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Kenneth Mikels Obituary
Kenneth Mikels, 79, of Springfield, MO passed away peacefully in his home Thursday, November 24, 2011.
He was born November 4, 1932 in Bedford, IN. to Ralph Sr. and Eula (Love) Mikels. Kenneth served in the United States Army from 1955 to 1957. He retired from SMSU on November 26, 1997. He was then employed with Midwest Security as a Security Guard from 1993 until 2009.
He was prceded in death by his parents and brother Ralph Jr.
Kenneth is survived by his wife Norma of the home; his daughter Mary and her husband David of Springfield; daughter Kelley and her husband Randy of Bois'D Arc and a daughter Rita and her husband Harold of Republic; 9 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. 2 sisters Frieda Wright and her husband Ray of California; Lovetta Baldwin of Indiana and a host of other family.
Graveside services with full Military Honors will be Tuesday November 29, 2011 at Missouri Veterans Cemetery under the care of Greenlawn Funeral Home East. No visitation is planned.
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Bobby Hicks
December 3, 2020
Kenneth was a great man. I worked with him at Midwest Security. We road around together be came friends meet his wife very nice lady. Go picture of him holding my baby girl. I miss the talk s and the friendship we had and I have alot of respect for him.and I do miss him.we had a lot of fun being around each other. Thanks for being another Dad to me. If he was still here I would tell him that I love him. Bobby Hicks
DIANE AND JIM FISHER
November 29, 2011
SO SORRY ABOUT THE PASSING OF KEN,HE WAS A WONDERFUL MAN.GOD BLESS AND COMFORT YOU WITH A PEACE BEYOND UNDERSTANDING.WE LOVE YOU VERY MUCH
Darrell Bucher
November 29, 2011
i'm so sorry to hear of Kenny passing. i worked with Kenny at SMS,was a good friend. My GOD bless you and keep you.
November 28, 2011
May the peace of God that excels all thought comfort you and give you peace.
The last photo taken of my Sister (left), our Grandpa Mikels & myself before we found out he had Alzheimer's. Priceless photo.
Marita Johnson
November 28, 2011
I can't express how much I love my Grandpa Mikels and how much I'm going to miss him. Alzheimer's is such a horrible disease. You lose them twice b/c it takes them from you before they pass away. Yet, we love him enough that we are happy that he's not in pain and suffering anymore. We'll never let go of him in our hearts and memories. He'll live on forever that way. He was an amazing Grandpa & I couldn't have asked for anything better. I love you so much Grandpa. But, I know you're ok b/c you came to me in my dream the night you passed away. You were your old smiling self. It felt so good to hear you say, "Hi, Snooks!" again. And I could feel your embrace as if I was awake. I know it was you and I know that you are safe in the arms of God now and away from turmoil. Marianne and I are going to continue to do the Alzheimer's Walk every year in your honor! And Marianne will tell her child that she is carrying all about their Great-Grandpa Mikels and how amazing you are! I have a feeling you just may see them anyway. ;) Save us a spot in Heaven!!
Ivan & Janet Milton
November 28, 2011
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. May God bless you in this time of sorrow.
Bobby Hicks
November 28, 2011
I Love Kenny.i worked with him at Midwest.i allways respect him and he was like a father to me.i have a pictur of him holding my little girl.i will miss him a lot.
ShirleyJean Haworth
November 28, 2011
I loved Kenny. He was a great man, honest and trustworthy and hard working. They threw away the mold when they made him.
Shirley (Jean) Haworth front desk Midwest Security
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