Greg McGarvey - Dear friends, I am sorry to miss your father's memorial service! Just want you to know of my appreciation for both your mother and father! They, and all of you, are still in my wonderful childhood memories from Farmersburg! Woody and Marti Hurst kept me up on your father's condition. His celebration upon entrance into the Church Victorious must be great indeed, including reunion with his beloved Jaunita! These past days have been so difficult for all of you. If I can ever be of assistance, do not hesitate to call upon me! In ministry and mission with you, Greg McGarvey Carmel UMC
7/27/2012 3:08 PM

Rev. Don Ransford - Sympathy from Farmersburg United Methodist Church.
7/27/2012 3:33 PM

David Kugelman - I was probably not more than 10 years old when your family came to Aldersgate in the mid-70's. Growing up in that little church was a lot of fun and our family has great memories of both your Dad and your family. God is with you in your time of sorrow, just as He is always.
7/28/2012 4:00 PM

Rev. Lisa Marchal - Ken - or "Big Bird," as we called him - powerfully supported and positively influenced us South Indiana Conference music campers in the early 1990s. We all appreciated his wisdom, encouragement, and fun-loving attitude. He was the glue that bound our camp years together, in a way, and I was blessed to be able to keep in touch with him via Christmas cards over the years. I thank God for him and will miss him.
7/28/2012 6:01 PM

CJ Senif - I send you all the best of wishes. I am one of the many campers that "Big Bird" inspired over the years. We all loved him so very much.
7/28/2012 10:04 PM

Todd and Jenny Lamkin - Your dad was so instrumental in who I am today ( Todd). I loved his playful side sooo much. His singular effort to create music camp was tenuous. I just it could have gone on longer than it did in the style Ken liked. He will forever be "Big Bird-" to me and We will miss him terribly.
7/28/2012 10:17 PM

Paul and Sylvia Krebs - Dear Steve and Deborah, We send you our sympathy at the death of your Father Steve. We pray God's comfort and support in the days, weeks and months ahead. God Bless, Paul and Sylvia Krebs
7/29/2012 2:45 PM

The Marker Family - We extend our sincerest sympathy to all of the family upon the passing of Reverend Holdzkom. We have good memories of your family while serving Aldersgate United Methodist Church. It should give you great pride and comfort knowing your father and grandfather devoted his life in the ministry of others. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
7/31/2012 10:00 AM

David & Lori (Abel) Fehr and family - Dear Steve, Debbie, Rebecca & Matthew, Lois, Marianne & Al, We have such wonderful memories our our times together when we were growing up. I will always remember with great pleasure Uncle Kenny's enormous sense of humor. What a gift he was! "Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our tribulation, that we may be able to comfort those who are in any trouble, with the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God. For as the sufferings of Christ abound in us, so our consolation also abounds through Christ.. 2 Corinthians 1:3-5 May God's love and peace sustain you through these difficult day. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Love, David, Lori, Kristin & Ryan
7/31/2012 12:16 PM

Jessie & Ray Abel & Family - Dear Holdzkom Family-Ken was my Big Brother-there was less than 7 years between us. Precious Memories--I remember Ken riding all over Venice Park & Atlantic City with me on the handlebars of his bycycle--trple dip ice cream cones, soft drinks at Grossingers, swimming in the Ocean & at the Inlet, fishing & walks on the Boardwalk. It was a special time when Ken lived with us for about 2 years when attending Drexel Univ. Building model airplanes, and then--Ken was led to enter the ministry--off to Upland, IN. & Taylor Univ. While I was in the U.S. Navy I was stationed in Chicago & when I could get liberty for the week-end I would take the train to Indianapolis & then a bus & Ken would meet me at the bus station. That was while he was ministering on the Alexandria circuit. Some time later we were abler to travel to Muncie & were seated on the front row of the church on Ken's 80th Birtday! I can still see the looks of surprise on Ken's & Juanita's (she was in the choir) faces. Many more memories, but I wanted to share a few with you. Ken will always be in my heart. God bless you & strengthen & comfort you. With moch love, Jessie & Ray & Family
8/4/2012 6:35 PM

Cheryl Abel Muller and family - Dear Steve,Lois, Marianne and family. I always remember Uncle Kenny, Aunt Juanita and the 3 of you with loving thoughts and great memories. It was a wonderful time when your family came to visit ours! My dad, Raymond Abel loved to share the stories from when he and Uncle Kenny grew up together. There were a lot of laughs and love flowing freely, and I especially remember the (always with love and respect) theological "debates" that went on between them. Every year, I appreciated the Christmas cards Aunt Juanita sent, keeping us up to date with what was going on in all of your lives, and sending her and Uncle Kenny's love to us all. May our loving God comfort you with all the sweet memories of such a wonderful father. Love, Cheryl, Vince and family
8/5/2012 2:33 PM

Rev. Randall Slavens - Dear friends. I have been on vacation and sorry to hear about the death of Ken Holdzkom. I had the opportunity to work with Ken at Church camp and he had a gift of relating to young people. Ken touched many individual's lives over the year bringing friendship, goodness, and a joy that he had in God. He truly made life better for others with his presence. God Bless You.
8/7/2012 5:16 PM

Rev. Mary Scifres - Dear Marianne, Lois, and Stephen, My condolences to you and your family during this time of grief and "goodbye." Your parents lived amazing lives and touched my life in so many ways. Your father was always "Paul" to my "Timothy" as I experienced and followed my call into ministry. His mentoring and guidance have impacted my life, my ministry, and every congregation I've served in many wonderful ways. Blessings and prayers are with all of you from the many campers whom he helped and guided over the years... Rev. Mary Scifres Laguna Beach, California
7/29/2012 8:17 PM

David & Lori (Abel) Fehr and family - Dear Steve, Debbie, Rebecca & Matthew, Lois, Marianne & Al, We have such wonderful memories our our times together when we were growing up. I will always remember with great pleasure Uncle Kenny's enormous sense of humor. What a gift he was! "Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our tribulation, that we may be able to comfort those who are in any trouble, with the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God. For as the sufferings of Christ abound in us, so our consolation also abounds through Christ.. 2 Corinthians 1:3-5 May God's love and peace sustain you through these difficult day. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Love, David, Lori, Kristin & Ryan
7/30/2012 10:36 PM