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Kenneth vonBehren Obituary
Kenneth C. vonBehren
November 15, 1944 - July 25, 2024
MINONK - Kenneth C. vonBehren, 79, of Minonk, died Thursday, July 25, 2024, at Carle BroMenn Medical Center in Normal.
He was born on November 15, 1944, in Bloomington to Raymond Henry and Erma Lucille Swanee vonBehren.
Survivors include his children: Joy Rae (Matthew) Rubin of Effingham, IL, Kathy Ann vonBehren (fiance Matthew Richter) of Bloomington, IL, Ruth Ann (Brad) Block of Minonk, Ken Charles, Jr. (Kindra) vonBehren of Minonk, Candice Nichole (William) McQueen of Pensacola, FL, Jonathan Isaiah vonBehren of Basalt, CO; his grandchildren: Isaiah, Ariel, Brianna, Landyn, Peyton and Maizey-Grace; and his sister: Constance (Fred) Dickson.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Ken was an avid sports fan for multiple teams, especially the CUBS and a devout and active member of Grace Community Church in Streator.
A Memorial Service will be held at Grace Community Church on Saturday, August 3, 2024, at 4:00 p.m. with Pastor Chuck Giacinto officiating. Family is encouraging everyone to wear their favorite sports team jersey. Visitation will be from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. at church. Private burial will be at Minonk Township Cemetery. Cremation rites have been accorded.
The family sends a heartfelt thank you to Dr. Sriratana and Dr. Jessica White. "Thank you for being such a kind and thoughtful voice when we needed it most. You are a credit to your profession and we truly appreciate all you did."
Memorial contributions may be directed to a charity of the donor's choice.
Condolences and tributes can be sent to family at ww.ruestmanharrisfuneralhome.com.
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Daryl & Jane McFadden
August 5, 2024
We Are so sorry to hear of the passing of Ken. What a great guy who loved the Lord. I am sorry that we could not make it to the memorial service as Daryl has some back issues and it´s really hard for him to ride in a car. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Robert J Lindley
July 30, 2024
I knew Ken from Sunday school days and we were classmates for twelve years in Minonk schools, graduating with the MDR Class of 1962. Our childhood memories are fondly recalled, at this time of both reflection and sadness. I especially remember Ken's a ping pong ball 'gun', which we enjoyed playing with at the 'esteemed' age of six or seven. We were teammates in baseball and basketball for many years in grade school and high school, as well Minonk Little League. It has been decades since we last met, but that has not affected our lengthy history, from Sunday school thru high school.
May his Family find peace and solace in recalling his life and the memories created over almost eighty years. I can't recall a time when I did not know Ken von Behren. Vale Ken.
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