Phillip J. Hensell, 79, of New Carlisle, IN, passed away on Thursday August 4, 2022, in his home. He was born on February 13, 1943, in New Carlisle, to the late John W. and Phyllis (Clark) Hensell and lived in the area most of his life. Phillip is survived by his daughter, Tracy Hensell of South Bend, his son Tom (Shaunna) Hensell of Elkhart, IN, seven grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren and by two brothers, Arthur Hensell of Mishawaka and Clark (Mary) Hensell of New Carlisle. He was preceded in death by a son, John Willilam Hensell on April 15, 2022. Phillip worked as a Crane Operator for Midland Engineering for 30 years, before retiring in 2008. Phillip was an animal lover and loved to work with his hands. A visitation will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday August 11, 2022 at the Kaniewski Funeral Home, 201 S. Filbert St., New Carlisle. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday August 12, 2022 in the funeral home, with burial to follow in New Carlisle Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the family.
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