LENA - Kenneth R. Ils, 59, passed away, April 28, 2011 at his mother's home. Kenneth was born on July 8, 1951 in Freeport, IL to Theodore and Doris (Breitkreutz) Ils. He married Ann McCauley on June 23, 1971. Ken then married Teresa (Buntjer) on May 26, 1978, she preceded him in death on September 19, 2009. Kenneth farmed his whole life and worked for Stephenson Service Company FS for over 20 years.
Kenneth was a member of the Salem United Church of Christ and the Freeport Moose Lodge. He enjoyed singing, dancing, being outdoors, motorcycle riding, camping, and tractor pulls.
Kenneth is survived by his 4 children; Ken Rosebrook of Alabama, Dave Rosebrook of Argyle, WI., Jason Whitmer of Lena, IL., and Janiece (James) Bass of Lena, IL. 6 grandchildren; Jeffrey, Matthew, Austton, Makayla Rosebrook, Makenzie, and Hailey Whitmer, his mother Doris Ils of Lena, IL., 2 sisters; Mary (Rodney) Birchen of Pearl City, IL., and Pam (Jeff) Grothe of Camarillo, CA., a brother Hank (LuAnn) Ils of Pearl City, IL., and a special friend Terri Munz of Monroe, WI.
Preceded in death by; his wife, father, 2 brothers; Howard and Edwin Ils.
A funeral service will be held on 10:00am Tuesday, May 3, 2011 at the Salem United Church of Christ in Lena, IL.
Visitation will be from 4:00pm to 8:00pm on Monday, May 2, 2011 at the Leamon Funeral Home, Lena, IL
Rev. Randall Nicholas will officiate the service.
Entombment at the Oakland Cemetery Mausoleum, Freeport, IL.
A memorial has been established in his memory.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.leamonfh.com
Kenneth was a member of the Salem United Church of Christ and the Freeport Moose Lodge. He enjoyed singing, dancing, being outdoors, motorcycle riding, camping, and tractor pulls.
Kenneth is survived by his 4 children; Ken Rosebrook of Alabama, Dave Rosebrook of Argyle, WI., Jason Whitmer of Lena, IL., and Janiece (James) Bass of Lena, IL. 6 grandchildren; Jeffrey, Matthew, Austton, Makayla Rosebrook, Makenzie, and Hailey Whitmer, his mother Doris Ils of Lena, IL., 2 sisters; Mary (Rodney) Birchen of Pearl City, IL., and Pam (Jeff) Grothe of Camarillo, CA., a brother Hank (LuAnn) Ils of Pearl City, IL., and a special friend Terri Munz of Monroe, WI.
Preceded in death by; his wife, father, 2 brothers; Howard and Edwin Ils.
A funeral service will be held on 10:00am Tuesday, May 3, 2011 at the Salem United Church of Christ in Lena, IL.
Visitation will be from 4:00pm to 8:00pm on Monday, May 2, 2011 at the Leamon Funeral Home, Lena, IL
Rev. Randall Nicholas will officiate the service.
Entombment at the Oakland Cemetery Mausoleum, Freeport, IL.
A memorial has been established in his memory.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.leamonfh.com