Kenneth Darnell

Kenneth Walter Darnell, 90, Topeka, KS, died Saturday, June 4, 2005 at his home. He was born July 6, 1914 in Waldo, Kansas, the son of Walter Mason and Susie Mary White Darnell.

Kenneth graduated from Plainville High School. He worked at Mack-Welling Lumber and Supply for 48 years where he was manager for 41 years. He retired in 1978.

He was a member of First Christian Church of Plainville, KS and a 55 year member of the Masons of Kansas, Paradise Lodge #290 of Plainville, KS.

Kenneth was preceded in death by his parents and a half-sister Lodeska Romelser.

He married Helen Margaret Palmberg December 27, 1934 in Red Cloud, NE. She survives. They were married for 70 years.

Other survivors include a daughter, Shirley Ann Westcott, Topeka; a son, Donald Kenneth Darnell, Leawood, KS; five grandchildren and nine great grandchildren.

Mr. Darnell's body was donated to the University of Kansas Medical School in Kansas City, Kansas. Cremation is planned for a later date. Inurnment will be in Plainville Cemetery, Plainville, KS.

In lieu of flowers the family request that memorial contributions be made to Midland Hospice Care 200 SW Frazier Cir. Topeka, KS 66606.

The Broken Chain: We little knew that morning that God was going to call your name. In life we loved you dearly, in death we do the same. It broke our hearts to lose you, you did not go alone; for part of us went with you the day God called you home. You left us peaceful memories, your love is still our guide; and though we cannot see you, you are always at our side. Our family chain is broken, and nothing seems the same; but as God calls us one by one. The Chain will link again.

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Penwell-Gabel Parker-Price Chapel is in charge of arrangements.