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Kenneth C. Cunningham
Date Of Birth:05/10/1922
Date Of Death:11/17/2011
Service Date:Funeral service 11:00 am Monday, November 21, 2011 at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Minonk, IL. Visitation one hour prior to the service.

Kenneth C. Cunningham

Minonk- Kenneth C. Cunningham, 89, of Minonk, IL passed away at 5:23 pm on Thursday, November 17, 2011 at the LaSalle Veteran's Home where he had been a resident.

He was born on May 10, 1922 in Minonk, IL a son of Noble and Louise Funk Cunningham. He married Lucile Rossman on February 26, 1949 at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Minonk. She passed away on August 24, 2011.

Surviving are one son, Fr. Lloyd Cunningham, SVD, Psy D. of Techny, IL; two daughters, Linda (Mitch) Napieralski of Gilbert, AZ; Ann (Ted) Groeneveld of Valdez, AK; three grandchildren, Morgan Napieralski, Kiefer Groeneveld, Shey Groeneveld, one sister, Marjorie Kettwich of Minonk, IL; three brothers, Duane (Ivanelle) Cunningham of Minonk, IL; William (Ruth) Cunningham of Lexington, IL; Gene (Elaine) Cunningham of Minonk, IL; one sister-in-law Donna Cunningham of Washington, IL; and one aunt, Zelda Garrett of Springfield, IL.

He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, and one brother, Delmar Cunningham.

Kenneth was a lifelong farmer and also worked for the ASC Office where he measured land.

An Army veteran, he served his country in North Africa and Central Europe during WWII and was a member of the Minonk American Legion Post #142.

He also belonged to the Knights of Columbus 4th Degree and the Holy Name Society at St. Patrick's Catholic Church.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am on Monday, November 21, 2011 at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Minonk. Fr. Lloyd Cunningham, SVD Psy D. will officiate. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the church. Ruestman-Harris Funeral Home in Minonk is handling the arrangements. Burial will follow the services at St. Patrick's Catholic Cemetery. Military rites will be accorded.

Memorial contributions may be made to Divine Word Missionaries 1901 Waukegan Rd. Techny, IL or LaSalle Veterans Home 1015 O'Conor Ave. LaSalle, IL 61301. Online condolences may be sent to the family at ruestmanharrisfuneralhome.com.

 
  • From: tim havener
    Location:United States

    Loyd Linda and Ann I am so sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

  • From: Peggy Lee
    Location:Chenoa,IL

    Rejoice in the fact that your parents are together and at peace. Thinking of all of you at this time of great sorrow. Peggy Lee DON, Meadows Mennonite Home

  • From: Mark Vogel
    Location:St. Louis MO

    Dear Lloyd, Linda and Ann, My prayers and thoughts are with you today. Mark

  • From: Dick  Shelby
    Location:Decatur, IL

    Dear Father Lloyd, Linda and Ann: Please accept my sincerest sympathy on the passing of your mother and now your father. I am sure your fond memeories will bring all of you and your family comfort and strength during this difficult time. No doubt they are together now and proudly watching down on their wonderful family. I always enjoyed visiting with the both of them when I was back in Minonk years ago. They were both so friendly to me and still remember their smiles when visiting with them.