Racine – Osenat Kehinde Ogungbe, 52, passed away surrounded by her loving family on Thursday, March 17, 2011. She was born in Lagos, Nigeria on August 17, 1958, daughter of the late Jimoh and Silifat (nee: Lawal) Sanni.
Kenny, as fondly called, graduated from the University of Ibadan, Oyo State of Nigeria in 1982 with a degree in Sociology. She went on to work as a Human Resource officer for the Nigerian federal government, and then became senior personnel officer at the Republic Bank. In early 1998 she moved to the United States and was married to Stephen Ogungbe in Racine. Kenny worked in Racine as an Assistant Childcare Teacher for a Racine Church until the end of 1998, then at Lincoln Lutheran of Racine, Inc. until her death. She accepted Christ at an early age, and was a faithful member of Abundant Life Christian center. She gave much of her time as a volunteer for Relay for Life, as well as many other charitable causes. Kenny was a woman of many talents, especially as an inspirational songwriter. She was loved by many and will be missed by everyone who knew her.
Kenny is survived by her devoted husband, Stephen, and their beautiful daughter Faith, her god-son, Eze Elechi of Kenosha; 8 brothers and 10 sisters all in Nigeria; as well as other relatives and friends all over the world.
The celebration of her life begins on Wednesday 23, 2011 with visitation in the funeral home from 5 to 6:30 P.M., and continues in the funeral home on Thursday with visitation from 10:00 – 11:00 A.M. Funeral services will begin at 11:00 A.M. Officiating Minister will be Pastor Elliott Cohen. Interment will follow at West Lawn Memorial Park.
The Ogungbe family extends its sincere appreciation to the Froedtert Cancer Center; Dr. Cheng and his staff; and to everyone at Hospice Alliance for the kind and compassionate care provided to Kenny.
Omodayo Oduntan says
Aunt Kehinde as I fondly called her was my maternal aunt. We nurtured a deep and sincere relationship. Words cannot express my grief. I pray that God will console her nuclear and extended family. May her gentle soul rest in peace. Good night Aunt Kehinde. Love you always.
Yetunde Igun says
"KENNY" as fondly called by most of your friends and "Kain-Kain" which was my choice.It's worth all the tears in the world, to feel the impact of your loss. Your time seemed so short but our consolation is that it is not how long but how well you have lived.Have a peaceful rest at the bossom of God. We love you but God loves you more. Sleep-on till we meet at Jesus feet.
Mrs Omosola Osibanjo says
Kenny Kenny,a woman of strong faith and great strength.You were a special sister and a committed friend. My ever-caring, sometimes over-caring sister, thank you for saying 'bye'to me exactly a month before you passed on. All thanks to God who blessed you with a wonderful husband, a great daughter, caring family members and friends.Your Creator loves you more so who are we not to submit to His will.The Omnipotent God who knows the end of our lives from the begining. I rejoice in the fact that you are with the saints praising God. No more pains for you Kenny Kenny! That's my consolation.
Abimbola Ogungbe says
We thank the Almighty God for your life well spent. We take solace in the fact that you are free from all the pain and resting. Adieu Aunt Kehinde
brenda dele ogungbe says
Aunty Kenny, its sad that you had to go so soon but we really cannot question God . My consolation is that you have gone to a better place. Continue to rest in the bosom of the Lord. Brenda Dele Ogungbe.
ogungbe oludele tunji says
Adieu my dear Auntie Kenny .your dear ones will continue to love you until we meet to part no more at the bosom of the lord . Remembered you today and always by OLUDELE BRENDA,DOYINSOLA, UYIOSA-AYOADE, MOTELEOLA OGUNGBE.
THE ENTIRE OGUNGBE FAMILY says
Our dear beloved wife we could still not believe your sudden and painful exit from this sinful world. But we took solace in Him that your good works will speak volume for us to emulate and keep your legacy alive. May your gentle soul rest in peace. AMEN. THE OGUNGBES/NIGERIA
ChiChi Uchegbu says
“There’s nothing to be afraid of. On one side, there’s life. And on the other…there is life too”. Sister Kenny, I will miss your pleasant words, your loving smile,and your true friendship.
Lord, grant eternal rest to your daughter, and let your perpetual light shine upon her. Amen!
Chinyere.
Joe Schirmer says
My thoughts are with Steve and Faith and their family and friends as they grieve and remember Kenny.
Toun Alli says
Kein, Kein,
You were an incomparable friend. I prayed and hoped we would win the battle, but God’s will ALWAYS prevail in our lives. You deserve the rest, though we hurt. Continue to rest in the Lord’s bossom and may He strenghten those you left behind especially your husband and daughter. Amen.
Jeli J. Majekodunmi says
Kenny, rest in the bossom of our Lord, where there shall be no more pain or sorrow or tears, until we meet at His feet. We love you so much and wish we could all comb white hair together. But who are we to question the Lord. Sun re o.
Ogungbe Ayodeji Adedotun says
Aunty, the news of your death came to me as a shock, but i will take solace in the fact that you lived a worthy life. I sympathize with the entire Sanni & Ogungbe family on this colossal loss. Sleep on well till we meet at the other. Good nite
Abi Salu says
Kenny, we are consoled by the fact that you were a devoted woman of faith and you are taking a well-deserved rest. May God be with your husband Stephen, your daughter Faith and the entire Ogungbe and Sanni families. We pray that the Holy Spirit, “the Comforter”, will comfort you all at this time. In Jesus mighty name we pray, Amen.
Abimbola Opaleye-Oluwo says
Kenny, I’m very fortunate to have known you. Despite everything, you still are concerned about how others are feeling. YOU WERE AN INSPIRATION TO EVERYONE GOING THROUGH WHAT YOU’VE GONE THROUGH. I definitely miss you already but I trust that you are now smiling and resting peacefully on the Almighty God’s Bosom. REST IN PEACE, UNTIL WE MEET AGAIN TO PART NO MORE. Know that our Savior is watching over your husband, your beautiful daughter, and your family and friend – that you were always concerned about. LOVE ALWAYS. BIMBO OPALEYE
Bimpe Odubiyi says
Kenny you loved so much and you were loved in return. You made friends easily. Your friends’ friends became your friends. You loved unconditionally, even our siblings became yours too. You asked after everybody all the time. I thought we will be together for ever. It is still possible, as I know we shall come together again at Jesus’ feet and there nothing shall seperate us again. Until then sleep on beloved and take your rest.You deserve it.
Olabisi Balogun-Popoola says
The things I fondly remember the most is your quiet smile and gentle disposition. I take comfort in knowing that to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord. Rest in peace Aunty Kenny.
Aramide Odunmbaku says
I met Kenny at the University of Ibadan in 1979. We became fast friends and our friendship turned to sisterhood. Kenny was a true, caring and loyal sister. Anytime we spoke, even as she was suffering through her illness, she would still ask after my own nuclear and extended family members. I remain committed to her beautiful and polite daughter, Faith. My thanks also to her loving and devoted husband, Steve. Kenny, we all love you but God loves you more. Rest in perfect peace in God's bosom.
Mobola Sanya says
My sweet aunty Kenny, I still sit and cry when you come into my thoughts to think that you are no more for me to call to talk with on issues and share my stories with. I know you are surely looking down from heaven, resting in the bosom of Jesus. Miss you so much but know we will surely meet again at the feet of Jesus. Sun re o.
Olusa Ayokunmi says
Though an early exit but from a state of pain to a place of peace.Though a quick departure to eternity,not a thing to worry about because of the hope in Christ Jesus. Indeed you’ve left an indelible mark in our hearts,adieu aunty Kenny.
Pastor & Mrs Olusa says
Indeed a great loss of a dear sister to the cold arms of death at an early stage. But the joy of those years spent in service to God and humanity as she was able to, is a consolation of a life well spent. Sister, rest in peace at the Lord's bossom.
Chichi says
A decade ago, the good Lord took you home to rest by His bosom. My heart aches each time I think of your kind and gentle soul. Missing you now and always!
May God’s perpetual light keep shining upon you until we meet on the resurrection day; Amen!