Freeman Family Funeral Homes and Crematory, 819 S. Harrison St., in Shelbyville.
Funeral services will follow at the funeral home.
Interment will be at Forest Hill Cemetery in Shelbyville.
Online condolences may be shared with Leon's family at www.freemanfamily funeralhomes.com.
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Norma Shaw lingenfelter
January 8, 2026
Long time neighbor. Sorry to hear of Leon's passing.
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Mike Shaw
January 6, 2026
Leon and his family were great neighbors and were well respected by the whole neighborhood.
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