Obituary of Kenneth Falkenberg

Kenneth C. Falkenberg "K.C." Age 60. At rest Wednesday, October 8, 2014 at Presence Saint Joseph Medical Center, following a courageous battle with cancer. Born in Joliet, the son of the late John "Jack" Falkenberg, he was a long time Joliet resident. Retired from Caterpillar, Inc. as an inspector, in 2005. Member of I.A.M. Union Local #851 and the Loyal Order of the Moose Lodge #300. Ken's passions were baseball, bowling and golf. Surviving are his loving daughter, Tricia (Michael) Pellegrini of Joliet; his brother, John Falkenberg of Morris; son-in-law of Mary Sukley of Crest Hill; brother-in-law of Robert (Pat) McGee of New Lenox, Joseph (Carol Kohl) Sukley, Jr., Teena (Ken) Knezetic, Jerome Sukley, James Testa, Tammy (Teddy) Mazor all of Channahon; numerous nieces and nephews; and his special friend, Sharon Purcell and her children, Terri and Tommy. Preceded in death by his wife, Patricia (nee Sukley) Falkenberg; father-in-law, Joseph Sukley, Sr.; nephew, Robert McGee, Jr.; and sister-in-law, Jana Testa (2014). The family would like to extend a special thank you to Greg Simonich and Louis Robinson for their constant loving care and companionship, as well as the staff at Presence Saint Joseph Medical Center. Funeral Services for K.C. will be Sunday, October 12, 2014 at 6:00 p.m. at the Fred C. Dames Funeral Home, 3200 Black at Essington Rd., Joliet. Visitation SUNDAY 1:00 p.m. until time of services. All friends and relatives are invited to meet back at the funeral home on Monday, October 13, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. to proceed to St. Joseph Cemetery for final prayers and interment. In lieu of flowers, memorials in his name to Joliet Area Community Hospice would be appreciated. For information: 815-741-5500 or www.fredcdames.com