Kenneth A. Kurtz

Kenneth A. “Ken” Kurtz, 81, of Bourbonnais passed away peacefully at his home Saturday November 5, 2022. He was born April 19, 1941, in Chicago, the son of Michael and Frann Kurtz. Ken served in the United States Coast Guard (1963-1967) and actively supported local veteran's organizations throughout his life, including St. George Legion Post #1164. He retired as a Sargent from the Illinois State Police after 28 years’ service and ran his own electrical contracting business. He was also very active with the Iroquois County Law Enforcement Association (ICLEA) and range, serving as its president for multiple terms. He loved working in his shop on all types of projects. Ken is survived by his wife Nancy; his son Kevin (Julie); his daughter Kristine; his stepdaughters, Colleen (Greg) and Diana (Mike); his grandson, Ian; his brother, Wayne (Sharon); his nieces and nephews, Tiffany (Chris), Todd (Sandy), Ty (Roxanne), and Taylor (Jason). He is preceded in death by his parents; his first wife, Karen; and companion, Oreo. Visitation will be held Tuesday, November 8, 2022, from 3pm to 7pm, at Jensen Funeral Home, 3639 East IL Route 17, Kankakee IL (jensenmemorialchapel.com). Funeral services will be held Wednesday, November 9, 2022, at 10am at St. George Catholic Church, 5272 E 5000N Rd Bourbonnais, IL (stgeorgeil.com). Cremation rights will be accorded. In lieu of flowers the family asks that you donate to the ICLEA Scholarship Fund, P.O. Box 161, Ashkum IL 60911, or the St. George Legion Post #1164, P.O. Box 1424, Bourbonnais IL 60914