Mark G. Kensler

Mark G. Kensler, age 76, of Marengo, passed away at his home surrounded by his loving family, after a short bout with colon cancer, Saturday October 31, 2020. Funeral service: 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, November 3, 2020 at Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo with Pastor Don Dovre officiating. Visitation: 10:00 – 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, November 3, 2020 at Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo. Burial will be at the Koszta Cemetery, Koszta. A memorial fund has been established. Masks and social distancing will be required for all in attendance. Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo is assisting the family with arrangements.

Mark is survived by his wife, Harriett of Marengo; a son, Mark A. Kensler of Belle Plaine; two grandsons, Gage Kensler of Belle Plaine and Josh Kensler of South Amana; two sisters, Susan Cronbaugh of Marengo, Tami Munson of Marengo, and a brother Kirk (Treva) Kensler of Ramona, CA.

He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother in law, Charles Cronbaugh and a great nephew, Caleb Cronbaugh.

Mark Gaylen Kensler was born November 14, 1943 in Grinnell, Iowa the son of Gaylen and Carol Jean Torrance Kensler. He attended Iowa Valley Highschool. Mark was united in marriage to Harriett Imhoff on May 29, 1965. He worked for Marengo Elevator in Marengo, driving a feed truck then continued on to Manatt’s in Brooklyn, driving a dump truck for 42 years. Mark enjoyed going to the casinos, traveling and site-seeing and going out to eat. He was a regular at coffee hour at the local Prime Star and loved socializing with people around town. Mark especially loved going to family events and spending time with them. He will be greatly missed by many.