Ellen Kendall
October 23, 2007
Ellen Kendall, 83, died on Tuesday, October 23, 2007 at Mercy Hospital. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10 a.m. Saturday, October 27, 2007 Our Lady of the Americas Catholic Church – Visitation Site. Burial will follow at Glendale Cemetery. Visitation will be held 5-7 p.m. Friday at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 605 Lyon Street, with a scripture service at 7 p.m.
Ellen was born May 30, 1924 to Carl and Bessie James in Osceola. She moved to Des Moines when she was 15 years old and graduated from East High School. Ellen married Eugene Kendall in 1942 and worked for the State of Iowa as a manager of licenses for 32 ½ years. She was an active member of Our Ladies of the Americas – Visitation Site, working with the Rosary Society, funeral dinners, and other activities.
Ellen is survived by her son, Jim (Mary Ann) Kendall of Indianapolis; grandchildren, Todd Kendall residing in Italy and Holly (Brady) Whitney of Monrovia, IN, great-grandchildren, Kenzie and Clay Whitney; step-grandchildren, Lisa and Sean Frisby; and step-great granddaughter, Stella Grace Seymour.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Eugene Kendall; and her forever cherished friend, Doris Beltrame.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.
Chris Geisen
10/24/2007
Kendall(s),
Our thoughts are with you and your family.
Take care......Chris Geisen
sherry anno
10/24/2007
Jim,
My thoughts are with you and your family Buddy. Hang on to the wonderful memories. They may not make it okay ... but they make it better. You're loved by many many people because of the wonderful job your mom did. She'll always be a part of you. If there's anything I can help you with, just let me know. You were there for me and I'm so sorry I can't do the same for you but know I'm thinking about you.
Mary Ann,
My prayers are with you both. You guys have been through so much ... Please take care of yourselves. If there's anything I can do to help please please don't hesitate to ask.
Cheyanne Price
10/24/2007
Jim & Mary Ann,
I am so sorry for your loss. I can tell what a special lady she was from the stories I've heard. Please know that I am praying for you all. I hope that it comforts you all to know that you have friends that are here if you should need anything at all.
Warm Regards,
Cheyanne Price
Summer Hinkle
10/24/2007
Jim and Mary Anne,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Although I never met Vera personally, it's the stories that Jim would tell of his mother that let me know what an extraordianary women she was and how dearly she'll be missed. Please know that you are in my thoughts and in my prayers.
Sincerely,
Summer Hinkle
Jim + Mary Ann ,
10/24/2007
I'm sorry for your loss...please know that their many people keeping a good thought for you and your family at this time.
Best Regards,
The Nygaard Family
Tricia Theisen
10/24/2007
Dear Jim and Mary Ann,
My heart felt prayers for you and your mother have been on my mind since Monday. I didn't know your mother, but I know she had to be one terrific lady to have a son as wonderful as you Jim. I know how much Mary Ann worried and cared for Vera. Our prayers are with the family and the soul of Vera Kendall.
Love,
Tricia Theisen
Michele Kiefer
10/24/2007
Mary Ann and Jim,
I am so sorry to hear about your loss! I loved her very much! Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Sincerely,
Marc and Michele
Kristi Lee
10/24/2007
Dear Jim and family,
My prayers are with all of you.
Love,
Kristi Lee
Robby Greene
10/24/2007
Mary Ann and Jim,
Please know that through this time you're not alone. There are so many people here that love and care so much for both of you. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers as we stand available to assist any way we can.
Warmest Regards,
The Greene family
John McDonald
10/24/2007
Jim,
I am sorry to hear about your loss. I know how extremly close you were to your mom. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
John and Dawn McDonald
Julie Reyburn
10/24/2007
Jim and Mary Ann,
My heart goes out to you, having lost both of my parents in recent years. Losing a parent truly is a end of our link to our humanity. All of us aare thinking about and love you both dearly.
Love,
Julie Reyburn
Dione Wheatley
10/24/2007
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. You are in my thoughts.
Shane English
10/24/2007
Mary Ann and Jim,
My thoughts and prayers go out to both you and your family. May you find comfort in this time of grieving knowing Vera is in a better place.
God Bless
Kevin Roessler
10/24/2007
The Roessler family would like to express their sincere condolences for your loss.
Steve Stuart
10/24/2007
MAK and Jim:
So sorry to hear about your loss. Please rest assured Vera is in a better place and you will see her again "one sunny day".
We're thinking of you and praying for you.
Be strong.
Stu