Kenneth Irwin

November 7, 1939 - January 27, 2010

Kenneth Irwin Zea , age 70, of Albia, died Wednesday, January 27, 2010, at Monroe County Hospital, Albia. Per Kenny?s wishes, he was cremated and services will be held at 2:00 P.M., Saturday, January 30, 2010 at the Winfield Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 1:00 P.M., until service time also Saturday. There will be a celebration of life trail ride in the spring at Elk Rock State Park. Kenny was born November 7, 1939, in Denison to Lawrence and Ida (Fisher) Zea. On May 24, 1959, he married Delores (Troutner) Zea. He enjoyed his horses and was a member of the Albia Saddle Club for more than 20 years. In 1957, he rode his horse from Sioux Falls, SD back to Ames, IA. He is survived by his partner, JoAnn Ahn of Albia, three daughters, Brenda (Tom) Bunn, Debra Zea of Ames, and Becky (Kirt) Klonglan of Zearing, IA; ex-wife, Delores Zea of Ames; 6 grandchildren; and 5 great grandchildren. Kenny is also survived by one brother, Dale Zea of Aurora, IL. Three sisters, Lucille (Malcolm) Durham of Shreveport, LA, Ruby (Marvin) Sefrna, of Hummeston, and Ruth (Bill) Jenkins, of Corpus Christie, TX; one step-brother, Stan (Twila) Frederickson, of St. Marie, MI; and one step-sister, Pat (Bill) Anderson, of Louisville, KY. He was preceded in death by his parents Lawrence and Ida; one sister, Louise; and one step-brother Jim Frederickson.