Kenneth Bennett

Bennett, Kenneth Eugene (1931-2012) Kenneth Bennett went peacefully to be with his Lord and Savior on the 27th of October 2012. Kenneth was a faithful Christian and a loving example to his family, church and many friends. He was born on November 30, 1931 to Loyal and Hazel (Alexander) Bennett in LaHarpe, IL. He is survived by his wife, Shirley (nee Milam) Bennett of Monee, IL; son, Paul (Chris) Bennett of Kingwood, TX; and daughter, Kris (Dave) McCarter of Oblong, IL; grandchildren, Jordan and Jade Bennett of Kingwood, TX; Nathan (Liz) McCarter of LaHarpe, IL.; and Natasha (Cole) Harmon of Robinson, IL; great grandchildren, Ezra and Sela Harmon of Robinson, IL; Elijah McCarter of LaHarpe, IL; one sister, Gladys (Alfred) Huston of LaHarpe, IL; as well as several nieces and nephews. Kenneth was preceded in death by his parents and one sister, Gail Idell in infancy. Kenneth graduated from LaHarpe High School. He received a Bachelor's degree from Lincoln Bible Institute in Lincoln, IL. After graduating, he married the love of his life, Shirley Milam on June 7, 1953. Throughout their marriage, they served fifty nine years of ministry in various places including, St. Augustine, IL., Bismark, IL., Shelbina, MO., Decatur, IL. and University Park, IL. Friends are invited to a visitation with the family on October 30, 2012 from 5:00-7:00P.M. at the Lincolnway Christian Church, New Lenox, IL. A celebration of life will follow at the church at 7:00P.M. The following day October 31, 2012, there will be a short visitation and service at LaHarpe Christian Church, LaHarpe, IL. at 3:00P.M. with the burial following. Contributions in memory of Kenneth may be directed to Oblong Christian Children's Home where his daughter and son-in-law minister or Kenneth's home church, Lincolnway Christian Church in New Lenox, IL. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Steger Funeral Home (125 E. Steger Road Steger, IL.) for information call (708) 755-3400.