George Gene Ketchmark

George Gene Ketchmark, 91, of Manteno and formerly of Homer Glen, peacefully passed away on Friday, September 8, 2023 at the Manteno Veterans Home in Manteno surrounded by family. George was born on April 26, 1933 in Chicago, IL., the son of Lawrence and Violet (Kijek) Ketchmark. He married Shirley Mae Ladny on April 10, 1922. George proudly served his country in the US Army and worked for many years at Argonne National Lab. He was a man of faith. George loved to show people his magic tricks, play his organ, yodel, play cards with friends, and work on crossword puzzles. Most of all he enjoyed fishing and spending time with family and friends. George is survived by his 4 daughters, Deborah Wencel, Kim Janowski (Wes), Karen Kobza, Wendy Meyers (Dave), 10 grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren; sister-in-law, Annette Ketchmark. He is preceded in death by his son-in-law, Eugene Kobza; siblings, Justine Handing, Ruth Walnum, Larry Ketchmark and James Ketchmark; brother-in-law, Edward Handing; sister-in-law, Doris Ketchmark. Cremation rites have been accorded. Services will be private.