Sylvan Alfred Kenkel Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Sylvan Alfred Kenkel (Panama, Iowa), who passed away on December 27, 2025 at the age of 86. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Sylvan Alfred Kenkel to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, William Kenkel and Anna Kenkel (Wingert); his grandchild Jorgan Kenkel; his siblings, Lauretta Kenkel and Michael Kenkel; and his sister-in-law Joyce Kenkel.
He is survived by: his wife Joyce Kenkel of Panama, IA; his children, Jennifer Wolf (Richard) of Omaha, NE, Laura Wingert (Dan) of Panama, IA, Jeffrey Kenkel (Tonya) of Belleville, WI and Terry Kenkel (Karen) of Panama, IA; his siblings, Leonard Kenkel of Harlan, IA, Sylvia Kenkel, Damian Kenkel of Panama, IA, David Kenkel of Panama, IA and Eugene Kenkel (Patricia) of Panama, IA; and his sister-in-law Patricia Kenkel of Burr Ridge, IL. He is also survived by 13 grandchildren; 15 great grandchildren.
