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Kenneth Lee Gunderson, 94, of Aurora, IL formerly of DeKalb, IL passed away Saturday, July 2, 2022 at AccentCare in Naperville, surrounded by his loving family. He was born March 31, 1928 in Earl Township the son of Milton and Esther (Terry) Gunderson. He married Dorothy Hanson on May 6, 1953. He was a member of the DeKalb Elks Lodge, and Leland American Legion. He served in the U.S. Army from 1945-1946 serving at Ft. Knox, KY, later served in the U.S. Marines from 1951-1953 during the Korean War. Kenneth was a lifelong employee for Com-Ed, avid golfer, enjoyed his garden, active investor, diehard Cubs fan. Most of all he enjoyed spending time with his family.
He is survived by one daughter, Kim (Tim) O’Toole of Naperville, IL; one son, Kraig (Debby) Gunderson of Edwardsville, IL; four grandchildren, Matt (Julia) O’Toole, Dan (Beth) O’Toole, Brian and Krissy Gunderson; four great grandchildren, Leo, Lily, Arden, and Rosie O’Toole; two sisters, Mary Leach of Sandwich, IL, and Pat (Dave) Peterson of Peoria, IL; numerous nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Dorothy; one son, Brian in infancy; three brothers, Graham, Wayne, and Keith.
Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 16, 2022 at Turner-Eighner Funeral Home in Somonauk, IL. Memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 16, 2022 at the funeral home in Somonauk, IL, with Pastor Stevan Saunders officiating. Burial will follow at Leland Cemetery in Leland, IL. In lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to Alden Gardens Assisted Living in Aurora, IL or Leland American Legion. For more information or to sign the online guestbook go to www.EighnerFuneralHomes.com
Turner-Eighner Funeral Home
13160 W. Rt 34 ~ P.O. Box 404
Somonauk, IL 60552
(815) 498-2363
He is survived by one daughter, Kim (Tim) O’Toole of Naperville, IL; one son, Kraig (Debby) Gunderson of Edwardsville, IL; four grandchildren, Matt (Julia) O’Toole, Dan (Beth) O’Toole, Brian and Krissy Gunderson; four great grandchildren, Leo, Lily, Arden, and Rosie O’Toole; two sisters, Mary Leach of Sandwich, IL, and Pat (Dave) Peterson of Peoria, IL; numerous nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Dorothy; one son, Brian in infancy; three brothers, Graham, Wayne, and Keith.
Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 16, 2022 at Turner-Eighner Funeral Home in Somonauk, IL. Memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 16, 2022 at the funeral home in Somonauk, IL, with Pastor Stevan Saunders officiating. Burial will follow at Leland Cemetery in Leland, IL. In lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to Alden Gardens Assisted Living in Aurora, IL or Leland American Legion. For more information or to sign the online guestbook go to www.EighnerFuneralHomes.com
Turner-Eighner Funeral Home
13160 W. Rt 34 ~ P.O. Box 404
Somonauk, IL 60552
(815) 498-2363
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