Obituary: Kenneth J. Feuerborn of Palatine

Kenneth J. Feuerborn of Palatine, IL died suddenly on May 22, 2013, at the age of 73.  

Born October 8, 1939, in Richmond, KS, he was the son of the late Henry and Olivia Feuerborn (nee Strobel). He was the beloved husband of Jolene, loving father of John (Jody), Rebecca, and Anne, stepfather to Melanie and Stephen (Jennifer) Zimmer and grandfather to Jack and Sadie. He is also survived by his sister, Helen Koncak and brothers Merle and Ivo Feuerborn of Kansas City, MO. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy, his daughter Carol, and sisters Wilma Jean and Eloise.

Ken was a caring, kind, and generous person who was wonderful to be around.  Due to his generosity to others, perhaps his greatest contribution was the gift of life as an organ donor. In the few days since his passing a number of recipients’ have been given a second chance at life.

Visitation will be on Tuesday, May 28, from 4pm to 9pm at Smith Corcoran Funeral Home, 185 E. Northwest Highway, Palatine. Visitation and Funeral Mass to be held Wednesday, May 29that Holy Family Catholic Church, 2515 W.  Palatine Road, Inverness starting at 9:30am with Mass at 10:30am.  Burial will be at St. Michael the Archangel Cemetery, 1185 W. Algonquin Road, Palatine, immediately following Mass.

Contributions may be made to the American Heart Association.

For information, call 847-359-8020 or visit www.smithcorcoran.com.

Information provided by Smith-Corcoran Funeral Home.