Kenneth Hoekstra Obituary - Death Notice and Service Information

DIED

January 24, 2025

LOCATION

Hudsonville, Michigan

Ken's love for rocks was a theme throughout most of his life. Ken was born and spent the majority of his life in Evergreen Park, IL. After graduating from Chicago Christian High School he served in the 82nd Airborne during the Korean War, then returned home and built a successful masonry...

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Ken you were my teacher, my mentor, and a super funny generous friend! My last thoughts were to stop by your house, pick up the stones you slabbed for me and talk rocks. You were always there with answers to my crazy questions about cabbing, tumbling, and WHAT stone is this? I was crushed with the news of your passing ... and truly regret not getting to your house sooner to see your smile when I tell you my recent experiences both good and bad. lol. FLY free my friend ... and thank you...

Robin Knapp

February 21, 2025 | Friend

Ken was a wonderful neighbor.

Jan Hall

February 04, 2025 | Friend

My dad was in the Korean War , Army .Told A lot Stories ! Thank You For Your Service ! I Salute You Sir ! Sue Willard Gr. Mich .

Sue Willard

January 29, 2025 | Other

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