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Kenneth W. Woods
April 19, 1936 - September 12, 2024
NORMAL - Kenneth W. Woods, 88, of Normal, passed away on Thursday, September 12, 2024, at OSF St. Joseph Hospital in Bloomington.
Kenny was born on April 19, 1936, in Bloomington, IL, to Ortho Dean Woods and Dorothy Herberger Woods. He spent his life dedicated to his family and his work. During his 45 year career Kenny started working at and eventually became the owner of Moberly & Klenner Men's Wear in historic downtown Bloomington. He was well known in the community for his hard work and friendly demeanor, and selling countless suits to local businessmen.
Kenneth was a proud member of Calvary Baptist Church and the Young Men's Club, where he built lasting friendships and enjoyed giving back to the community. He cherished his family above all else and took great joy in family gatherings. One of his favorite traditions was playing Santa Claus each Christmas to bring joy to his grandchildren, a role he embraced with love and enthusiasm.
Kenneth is survived by his sons: Rocky Woods of Normal, IL, and Todd Woods of Marion, IA; his grandchildren: Nicholas (Elisabeth) Woods, Angela (Benjamin) Lamb, Joshua Woods, Peyton Woods, and Aaronson Woods; and his great-grandchildren: Genevieve Lamb and Hazel Woods. He is also survived by his sister, Eileen Perry of Columbia, MO, along with several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents and his brothers, Eugene, Vernon, and Dean Woods.
A private family graveside service will be held at Park Hill Cemetery in Bloomington. Kibler-Brady-Ruestman Memorial Home in Bloomington is assisting the family with arrangements.
The family would like to extend their heartfelt thanks to the nurses at OSF St. Joseph Hospital for their wonderful care.
Online condolences and memories of Kenneth may be left for his family at kiblerbradyruestman.com.
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Mickie Stapleton
September 12, 2025
Kenny always seemed to be in a happy place. I hope he is in a happy place now, rejoined with his wife Dawn
Steve Busick
September 18, 2024
Remember him well. My father was a partner at Moberly & Klenner and worked with Kenny for decades.
Stephen Busick son of Lyle Busick.
Mickie Stapleton
September 17, 2024
God bless and let him help you rest. May you rest in peace and you will always be remembered
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