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Kenneth Young Obituary
Riverton, IL—Kenneth (Kenny) Young, age 68, of Riverton, died at his residence on Thursday, June 4, 2020 with his family by his side.
Kenny was born in Carrollton, IL to Harold Young and Barbara Rathgeber Young on October 15, 1951. He married Penny Buecker Young of Riverton on September 17, 2002 in Lincoln, IL.
Kenny graduated from Greenfield High School in 1969. He began working in the harness racing industry immediately following high school graduation. Kenny trained and raced standardbreds at county fairs, Illinois State Fair, racetracks in Chicago, as well as the Red Mile in Lexington, KY. Following his career in harness racing, Kenny opened Movie Time Video, which he owned for over 20 years. He retired from the video store business and worked at Midwest Office Supply for over 10 years. Kenny loved working out in the mornings at Fit Club and golfing with his friends several times a week at the Rail Golf Course. He enjoyed camping, watching Cardinals baseball games, attending his grandsons' events, and following harness racing.
Kenny was preceded in death by his parents, Harold and Barbara Young; and a stepson, Christopher Welch.
He is survived by his wife, Penny Young of Riverton; daughter, Krista (Grant) Holloway of Chatham; stepdaughter, Elisabeth (Caleb) Hoover of Fort Collins, Colorado; two grandsons, Tucker and Kooper Johnson; one step grandson, Kellan Holloway; his sister, Karen (Andy) Daum of Rockbridge, IL; two nieces, Jennifer (Nate) Hodgerson and Julie Daum; one uncle, Fred (Brenda) Rathgeber; and several other nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Cremation will be provided by Butler Cremation Tribute Center prior to ceremonies.
Memorial Gathering: Family will receive friends from 9:30 until 11:30 a.m. on Monday, June 8, 2020 at Butler Funeral Home-Springfield, 900 S. Sixth St., Springfield. Illinois COVID-19 guidance will be followed, requiring face coverings and limiting attendance to 10 guests at one time.
Memorial contributions may be made to Memorial Home Hospice Sharing Wishes Foundation, 701 N. 1st St., Springfield, IL 62718 or a charity of the donor's choice.
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Greg Smith
May 29, 2022
I sure miss Kenny at the Fit Club in the morning.
Everytime I pass a golf course my thoughts and
prayers still go out to the family.
Sandra Cornelius
June 6, 2020
Penny, Karen &Andy, Krista & Family
Our deepest sympathy to you. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
I remember our family tent camping trip in southern Missouri with Uncle Harold, Aunt Barbra, Kenny, & Karen.
Camped by the Currant river the kids were told not to get wet.
Kenny was first to wade in soon we were all wet. The water was very cold.
God Bless you
The Burch Family
Aunt Betty Burch, Sandie and Bob Cornelius, Cheryl Harrison, Michelle and Larry Franklin
Linda Lynn
June 6, 2020
Penny, so sorry to hear of your husbands passing.
Steve Bradley
June 6, 2020
So sad to hear of Kennys passing. Will miss Kenny on the golf course, the Hole in One luncheons and group text thread. RIP Kenny.
Gregory Smith
June 6, 2020
Sad to hear the news about Kenny. Will miss his personality at the
Fit Club. Thoughts and prayers to the family and friends.
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9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Butler Funeral Home & Cremation Tribute Center - Springfield900 S. Sixth St., Springfield, IL 62703
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