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Kenneth Whiteaker Obituary

KENNETH 'KENNY' D. WHITEAKER, 60 ROCKFORD - Kenneth "Kenny" D. Whiteaker, 60, passed away Sunday, July 10, 2011. Born Jan. 15, 1951, in Rockford, son of Leonard and Donna Whiteaker. Survived by Sharon Rayburn; children, Kimberly, Troy and Brandy; four grandchildren; brothers, Rick and Mike; and many special friends. Predeceased by parents, and brother, David. In celebration of Kenny's life, a memorial service at 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 20, at Atwood Homestead Forest Preserve, 8551 Old River Road, Willow Grove Shelter. Potluck after service. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the family. Graveside burial in Sunset Memorial Gardens at a later date.

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Published by Rockford Register Star from Aug. 14 to Aug. 15, 2011.

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Brad & Shelley Thompson

August 19, 2011

Kenny took my husband and I back in 1972 to try and get married out of state. I was 17.We went to three different states and couldn't get married.Kenny dropped us off at a bus stop in Missouri,to come back to Rockford.That was the last time we seen Kenny. Sure would have like to tell him Brad and I got married two weeks later right here in Rockford. We just had our 39th wedding Anniversary. Thank You Kenny. RIP My Friend

RichnDeb Bohlin

August 18, 2011

Rest In Peace Kenny. We'll miss you. Until we meet again, in Heaven, Rich n Deb Bohlin.

August 15, 2011

lost track of Kenny and Rick years ago.lots of fond memories! sorry to hear of his passing. my thoughts and prayers go out to the family...Donnie Moyer

August 15, 2011

We Are Going To Miss You Kenny . Say Hi To Ziff For Us .May You Rip Love Ya Jim & Kim Gauf

Gregg Bankey

August 14, 2011

RIP Kenny, A lot of great memories. A lot of our friends will be waiting to greet you.

Tom,Sharon Johnson

August 14, 2011

RIP Kenny, you will be greatly missed! thoughts & prayers for family and friends. We will always remember you!

Connie & Linda Moriarity

August 14, 2011

We were very sorry to hear of Kenny's passing - our thoughts and prayers are with his family - we always enjoyed spending time with him when we saw him

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