Kendall M. Gentz
July 1, 1944 -
February 16, 2017
Kendall M. Gentz, age 72 of Pleasant Prairie, died on Thursday, February 16, 2017 at Brookside Care Center.
Born in Kenosha on July 1, 1944, she was the daughter of the late Kenneth and Leoma (Voster) Davis. She attended St. Joseph High School and was a graduate of Kenosha Teachers College. She did her undergraduate studies at Carthage College and received her Master’s Degree from U.W. – Whitewater.
On September 10, 1965 in Waukegan, IL, she was united in marriage to Keith Gentz. Sadly, after 30 years of marriage, Keith preceded her in death on September 25, 1995.
Kendall was employed as an elementary school teacher with the Paris Consolidated School District.
She was a faithful member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church where she involved herself in many of the church’s activities. Kendall loved all things Irish; especially Celtic music. In her younger years, Kendall played league volleyball. She liked playing cards, reading and for over 40 years, she owned and loved the “Gentle Giant” canine breed, Great Dane.
She is survived by her son, Kenneth (Joy) Gentz and her aunt, Betty Edquist.
Service Info
Funeral services honoring Kendall’s life will be held on Tuesday, February 21, 2017. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 7400 39th Avenue. Relatives and friends are asked to meet at the church for the Mass. Entombment will follow in All Saints Mausoleum.
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Wendy MaurerMy condolences to the family. I just seen the obituary. Mrs. Gently was one of my favorite teachers when I had her at Paris school. She helped all her students as best as she could. She was a very good teacher and a very sweet woman.She will be missed.
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Mary HaberKenny I remember both your parents when I was a young teenager. Awesome loving couple. I was their next door neighbor on 28th Street. Babysitting you when you were a toddler. Fifty years ago but I won't forget those times spent with your family. You have my deepest sympathy. Mary
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Barb WisnefskiI send my sympathy to Ken and all the Gentz family. When I think of Kendall I always picture her with a smile and glee in her eye. God bless her and keep her close. Barb
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William and Carol AppletonKendall always had time to listen and visit with you. She will be missed! Cherish the memories ......
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Earl JantziKendall was a very special lady. We met on Match.com, and when we met at Adrian's in Burlington she wanted to hear my story about being on Match. After hearing my story, "She told me "you are in love with that woman already, and that we should be friends and hang out till she makes up her mind", so we did. She treated me like family, and when the "other woman decided to visit me in IL, the first place I took her was to meet Kendall. Kendall approved of my choice, and we all became good friends. It didn't hurt that we both loved big dogs. She used to bring Kane down to my 6 acres so he could play chase with my Doberman Ben. They had a ball. Kendall introduced us to "marbles" and I produced a dozen game boards, and we still use them in our family. Kendall's picture still hangs on our family wall of pictures, and I love telling this story to anyone who sees our picture wall. She will be missed, but we will catch up to her when we move to the other side. Love, Earl and Mary Ellen Jantzi
