Obituaries : Kenneth Doyle Rosenbalm

BLAIRSTOWN: Kenneth Doyle Rosenbalm, 81, died Thursday, April 15, 2010 at his residence following an extended illness. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 AM., Saturday, April 17, 2010 at St. John Catholic Church in Blairstown with Father Jack McClure, C.PP.S as Celebrant. Interment will be held at Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Blairstown with Graveside Military Rites conducted by M. J. Kirby American Legion Post #170 of Blairstown. The Visitation will also be held at the church from 3 to 8 PM today where a Vigil Service will begin at 7 PM. Kenneth was born in Keokuk County to Robert and Mabel (Derby) Rosenbalm. He served his nation in the US Army from February 12, 1953 until his honorable discharge and was stationed in Stuttgart Germany for nineteen months. After returning to the states in 1953 until his retirement in 1992, he was employed at Amana Refrigeration. He also farmed his entire adult life. On May 22, 1972 he was united in marriage to Judy Stienford Plotz at St. John Catholic Church in Blairstown. The couple traveled in all 48 states, Canada, and Mexico. A member of the Blairstown Legion Post, Ken enjoyed attending Army Reunions. In addition to his wife, Judy of Blairstown , he is survived by his stepsons, Randy (Paula) Plotz of Blairstown, and Robert Plotz and special friend, Dawn Berger of Blairstown; his step grandsons, Zachery and Dylan Plotz and Austin Plotz; his step-granddaughter, Kyla Plotz; his sister-in-law, Evelyn Rosenbalm of Des Moines; and many nieces, nephews and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; a stillborn sister; two half brothers; and three half sisters. Phillips Funeral Homes in Blairstown is in charge of arrangements. You may also visit our website to leave online condolences at: www.phillipsfuneralhomes.com