Marion- Kenneth W. Walker, 76, of Marion, formerly of Murray, KY, passed away at his brothers residence in Marion, IL at 1:45 am on Wednesday January 26, 2005.
Mr. Walker was born June 2, 1928 in Blue Island, IL to James Alfred and Liddy Vienna (Edwards) Walker. He married Ruby Mae Walker on September 8, 1979 in Maywood, IL. She preceded him in death on March 3, 2003.
Kenneth was a member of the Good Shepherd United Methodist Church in Murray, KY. He worked as the set-up man at Navistar Intl in Melrose Park, IL.
Survivors Include-
3 daughters- Marianne Walker- Saulk Village, IL
Diane Walker -Armbruster, OK
Margaret (David) Heidner- Bloomingdale, IL
1 Brother and Sister-In-Law- Richard and Darlene Walker- Marion, IL
1 Sister and Brother-In-Law- Betty Lou and Bill Muzyka- Bensonville, IL
Preceded in death by-
2 sons- Kenneth Gene Walker and Robert Wayne Walker
1 daughter- Phyllis Walker
parents, wife (Ruby Mae Walker), 6 brothers and 1 sister
Mitchell-Hughes Funeral Home in Marion has been entrusted with arrangements. Funeral Services will be Saturday January 29, 2005 at 11:00am at Mitchell-Hughes Funeral Home in Marion with Rev. Jerry Schell officiating. Burial will follow in Rose Hill Cemetery in Marion. Visitation will be held on Friday January 28, 2005 from 5-8pm at the funeral home.
For more information or to sign the memorial guest register please visit www.hughesfuneralhomes.com.