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KENNETH HAVENGA Obituary

Kenneth Havenga, of Lombard. Beloved husband of Maura, nee McHugh; loving father of Joshua, Shawn and Brandon Havenga; dear son of Harriet and the late Harold Havenga and son-in-law of the late Quentin and the late Mary McHugh; fond brother of Janice (William) Herlien, Richard Havenga, and Sandra (Ronald) Anderson; and brother-in-law of Carrie (Phil) Fiore and Brian (Nilda) McHugh; uncle of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Monday, 3 to 9 p.m. at Knollcrest Funeral Home, 1500 S. Meyers Rd. (3 blks. S. of Roosevelt), Lombard. Memorial Service Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. at St. John Lutheran Church, 215 S Lincoln St., Lombard. Memorials to Ronald McDonald Children's Charity. Info: 630-932-1500.

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Published by Chicago Tribune on May 22, 2011.

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Carly Fiorito

March 21, 2012

My dearest family,
We all know how wonderful and amazing Uncle Ken is. He is deeply, sadly, missed. Not a day goes by i dont think about him. For me, bags, miller lite, family parties, Vegas and life will never be the same without him. I will be heading out to Vegas March 30th, which is the day before his birthday. On his birthday i will be stopping, into every place i know of where he went and salute him with an ice cold miller lite. I cant say i wont shead a tear, but i will try my hardest to smile in his memory and hope that he strikes me with me some luck we all know he has! My Aunt Maura and my cousins Shawn and Brandon are in my heart and thoughts everyday, all i can hope is that he's up there playing bags bare foot and watching over us! i love you guys so much. And i love you to Uncle Ken..miss you everyday. RIP

Robert Berger

May 31, 2011

Maura, Harriet, and all the family, our sympathies and thoughts and prayers are with you. We were shocked and saddened to hear about Ken, he left us too soon but will be remembered dearly.

Dennis Scholtens

May 27, 2011

Maura and Boys, my deepest sympathy to you.I will always remember Kenny (K-train)from our Vegas trips always full of energy and full of life , he will truly be missed

Debbie Daberkow

May 27, 2011

Jan, I know that we have lost touch throughout the years but when I found out about Kenny I just had to reach out to you. I remember that you were always very strong in your faith in God so I know that you and your family will be reaching out to Him for help and guidance in this difficult time. My deepest sympathy to you and your entire family.
Debbie Daberkow (Schwartz)

Rick Berger

May 25, 2011

I am so sorry for your loss, I had no idea, Ken was an awesome cousin! He beat the crap out of me in football at Willowbrook and I have the fondest memories of his strength, physically and all around. We grew up together. Peace to all in his family!

Jane Bullock

May 25, 2011

Maura and family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We are so saddened by your loss. My the dear Lord wrap His arms around you and the boys during this most difficult time. Remember the wonderful time that you spent together loving each other. Please know that our daily thoughts and prayers are with you. Glenn and Jane Bullock

Ned Flanagan

May 25, 2011

Maura, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. As you know, we have had family members leave us too soon and we are here for you and your sons.

Matthew Clark

May 25, 2011

You are in our thoughts and prayers during this most difficult time.

Lois Shoup

May 24, 2011

Jan,
I am so sorry to hear about Ken. I'm so sorry for the difficult time you are going through after losing your brother. After reading the Guest Book, it sounds like he grew up to be a great guy, that he had a great attitude on life & family, and that those who were his friends were blessed by knowing him. My sincere condolences to you, your mom, and the entire family.
Lois Shoup

Dan Onorato

May 24, 2011

I am deeply sorry for your loss Shawn and Havenga family, my thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family

Dan & Wendy Grosshauser

May 24, 2011

"When someone we lose lives on in hearts he leaves behind he does not die."

Maura, Joshua, Shawn, Brandon and family,

You are in our thoughts and prayers. We will always remember Kenny as a caring friend with a great sense of humor who loved life. We will truly miss him.
Love, Wendy and Dan

Dan & Wendy Grosshauser

May 24, 2011

"To live in the hearts we leave behind is not to die." -Thomas Campbell

Maura, Joshua, Shawn, Brandon and family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We will always remember Kenny as a caring friend with a great sense of humor who enjoyed life. We will truly miss him. Love, Wendy and Dan Grosshauser

May 24, 2011

Dear Maura & Family, shocked and saddened
by the news about Ken. What a wonderful
man. My heart, thoughts, and prayers are
with you all.
Sadly, Debbie Schroeder

Brett & Lee Ann Havenga

May 23, 2011

Maura, I asked Lee Ann what she wanted me to add to this note and she said that when she thought of Ken the description "Larger that life" always came to her mind. The more I thought about the more I thought it was a great description. Not only did Ken live life to its fullest, but he helped and encouraged others do the same. Ken made it so that the past few Vegas trips for Dad and I will be the most memorable trips we ever had.

Our prayers and thoughts are with you and and the Kids.

Love Brett and Lee Ann

Samantha Epert

May 23, 2011

We are so sorry for your loss.

Epert family

Toni Rawlins

May 23, 2011

Maura,
I am so sorry to hear about Ken. My deepest sympathy to you and your family. My prayers are with you and your boys.

Toni Rawlins

Pat Juckem

May 23, 2011

Havenga family,

Each of you is in our thoughts and prayers and have our deepest sympathy.

Pat Juckem and the Coe family

Pam Van Alstin

May 23, 2011

Maura,
I'm so sorry to hear about Ken. Please know that my thoughts are with you. You and your family have my deepest sympathy.

Pam Van Alstin, McDonald's Corp.

Kathy Sperando

May 22, 2011

Maura,
Our deepest sympathy to you, Shawn and Brandon. Ken was such a great guy. He had a wonderful sense of humor. He always made us feel very welcomed. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
God Bless you all.
Love, Kathy, Vito and Anthony

Maureen/Lee Skinner

May 22, 2011

Maura, you and the boys are in our thoughts and in our prayers.....Love,

Anthony Ferruzza

May 22, 2011

Maura,
My condolences to you and your family.
I will surely miss him.
We had many great horse racing memories together.
May he rest in peace.
Anthony Ferruzza

May 22, 2011

To the entire Havenga family, and to the dear, sweet Harriet, our hearts go out to you! Toni & Barry Sherman

Kate Mulcahy

May 22, 2011

Maura,
I am praying for you in this difficult time. Ken was a great person. He enlightened the hearts of many. Let's cherish his memory forever. We will always miss him. My deepest condolences are with you. I love you. I will always be there to help you in every need.
May Ken’s soul rest in peace,
Kate

Lidia Andruszyn

May 22, 2011

Blessed be St. Patrick

Lupe Velazquez

May 22, 2011

Ken was an exceptional man. He lived life as many of wish we should. He laughed at life and showed his love to all, especially his family. We will always carry Ken in our hearts. May his memories provide strength and love and may God bless you and the boys. Love always, Lupe, Sara & Eugenia,

Bill & Donna Raysby

May 21, 2011

Ken was a great and friendly neighbor. Plowed our walk in the winter and without being asked he was so helpful to Betty Gerzan and Donna and I, neighbors on either side.May the Lord help you Maura and the boys. Love always, Bill and Donna Raysby

Jim Klosowski

May 21, 2011

In life Kenny was a down to earth sincerely nice man who liked to laugh and enjoy life. He may be gone but he will not be forgotten. I will remember the good times we had together. God bless Kenny and his family.

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