Janet Kenkel's obituary , Passed away on October 26, 2025 in Dubuque, Iowa

Janet Kenkel

October 26, 2025

Dubuque, Iowa

Janet Kenkel's obituary , Passed away on October 26, 2025 in Dubuque, Iowa

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Leonard Funeral Home & Crematory

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Janet Kenkel Obituary

We are sad to announce that on October 26, 2025, Janet Kenkel (Dubuque, Iowa) passed away. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, William Chunat and Anna Chunat (Bily); her husband John "Jack" Dale Kenkel; her son Dale John Kenkel; her great grandchild Zayn Michael Kenkel; her siblings, Marian "Toots", Dorothy, Leona, Patricia, Betty, Jean, Shirley, William and John "Bud"; her siblings-in-law, William Kenkel, Robert Kenkel and Marlene Hellman; and her parents-in-law, Frank and Irene Kenkel (Schnee).

She is survived by: her children, David Alan Kenkel of Dubuque, Douglas Alan Kenkel (Sherri Mellon) of Dubuque, Asbury and Dori Witt (Carey) of Volente, TX.. She is also survived by twelve beautiful grandchildren and twenty-four great grandchildren.

Visitation was held on Thursday, October 30th 2025 from 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM at the St. Columbkille's Catholic Church (1240 Rush St, Dubuque, IA 52003). A Mass of Christian burial was held on Thursday, October 30th 2025 at 10:30 AM at the same location.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Hospice of Dubuque or Dubuque County Right to life, Inc. 2205 Carter Road, Dubuque, Iowa 52001.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Leonard Funeral Home & Crematory



Thu

Oct 30

Visitation

St. Columbkille's Catholic Church
1240 Rush St, Dubuque, IA 52003

Thu

Oct 30

Mass of Christian Burial

St. Columbkille's Catholic Church
1240 Rush St, Dubuque, IA 52003

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