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Kenneth Rossow Obituary
Kenneth J. Rossow, age 78, late of Mokena, IL, passed away July 6, 2025. U.S. Navy Veteran. Kenneth was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, and uncle. Kenneth was a Little League Manager and Scout Leader. He was a friend to all and could strike up a conversation with just about anybody. Avid fisherman. Most of all he loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. He will be greatly missed.
Beloved husband of Nancy Rossow (nee Sullivan) for 51 years. Loving father of Jeff (Erin) Rossow and Karen (Brian) Joachimsthaler. Cherished grandfather of Dylan, Alyson, Danny, Haddy, Grace, and Owen. Caring brother of Linda Rossow. Dear son of the late Marvin and the late Loretta Rossow. Kind uncle of many nieces and nephews.
Visitation, Saturday, July 12, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. until time of Chapel Service at 1:00 p.m. at Vandenberg Funeral Home, 19604 S. Wolf Rd. Mokena, IL 60448. Inurnment will be at a later date at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery with military honors. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to American Diabetes Association, Diabetes Research, Education, Advocacy ' ADA For more information (708) 479-1210 or www.vandenbergfuneralhome.com
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19604 South Wolf Road, Mokena, IL 60448
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