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Kenneth Mahl Obituary
Mar 2, 2024
Willard
Kenneth E. "Kenny" Mahl, 84, of Willard, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, March 2, 2024, at Mercy Health - St. Vincent's Medical Center, Toledo, surrounded by his family.
He was born July 18, 1939, in Willard, to Arnold and Mary (Stockmaster) Mahl. He retired from RR Donnelley and Sons in Willard after 40 years of service. He was a former member of St. Sebastian Catholic Church and member of St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, Willard Knights of Columbus, and Bellevue Eagles. Kenny has been farming his own property for the last 56 years.
He is survived by his wife, Shirley L. (Scheid) Mahl, whom he married Aug. 20, 1960; three daughters, Penny (Randy) Sparks of Monroeville, Becky (Brad) Sparks of Monroeville, and Geri (Bob) Adelman of Hilton Head, South Carolina; seven grandchildren, Brian (Jess) Sparks, Justin (Cortney) Sparks, Brandon (Victoria) Sparks, Brett Sparks (Tana Scheid), Aaron Adelman (Jenna Somsak), Alex Adelman (Kimberly Perkins), and Austin Adelman (Keeley Fickel); seven great-grandchildren; three brothers, Tom (Beverly) Mahl of Willard, Oliver (Judy) Mahl of Willard, and John Mahl of Bellevue; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Kenny was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, Patrick (Grace) Mahl, Carl (Marilyn) Mahl ,and Ray (Myrtle) Mahl; sister-in-law, Patty Mahl; nephew, Chad Scheid; and niece, Sherry Mahl.
Visitation for friends will be 4-7 p.m. Wednesday, March 6, 2024, at Secor Funeral Home, Willard. Funeral Mass for Kenny will be 10 a.m. Thursday, March 7, 2024, at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, Willard, with Fr. Ron Schock officiating. Burial will follow at St. Peter's Lutheran Cemetery, Monroeville, on Sandhill Rd.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Francis Church or St. Francis School.
Online condolences may be made to his family by visiting www.secorfuneralhomes.com.
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