Michael "Kp" Kirkpatrick

Michael "Kp" Kirkpatrick obituary, Loves Park, IL

Michael "Kp" Kirkpatrick

Michael Kirkpatrick Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Honquest Family Funeral Home with Crematory - Loves Park on Mar. 4, 2025.

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Michael "KP" Kirkpatrick, 60, of Rockford, passed away on Friday, February 28, 2025 with his family by his side at UW Heart Hospital after a short battle with cancer. He went to Jefferson High School and was the owner/operator of Mike's Trucking, Inc. He enjoyed drag racing and in 2004 he set a new Byron Dragway record for the quarter mile in 7.25 seconds at 194 mph. He later broke this record and many more. He raced a Top Fuel Harley for years, going over 200 mph. He enjoyed drag racing with nitrous Harley top fuel, boating, hanging out with his friends, and spending time with his family and dog, Rudy. He lived life to the fullest in the fast lane.
He is survived by his daughter, Ashley (Jason) Rahn; grandchildren, Alexander Michael Rahn and Cody Joseph Rahn; sisters, Diane Alexander and Sue Lewis; and his dog, Rudy. Predeceased by his parents, Ival and Lillian (Paladino) Kirkpatrick; brother, Steven Kirkpatrick; nephew, Kenny Lewis; and great-nephew, Brandon Lewis.
Special thanks to his family and friends for all the love expressed and his sisters for all the support.
Celebration of Life will be from 1:00pm to 3:00pm on Sunday, March 23, 2025 at the Eagles Club, 3829-11th Street, Rockford, IL 61109.
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Julie Hysmith

March 5, 2025

Rest in Peace Mike/KP. to KP's family, I'm so sorry for your loss. He was a good man & friend. Prayers - Julie

Randy coon

March 4, 2025

Michael known u for many years hung out together at times and had a good time. U will be missed by all that new u.Randy & Jan coon.

Kathy white

March 4, 2025

My condolences to the family of Mike ,we had such great times at the drag strip´s,always had his knowledge and stories to share about his love of racing rip Mike

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