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Ken Nugent Obituary
Ken Nugent, passed away Oct. 17, 2006, beloved husband of Lauren, nee Salk; loving stepfather of Brian Hilger, Scott Hilger and Craig Hilger; devoted son of Beverly Richter and the late William Nugent; dear son-in-law of Robert and Harriet Salk; caring brother of Thomas Nugent, Barbara McDonald and the late Sandra Nugent. A Graveside Service will be held Friday, Oct. 20, 2006 at 1:30 p.m. at Beverly Cemetery, 120th and Kedzie Ave., Blue Island. Memorial donations to Temple Anshe Sholom, 20820 Western Ave., Olympia Fields, IL 60461, or your favorite charity, would be appreciated. Arrangements by Olson Burke/Sullivan Funeraland Cremation Center, Chicago. Info,
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Dan Matthews
March 4, 2024
I hope my e-mail address comes through; I'm trying to reach you after all these years.
"What an unexpected joy it was to record these songs while I was visiting friends and family back in the Chicago area many years ago. Who would have thought that all these years later they´d be cleaned up and put into a compilation for the people I care about. I can only hope that Kenny , God bless him, knows what a beautiful a gift he gave me and what an amazing job he did. Not only was his bass work and engineering extraordinary, his encouragement , patience and love of the music we were making together made it a once in a lifetime experience for me; I can only hope he got half as much joy out of it as I did."
Kroy Ellis
August 11, 2017
Hi Laurie--
My sister, Alysa, just found this. I haven't seen you since before you were married, actually since we tried a crazy boat ride in my boat (water was too rough) -- it's been a while. Nor your mom and dad -- I don't know if they're still alive. Dad (Merwin) died a few years ago. I'm still taking care of Mom (Nessa) here in Florida.
I never even knew when you got married, let alone Ken's passing. I'm so sorry, I'm sure you've moved on in some way since then.
Send me a line if you can.
God bless!
Kroy
David Kanne
October 31, 2006
Dear Laurie fand family. I just heard about your loss and am so sorry. Though I don't know you personally, I feel a connection thru my contacts with Harriet & Bob. I've been working on the extended Kanne Family Tree for many years and had your family information entered as well. My family & I wish you all the best - from our hearts.
Gail Santoro
October 20, 2006
Dear Laurie,
I know I told you recently that I experienced Ken's thoughtful kindness firsthand at Jim and Linda's wedding when I was in a wheelchair recuperating from the accident I had in Bali. I realize how profound this loss is for you, your boys, your parents and Ken's family. I will continue to hold in my heart the memory of the kind sweet man who fell in love with one of my best friends and brought much happiness to her and her family. He will certainly be missed. I know you understand that I am here for you whenever you need me.
Love, Gail
Jamie Calvetti
October 20, 2006
My deepest sympathies to your family. I had not seen Kenny in 35 years but I remember him well as a kind and gentle person.
Dave Kohn
October 19, 2006
May God bless you and your family in the wake of this tragic loss. Ken was a great and kind soul and he will be missed by everyone who was lucky enough to know him.
Jim and Linda Charam
October 19, 2006
Dear Laurie, Craig,Brian,Scott and your family memebers,
Jim and I want to extend our deepest condolences to all of you -we feel blessed with the honor of having known Ken and the love all of you shared with him and he shared with you. We will continue his legacy with warm and fond memories of the times we shared with him.
"Zichronam Livracha - May his memory be for blessing." Love, Jim and Linda
Tammy Dolan
October 19, 2006
Laurie, we will all be thinking of you and your family during this tough time.
Hank and Tammy
Gisela Born
October 19, 2006
My deepest sympathy to you Laurie and your family on your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
john crow
October 19, 2006
May God be with you during this difficult time for your family. I was very sorry to hear about Ken.
Cecilia Martinez
October 19, 2006
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
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