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Kenneth Bokker Obituary

KENNETH H. BOKKER, 69 Loving husband, father and grandfather WINNEBAGO - Kenneth H. Bokker, 69, of Winnebago, died Friday, August 1, 2014, in Rockford Memorial Hospital, after a courageous battle with cancer. Born October 20, 1944, in Rockford, the son of Harry and Evelyn (Farnham) Bokker. Ken married Carol Ann Johnson on August 26, 1967, in Beloit. Wis. She died on May 7, 2008. He married Susan Streich on May 15, 2014, in Las Vegas. Ken worked for Rockford Products for 17 years and then became a trucker for Central Transport and other various firms. In addition he worked for Karl Heeren as needed for many years. Ken was a member of the Teamsters for 12 years, Rock County Garden Tractor Pullers, and ATV and Garden Tractor Pullers. He enjoyed riding his motorcycles, going to the casinos, participating in tractor pulling, wintering in Arizona, and traveling cross-country seeing the sights. Ken is lovingly survived by his wife, Sue; daughters, Renee (Michael) Storey of Pecatonica and Lucinda "Cyndy" (Jeffrey) Marcello of Lombard; grandchildren, Megan, Morgan and Jacob Storey of Pecatonica and Justin Marcello of Lombard; sister, Delores Bellars of Pecatonica; and several nieces and nephews. He was also predeceased by his parents and sisters, Donna Woolever and Marilyn Bolton. Service is at 11 a.m., Wednesday, August 6, 2014, in Genandt Funeral Home, 602 N. Elida St., Winnebago, with the Rev. Terry Theiss, pastor of St. John Lutheran Church, Pecatonica, officiating. Cremation rites will be accorded. Visitation 5 to 7 p.m., Tuesday, August 5, 2014, in the funeral home. A memorial will be established. To sign the guest book, give your condolences or light a candle, visit www.genandtfuneralhome.com.

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Published by Rockford Register Star from Aug. 4 to Aug. 5, 2014.

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August 8, 2014

Sue,

I was sorry to hear about Ken. I know my grandson will really miss him. Ken was a very nice person. My prayers are with you and come and see me soon. I asked your son and daughter-in-law for your address and phone number and I guess they have not had time.
Lots of Love

Judi Eckhoff

August 4, 2014

Renee I am so sorry for the loss of your dad. I will be praying for you all this week. May God be with you all at this time of mourning.

August 4, 2014

We will miss Ken at the pulls, he had a great sense of humor, and was a good friend. Our thoughts are with Sue and the family. Brian Toay and Sandy Schmelzer

August 4, 2014

We send our sincere condolences to the family. Kenny will be missed by many. Sue,we are very sorry for your loss.
Mike and Melanie (Karl Heeren employee's)

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