In loving memory of

Lagene R. Kuehnhold
May 6, 1963 - July 20, 2018

Lagene Rae Kuehnhold was born May 6, 1963 in Denison, Iowa the daughter of Raymond (Dick) and Mary (Jean) Carey. She passed away on Friday, July 20, 2018 at the Methodist Hospital in Des Moines, Iowa at the age of 55.
Lagene was baptized and confirmed at the St. Ann Catholic Church in Vail, Iowa. She attended AR-WE-VA School in Vail, Iowa until her freshman year then graduated from Denison High School in 1981. After High School she worked many years at the Eat Mor and Trio Caf.
On March 21, 2001 Lagene married Tim Kuehnhold in Las Vegas, Nevada. In 18 years they never spent a day apart. They worked side by side for many years in the family disposal business until she found her new calling in 2009 with the Denison Community Schools as a lunch lady. She loved working with the kids and took her job very seriously but also brought a lot of fun to the workplace. Lagene loved spending time decorating her home inside and out with bright cheery colors that perfectly reflected her personality and while at home she loved spending time with her beloved cats Smoky, Alley, and Fred. Lagene also loved her family and friends. She always made sure everyone had a happy birthday wish and a thoughtful gift wrapped with pride. Lagene also liked doing research on the computer, crafting and especially loved going on shopping trips with her best friend Kelli, which she called her Kelli days. Lagene was the most beautiful selfless person inside and out. She had the most infectious smile and joyful laughter, her strength, courage, and optimism were inspiring to the end. Lagene will be deeply missed, but never forgotten or replaced.
She was preceded in death by infant brother Ray Jr., father Raymond, father-in-law, Wayne and other relatives. Those left to cherish her memory are her husband Tim; her mother, Mary; brother, Ronald and his wife, Tisha; two sisters, Mary and Teresa and special friend, Bill; mother-in-law, Gloria; grandmother-in-law, Irene; two brothers-in-law, Dean and his wife, Beth, and Chris; three sisters-in-law Denise, Janeen and her husband, Dana, and Dena; other relatives and friends.

Tributes

Ginny Larson wrote on Jan 13, 2021:

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Patty Nordby wrote on Jan 13, 2021:

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Diane Hast wrote on Jan 13, 2021:

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Diane Schmidt Gotto wrote on Jan 13, 2021:

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Ronald Carey wrote on Jan 13, 2021:

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Chelcea Miller wrote on Jan 13, 2021:

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Teresa Carey Dutra wrote on Jan 13, 2021:

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Dottie wrote on Jan 13, 2021:

"Rip my friend Im sure going to miss you love you"

Laura Slater wrote on Jan 13, 2021:

"I will always remember your laugh Rue. You always had a smile on your face every time I seen you. Prayers for Tim and your family :heart:"

Benita Malone Powell wrote on Jan 13, 2021:

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Steve Blunk wrote on Jan 13, 2021:

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Ashley Alvarado wrote on Jan 13, 2021:

"I will always remember your smile and the way you were always there for anyone. when i needed to cry , you cried alone, when i needed to yell you yelled too..or when i just wanted to have someone listen you just listened. But when i was all done with my rant you alwsys found a way to put a smile on my face and make me laugh...until we meet again love you lagene"

Robin Schiltz wrote on Jan 13, 2021:

"Heaven has definitely gained an angel! Sending hugs and my deepest sympathy to all of Lagene's family and friends. She was a true friend with a great sense of humor, and a beautiful smile! She will never be forgotten!"

Mary Anntte Carey Murllo wrote on Jan 13, 2021:

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Traci Schneider wrote on Jan 13, 2021:

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Kelli prussing wrote on Jan 13, 2021:

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Jerry Boger wrote on Jan 13, 2021:

"Sorry to hear about Lagenes passing. Always friendly and smiling whenever we crossed paths. My thoughts and prayers are with you."

Gene Ellis wrote on Jan 13, 2021:

"My best memories where when her and Tim would stop out at the garden center no matter how bad the day was she could always make me laugh ! God has received another good angel ."

Kathleen Guzman wrote on Jan 13, 2021:

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William Carey wrote on Jan 13, 2021:

"My beautiful auntie I will miss u so much I love with all my heart"

Alisha Beermann wrote on Jan 13, 2021:

"Ill never forget our last conversation. Fly high girl! Love you"

Linda Blunk wrote on Jan 13, 2021:

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Doug prussing wrote on Jan 13, 2021:

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Pete Knowles wrote on Jan 13, 2021:

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Tom McGrane wrote on Jul 27, 2018:

"I am saddened by Lagenes passing. I had not seen her for some time, and I had no idea she was sick. I had Lagene in my classroom, and like her siblings, she was always polite and respectful. She was also fun to joke around with, and long after she graduated, whenever I saw her, she was still joking and smiling. I knew her from the Trio, and from her work with Tim when she stopped by my house, and finally from the Middle School where I would see her in the cafeteria when I was subbing. She was what people used to call salt of the earth. What a delightful lady!"

Sharon Irwin wrote on Jul 25, 2018:

"Sent a gift in memory of Lagene R. Kuehnhold"

Brian P. ONeill wrote on Jul 25, 2018:

"My thoughts and prayers go out to all of Lagenes family during this difficult time."

Marylou Schneller wrote on Jul 24, 2018:

"Prayers and sympathy to the family"

Sherry Wright wrote on Jul 23, 2018:

"Sherry Schloesser Wright"

Sherry Wright wrote on Jul 23, 2018:

"What a rare soul...From our days in school to the present she always had a smile on her face and a laugh to go with it...Fly high my friend"

gary wieck wrote on Jul 23, 2018:

"I remember when Lugene and I were driving my Harley up to Minnesota we left Denison and nice and sunny got to the other side to storm Lake and it was raining the rest of the way we were soaked thank God my sister-in-law came and picked lagena up from Olivia back to Litchfield. It was so cold I didnt want her to be sick . Those were the days!!!"

Kelli Prussing wrote on Jul 23, 2018:

"I have so many great memories of Lagene!!! She always made me laugh and Applefest every year was the best time ever...she was a hard worker at the school and I will dearly miss my friend!"

LeeAnn Kleinberg wrote on Jul 23, 2018:

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Ann Slater wrote on Jul 23, 2018:

"W ill always remember the good Ole days was so many. Prayers. Are with your family. Ann"

Cindy Pudenz wrote on Jul 23, 2018:

"gone way too soon, rip lagene"

Barb Blunk Oviatt wrote on Jul 23, 2018:

"You will ALWAYS be remembered for your infectious smile and generous heart and contagious laughter. May you R.I.P. beautiful Angel."