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Kenneth Engelman Obituary

KENNETH G. ENGELMAN DOLTON, IL Kenneth Gordon Engelman, age 75, of Dolton, IL passed away Tuesday, June 17, 2014. Beloved husband of Lydia Engelman (nee Rigoni); dear father of the late Kenneth Engelman. Dear brother of the late Jerry (late Sharon) Engelman. Memorial visitation Friday, June 27, 2014 from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. at the Smits, DeYoung- Vroegh Funeral Home, 649 E. 162nd St. (Rt.6/159th St.) South Holland, IL 60473. Memorial Mass Saturday, June 28, 2014 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Jude the Apostle Church (880 E 154th St. South Holland, IL 60473). Mr. Engelman was a retired Public Works employee of the Village of Dolton. For further information, please contact 708-333-7000 or visit our online obituary and guest book at www.SMITSFH.com.

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Published by The Times on Jun. 22, 2014.

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kelley cunningham

June 29, 2014

We are so sorry about your loss.my fiance Richard knew Kenny for a very long time .he was a good man.

Jennifer West

June 20, 2014

Sending this candle for my uncle Jim Jenkins in memory of Ken Engelman Sr.

Debbie Jenkins

June 20, 2014

I have known Ken my entire life. He was a good man and while his time on earth has passed, I believe he will live on in eternity. I extend condolences on behalf of myself and the entire Jenkins family for he was a friend to each of us and we share in your sorrow at this time.

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