Kenneth L. Segerstrom, age 74, of 1710 North Woodlawn, McHenry, IL and Isabella, MI passed away Monday afternoon September 28, 2009 at the Midwest Care Center near Chicago, IL after a lengthy illness.
Kenneth was born December 10, 1934 in Isabella the son of Alget and Adeline Rose (Turan) Segerstrom. He was raised in Isabella and graduated from Cooks High School in 1954. Following graduation Ken served in the U.S. Marine Corp 7th Engineer Battalion from 1954 to 1956 where he was stationed in Camp Pendelton.
Ken was married to Sally Morrison on June 8, 1957. They were married in Isabella and settled in Illinois where they raised five children. Ken was the owner operator of a general contracting company.
Survivors include:
3 Sons:
Steven (Gloria) McHenry IL; Paul (Vivien) Chicago IL; Dave (Meow) Chicago IL
2 Daughters: Carol (Clare) Orlando FL; Susan (Juan) McHenry IL
Brother; Richard of Rapid River MI
Sister; Geraldine of Detroit MI
5 grandchildren; Steven, James, Salena, Sophia and Tiffany
Great grandson; Colten
Numerous nieces, nephews and cousins
In addition to his parents, Ken was preceded in death by his wife, the former Sally Morrison who died on August 23, 1993.
Mass of Christian Burial celebrating the life of Kenneth L. Segerstrom will be held on Saturday October 3, 2009 at 10:00 AM E.S.T. at the St. Andrew Catholic Church in Nahma with Rev. Fr. Brian Gerber officiating. Burial will follow at the Moss Lake Cemetery. Luncheon will follow graveside services at the Isabella Grange Township Hall.
Anonymous
Ken was truly a wonderful grandfather. He touched the hearts of all that knew him. He will be really missed.
Sharon Noga
Park City, IL
So it goes, as another season turns.
You decided that it was time to move on, and our hearts will yearn
Especially when Sunday rolls around and there is no knock on the door
Yet, our hears are lifted to know that you moved on to another tour,
Especially as we remember how we watched brawn
Waste away day by day and now you are gone.
We will meet again.
Steven, Gloria, Tiffany, Sharon and Steven
Mchenry, IL
My thoughts and prayers are with Steve and the entire Segerstrom family.
God bless.
Jim Schleicher
Lake Geneva, WI
To the Segerstrom Family:
Kenneth is in our thoughts and prayers. My parents, Jimmy and Beatrice Moore, were neighbors down the road in Isabella many years ago. Even though Ken moved away, we did see him once in awhile to say “hi” when he came back. He always remembered his roots, and he too will be remembered.
Patt Schwartz
Isabella, MI