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Kenneth Means Obituary

Kenneth L. Means Kenneth Leighton Means, age 95, of Plymouth Place, LaGrange Park. Beloved husband of Josephine "Jo " (nee Miller); devoted father of Richard K. (Anne Rooney), James R. (Linda), Dexter M. (Lynne) and Margaret "Peggy " (Jim) Newman; cherished grandfather of 12; proud great-grandfather of 20; beloved uncle of Merre (John) Putnam and John W. (Ginger) Miller. U.S. Army Counter Intelligence Corps veteran of WWII. Memorial Service Saturday, February 15, 2014 at 4:00 pm in the Sanctuary of The First Congregational Church of Western Springs, 1106 Chestnut St., Western Springs. A second Memorial Service will be held on Sunday, February 16, at 3:00 pm in Dole Hall at Plymouth Place, 315 N. LaGrange Rd., LaGrange Park. Interment Private. In lieu of flowers, Memorials to The Boy Scouts of America (national or local units) and Union League Boys & Girls Clubs, 65 W Jackson Blvd., Chicago, IL 60604 would be appreciated.

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Published by Suburban Life Publications on Feb. 5, 2014.

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Jan and Bruce Douglas

January 30, 2022

Even after all this time we miss Ken´s warm, guiding hand and his wit and wisdom. Now he has been joined for eternity by two of his beloved sons, we remember them all and their bereaved loved ones

Jan and Bruce Douglas

January 31, 2020

We remember Ken as if he left yesterday.His wisdom informs decisions we make and he reminds us of what being a Republican used to mean.

February 14, 2014

My thoughts and prayers are with the Means family during this time of loss. Kristin Edstrom

joe D'Asto

February 13, 2014

He was one of my best friend's Dad; my friend is one of the most caring American patriots I know ( Ken was his Dad who provided the love, guidance, work ethics and financial security that created my friends wonderful attitude on life). Thank you Ken Mean, his whole family will miss him .

Jan Douglas

February 13, 2014

The passing of Ken Means is a loss to all who knew him but epecially to Jo and the family. Our prayers are with them.Ken will be greatly missed by our entire family for whom he served as friend, mentor, advisor,surrogate parent and grandparent for forty years. Ken's grace, courage, sincerity and kindness have been an inspiration to us all.
Jan, Bruce and Sarah Douglas (Firas Masri), Sandy and Joseph Cardona.

Susan Gilbert

February 10, 2014

Ken and Jo Means have been associate members of our congregation (Trinity United Church of Christ) in St. Petersburg, FL for many years. We dearly love them both and will always remember Ken as a kind and gentle man who gave so much of his time, expertise, and caring to our church. Jo is in our hearts and prayers, as is the whole family.

Laurie Warder Letts

February 9, 2014

My sympathy goes out to the whole family. I will always remember Mr.Means as a kind, gentle and generous individual. He contributed in so many ways to make the world a better place, touching us all.

J Madix

February 7, 2014

May you find comfort in Jesus' words of the Lord's Prayer that God 's will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Won't it be wonderful to be reunited with our loved ones in a paradise on earth.

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Feb

15

Memorial service

4:00 p.m.

Sanctuary of The First Congregational Church

1106 Chestnut St, Western Springs, IL

Feb

16

Memorial service

3:00 p.m.

Dole Hall at Plymouth Place

315 N. LaGrange Rd, LaGrange Park, IL

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