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Kent Weeks Obituary

Kent Brandon Weeks left this world on Thursday, March 17, 2005, after a brief, yet courageous battle with cancer. Kent was born Aug. 16, 1950, in Topeka, the son of Donald and Phyllis Weeks. He married Patricia Ann White, of Chicago, on July 8, 1986. Together they had a son, Brandon Patrick Weeks, born Oct. 28, 1987. Kent grew up in Topeka and was a very talented golfer and gymnast throughout junior high and high school. He graduated from Topeka West High School in 1968. Kent attended Washburn University, played golf on its golf team and was a member of Phi Delta Theta fraternity. He was a member of the National Guard. Upon graduation from Washburn, Kent moved to Chicago in 1978 to pursue his dream of working in the financial markets. He achieved that dream , culminating in a career spanning more than a quarter century that included working on the New York Stock Exchange, the Midwest Stock Exchange and the Chicago Board of Options Exchange. He was managing di rector of Weeks Securities from 1982 through 2002. Kent s passions were his work, his family, his friends and golf. His is survived by his wife, Patricia Weeks; son, Brandon; stepsons, Michael Hajek and his wife, Mary, and David Hajek and his wife, Renee; and three grandchildren, all in LaGrange, Ill. Other survivors include his mother, Phyllis; sisters, Stacy Weeks, M.D., and Terri Jowett and her husband, Ted, Topeka; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, Don; and a brother, Eric Weeks. Memorial contributions may be made to the Brandon Weeks Education Fund and sent in care of Fifth Third Bank, 1023 W. 55th St., Countryside, Ill., 60525; or to Vitas Hospice, 580 Waters Edge, S. 500, Lombard, Ill., 60148. A memorial service was March 19 in Countryside, Ill. A celebration of Kent s life will be Friday at Shawnee Country Club in Topeka, where the family will greet friends from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday. An online guestbook is available at Legacy.com.

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Published by Topeka Capital-Journal on Mar. 23, 2005.

Memories and Condolences
for Kent Weeks

29 Entries

Richard Naso

March 25, 2025

Pattie i can't tell you how much i think about Kent and of course our times together. I may have reason to come to Chicago withing the next few months I hope we can see one another.

Richie Naso

Al & Yolanda Lieberman

March 20, 2021

Kent and Patty and Brandon, Kent taught me so much I miss him everyday

Jane Skradski Baier

May 31, 2005

Phylis, Stacey and Terri - I just found out about Kent and was saddened to hear of his passing. Although I hadn't seen him in years, I too, remember all the fun mischevious times at Shawnee Country Club. Phylis and Don, Ed and Roberta, best of friends and dear to all. God bless all of you.

Jane

Sandy Gagnon

April 11, 2005

Stacy, Phyllis, Terry and Family,

It's so hard to find the right words to say when you've lost someone so close. Kent was a fun-loving guy who always made me laugh. He definitely knew how to enjoy life. I'm sad that I wasn't able to be there for the funeral. I just want you to know that my heart is with you all.

We can't know why some things happen... but we can know that love and memories outlast the pain of grief. Those we cherish will always live on in memory.

Love to you all! Sandy

Brandon Weeks

April 3, 2005

I miss you so much Dad.

I love you.

Your son,

Brandon

Vicki Arnett

March 25, 2005

My deepest sympathy.

Timothy Hawks

March 25, 2005

My heartfelt sympathy goes out to you in this time of sorrow.

Amy Kester

March 25, 2005

Dear Stacy and family,

Even though I didn't know Kent, Stacy and I had talked briefly about his illness and the fear of the unknown when he was first diagnosed...I always feel a little at loss for words when death happens, especially when it seems so unfair...so, I'm enclosing a piece of poetry from The Beauty of Death written by Kahlil Gibran...Know that you are in my thoughts and prayers...Amy

Utter no sigh of agony, but draw upon my face

With your finger, the symbol of Love and Joy,

Disturb not the air's tranquility with chanting and requiems,

But let your hearts sing with me the song of Eternal Life:

Mourn me not with apparel of black,

But dress in colour and rejoice with me;

Talk not of my departure with sighs in your hearts;

Close your eyes and you will see

Me with you forevermore.

Jane Washington-Land

March 24, 2005

Dear Phyllis, Stacy and Terri,

I was saddened to read about Kent. I hope that you will find comfort in knowing that you are in our thoughts and prayers. I just keep thinking about how he accidentally caught the yard on fire and the fire truck had to come to put the fire out. With my deepest sympathy. Jane Land

john Jandera

March 23, 2005

To the family: I miss the Weeks family.I will remember Kent and Don and the great times at Shawnee CC. Kent was one of the best. My best to the family.John E Jandera

Jennifer Robert

March 23, 2005

Phyllis and family:

You are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. May you find comfort in the fond memories you have of Kent.

Chris Canfield

March 22, 2005

Phyllis, Terri, Stacy and family,

You have been in my thoughts and prayers. I can not imagine how difficult this has been for everyone. Please know that you are in my heart and I think of you often. God bless all of you and thank goodness for good memories.

Sincerely,

Chris

KIM DONNELL

March 18, 2005

Dear Phyliss, Terri, & Stacy;

All of my thoughts, prayers, and love go out to you. Such wonderful memories I have of all the times spent with your family. While I have not seen Kent in many years I always enjoyed hearing about him and his family from Stacy. Stacy, it was great sharing our memories of our brothers on the phone yesterday, we had some great times. David was surely blessed by his friendship with Kent and I know that he will miss him dearly. We find comfort in knowing that Kent's spirit will dwell in our hearts always and the great memories will be with us forever. Pat & Brandon are in my prayers as well. God is with you. I love you guys.

David Fork

March 18, 2005

Dear Pat, Brandon, Phyllis, Terri and Stacey

My heartfelt sympathy goes out to you in this time of sorrow. I had the good fortune to speak with Kent shortly before his untimely passing and we were able to reflect on some good times in our lives. He was a great guy and my best friend.

Patty Stanton

March 18, 2005

To Patty, Brandon, the Weeks family and the White and Hajek family,

I know words can't express your loss, but I want you to know you have my heartfelt sympathy. Kent was a good man, loved very much by friends and family. He will be deeply missed.

KAREN SHANKS

March 18, 2005

DEAR PAT, BRANDON, PHYLLIS, TERRI AND STACY MY PRAYERS FOR ALL OF YOU. MANY HAPPY MEMORIES OF KENT AND ALL OF THE WEEKS FAMILY AS WE WERE GROWING UP. WITH HEARTFELT SYMPATHY TO ALL OF YOU.

KAREN SHANKS AND FAMILY

KAREN SHANKS

March 18, 2005

DEAR PAT, BRANDON, PHYLLIS, TERRI AND STACY MY PRAYERS FOR ALL OF YOU. MANY HAPPY MEMORIES OF KENT AND ALL OF THE WEEKS FAMILY AS WE WERE GROWING UP. WITH HEARFELT SYMPATHY TO ALL OF YOU.

KAREN SHANKS AND FAMILY

Lori Roenbaugh

March 18, 2005

Deepest Sympathy,

Lori

Pamela Crowder-Montez

March 18, 2005

Stacy and Family,

I am so sorry to hear that Kent's life on this earth has ended, but Glory Be To God, he is walking in The Kingdom of God in perfect health and perfect form. I am a close friend of Dawn Southall's and she had asked me to add Kent to my prayer chain several weeks ago. Many people prayed for Kent and now the prayers will be spoken on your families behalf. I met both Kent and David way back in the 60's when they worked at the Country Club, what a pair. I know that they loved one another as brother's and am certain that David is also reeling in pain and anguish, please give him my condolences as well.

In His Care and Love,

Pamela Crowder-Montez

Bill Carik

March 18, 2005

I knew Kent for over 25 years. He was a great guy.

Gave my son his first full time job on the CBOE while he was going to UIC. We will miss him.

Anna Feldt

March 18, 2005

Phyllis and Family,

My heartfelt sympathy goes out to you and your entire family in this time of great sadness in the loss of your son. I know that there is nothing that can be said to ease the pain or feeling of emptiness in your heart. Know that there are many who are thinking of you and your family and praying that you may find comfort and strength in one another.

thomas weston

March 18, 2005

we will miss Kent, he was a good man and a better father and husband. the CBOE has lost a friend. our prayers go out to his family.

Al Lieberman

March 18, 2005

Patty & Brandon,

I loved Kent like a brother . I am heartbroken and will never forget him.

Caroline Cunningham-Wooten

March 18, 2005

Our thoughts and prayers are with Phyllis and the family, my mother is like a sister to Phyllis and is enroute to Chicago to be with the family. We love you all very much.

Beke

Sue Cunningham

March 18, 2005

Pat, Brandon and Family you are in my prayers.

G.A. Roberts

March 18, 2005

Stunned and saddened would be an understatement. Even though I had not seen Kent in years, I thought of him often. I remember all the fun times we had at Shawnee Country Club as kids playing golf, swimming, the innocent mischief and havoc we created. My sympathies go out to the entire Weeks family...

G.A.

Kim Nelson-Palmer Johnson

March 18, 2005

Dear Phyllis, Stacy and Terri,

I am so sorry to hear about Kent and wish you all kind thoughts. Kim Donnell notified me today. Please take comfort in the thoughts and prayers coming your way. Fondly, Kim

terry gaul

March 18, 2005

I was stunned to learn of Kent's untimely passing. Please accept my heartfelt smpathy in your time of great sorrow

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