Kenneth Dale Towers

Kenneth Towers, 90, former editor of the Chicago Sun Times passed away on Wednesday, October 22 at Northwestern Memorial Hospital.
A resident of East Lakeview and of Fontana Wisconsin, Mr. Towers was the husband of the late Rita Kennedy Towers and Roberta Randall Stier.
Ken was born in the Chatham neighborhood of Chicago. Ken was a graduate of Northwestern University where he majored in philosophy and journalism. Ken started his journalism career as a copy boy at the Sun Times and with his intelligence and fairness, worked his way up to Editor. Ken was a president of the Chicago Press Club and attended many of the White House Correspondents dinners in Washington D.C.
He was a lover of humanity, and in his illustrious career in the press, he shaped public opinion towards compassion and balanced thought on equality. As an older brother, uncle, and professional and personal mentor to many, he was a playful showman who used humor and intellect to inspire young minds in forming opinions on important social issues.
Ken is survived by his wife Roberta, his sister, Pam, his sister Joyce and his sister Deborah. He is survived by many nieces and nephews who will remember him fondly. He was predeceased by his siblings, the late Donald, Elaine, Melvyn and Thomas.
Visitation will take place Monday, November 3, 2025 from 9:30am to 10:30am at Our Lady at St. Germaine, 98th Street & Kolin Avenue, Oak Lawn, IL 60453. Funeral Mass will begin at 10:30am. Burial to follow at Holy Sepulchre Catholic Cemetery, 6001 W 111th St, Alsip, IL 60803. The Life and Career of Kenneth Towers- CSPAN Interview