Photo courtesy of Conboy-Westchester Funeral Home - Westchester
Westchester, Illinois
Aug 11, 1935 – Mar 6, 2026
Kent F. Borkovec, M.D. age 90, of Oak Brook, formerly of Westchester and Riverside. Beloved husband of the late Mary “Sharon” (nee O’Rourke) Borkovec. Loving father of Mary Susan (Maury) Jones, Brian (Mary), John (Kathy), David (Moira) and Dan (Laura) Borkovec. Proud grandfather of Tom (Katie) Konopacz, Sara (Ryan) Ahern, Rachel Konopacz, Olivia (Keegan) Mawhorter, Dylan (Madisyn) Jones, Meredith and Jack Jones, Kyle (Stephanie) Borkovec, Morgan (fiancé Jet Thompson) Borkovec, Kathleen (Kyle) Petty, Allison (Colin) Vale, Craig (Colleen) Borkovec, Cara Rose (Nathan) McConnell, Caelah (Matthew) Clark and Nolan (fiancée Lexy Kocsis) Borkovec. Doting great-grandfather of Mia and Cooper Borkovec, Lyla, Lucas and Nicholas Konopacz, Nora and Henry Ahern, Griffin, Lucy and Lorelai Vale, Brooklyn and Jack Petty and Shea and Maddie Borkovec. Fond brother of the late Jerry (Peggy) Borkovec. Dr. Borkovec was a proud graduate of Notre Dame, Class of 1957 and a voracious fan of the Irish. Dr. Borkovec was a 29-year resident of Riverside and was a physician for 35 years at LaGrange Hospital and MacNeal Hospital, where he served as President of the Medical/Dental staff for five years. Kent loved to spend time with his children and grands and loved watching sports. He loved his “cottage” in Michigan and his many friends. In his earlier years, Kent loved sailing the Chicago lakefront and enjoyed scuba diving, snorkeling, skiing and protecting the fish in his backyard pond. Kent was well known for providing comfort to many patients as a physician and being a suave dancer.
Family and friends will be received at Conboy-Westchester Funeral Home 10501 W. Cermak Rd., Westchester on Tuesday March 17, 2026 from 9:00am until time of Chapel prayers at 11:00am proceeding to St. Mary Church (St. Pius VI Parish) in Riverside for a Funeral mass at 11:30am. Interment Queen of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the American Heart Association (www.heart.org) would be appreciated. Arrangements entrusted to the Original Kuratko Family, Brian D. Kuratko, Director. Funeral info at 708-F-U-N-E-R-A-L
Read MoreBeata and I shared many happy times up at the lake and in Riverside with Kent and Sharon. Special people. Wishing his family peace and love!
Joseph Leary
March 22, 2026 | Riverside, IL | Friend
Surely, Kent Borkovec made as many friends in his life as there are grains of sand on his Michigan Beach!
And he was more than a friend to many. He was a great American and a very good man. We will miss him here along the lakeshore were he and Sharon brightened the lives of so many of us. So many good memories to recall. We can only hope this fine family will continue their legacy of frienship with us all whenever they come to visit.
Peace be with you good man...
Ed and Kelly Gregory
March 11, 2026 | Fennville, MI | Friend
The Dominican Friars will pray for the repose of Kent's soul in their chapel at Fenwick High School in Oak Park. May peace find all those who love Kent.
Gerald Lordan
March 11, 2026 | Oak Park, IL | Acquaintance
May you rest in peace Dr. Borkovec. I have such fond memories of you and your entire family.
Debbie Akel
March 11, 2026 | Danville, CA | Friend
May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.
American Heart Association
March 10, 2026
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March 10, 2026
Losing someone special is never easy. I know you have the best memories of Ken to help you through these next difficult days ahead
He is with his love, Sharon now and they will watch over all of you.
Blessings to you and your family in the loss of such a special man.
Marty Polzin
March 09, 2026 | Appleton, WI | Acquaintance
We remember Kent and Sharon so well. They helped bring us into running swimming meets for our children and theirs. But the best memory was at a swimmers banquet where their table had some young boys trying to escape from under the table where they had been sent due to unsatisfactory behavior! And we used that threat for so many years with our own and on into grandchildren. Makes us smile every time. They were dear dear people. Julie and Howie Brundage
Julie and Howie Brundage
March 09, 2026 | Oak Park, IL | Friend
Prayers to you and all of your family Brian. I never got the chance to meet your Father but from all the stories I do know he was a great Man. My heart goes out to all of you.
David Faber
March 09, 2026 | Elgin, IL | Friend