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Kenneth Mangels Obituary
Born June 28, 1934, in Palatine, he was the son of Harold J. and Esther (Herschlag) Mangels. His parents preceded him in death.
Ken was a 1952 graduate of Palatine High School. After serving in the U.S. Army, he went to work for Pure Oil Co., which became Unocal. Ken worked in the accounting department and retired after 34 years of service. He was an avid bowler and played on Unocal's league for 30 years. He also enjoyed playing softball and football with Unocal colleagues. Besides enjoying home-building projects and collecting coins, model cars and sports memorabilia, he was a model-train enthusiast.
He was the beloved husband of Sherrill, loving father of Kyle (Chuck) Milem and the cherished grandfather of Ryan Elizabeth and Michael Drew.
The funeral service will be held at 3 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 8, at Smith-Corcoran Funeral Home, 185 E. Northwest Highway in Palatine. Burial will be private at Memory Garden Cemetery in Arlington Heights. Visitation will be from 1-3 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to Juvenile Diabetes Foundation, 500 N. Dearborn, Suite 305, Chicago, IL 60610, would be appreciated.
For information, call (847) 359-8020.
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Kurt and Karen (Krempetz) Schnable
February 11, 2007
Please accept my deepest sympathies. I had the pleasure of working with Ken at Unocal for 12 years. My husband grew up with Ken and his family, spending many Christmases together. Their family is one of the few that he even remembers of the holidays when he was young. Our thoughts are with you in this difficult time.
Dee Pranke
February 11, 2007
I remember that great big smiling face and his wonderful sense of humor. His time on earth was too short. My condolences to all.
Robin (Alt) Wojdula
February 7, 2007
Sherrill&Family,
I am truly sorry for your lost Ken was such a wonderful man. I had the wonderful opportunity to get to know him by working with him for 16 years at Unocal. We had wonderful time bowling and playing softball together. I will always remember him walking the halls with a big smile on his face collecting for his pools. He was truly a special person. I just thought about him on Superbowl Sunday and remembering when he gave me tickets to go see the bears in the playoffs Redskins vs Bears,I was freezing my fingers to the bone but what a wonderful time I had. He was such a special person and everyone that new him was blessed. Again my prayers and thoughts go out to you and your family. If there is anything I could do please let me know.
Robn (Alt) Wojdula
February 7, 2007
Sherrill & Family,
I am truly sorry for your lost. Ken was a wonderful man I enjoyed working with him at Unocal for 16 years. We had some great times playing softball and bowling together. I will never forget his smile and the many pools he ran for us at unocal. I also had the pleasure with Ken's help going to some Bears games with his tickets. I am very thankful that I got to know such a kind and special man. If there is anything I could do please let me know. My prayers and thoughts are with you & your family at this difficult time.
Fred Buob
February 7, 2007
I'd like to extend my sympathy at this time. My memory of Ken go back to the Accounting Dept at Pure Oil. He will be missed.
Ruthanne (Moehling) Kee
February 7, 2007
Kenny Mangels will be surely missed. My brother (Herb Moehling) and sister Valerie Loth and myself grew up 2 doors North of the Mangels. Such a witty and wonderful friend. Our prayers are with his family.
R Kee
Ralph & Alice (Simoulis) Sherman
February 6, 2007
We knew each in a different life time as students at Palatine Twps High School. Our sincere wishes for having known him, we remember him well. Our condolences at this time of your loss.
Shelia Berlin
February 6, 2007
My sincere sympathy on your loss. Ken was such a pleasure to be around with his sense of humor and delightful laughter and smile. You have many memories to reflect upon in the days ahead. He will be greatly missed.
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