Kenneth Martin Kolconay, age 84, left this world on Monday, May 30.
Ken died in the arms of his wife of 58 years Carole (nee Schremp). He was a proud and loving father to John Martin Kolconay, adoring grandfather to Milena (Millie) Kolconay, and was very grateful to have his supportive brother Rolf Kolconay.
Ken is preceded in death by his parents, Florence and Cal Kolconay and his sister Rita (Jim) Beveridge.
Ken was an uncle, great-uncle, and great-great uncle to many and he loved them all. He was also blessed with many kind and caring friends and their children, many of whom called him Uncle as well.
To know Ken was to love Ken. He was an exceptionally kind and very hard-working man and will be missed by all who were lucky enough to have him in their lives.
Visitation Thursday, June 2, 4:00-8:00 p.m. at Ryan-Parke Funeral Home, 120 S. Northwest Highway, Park Ridge, IL. Funeral Friday, 9:30 a.m. from funeral home to St. Paul of the Cross Catholic Church, 140 S. Northwest Hwy., Park Ridge, IL. Mass 10 a.m. Interment All Saints Cemetery, Des Plaines, IL. In lieu of flowers please make donations in Memory of Ken to Ronald McDonald House, near University of Chicago Comer Children’s Hospital 5444 S. Drexel Ave. Chicago, IL 60615, www.rmhccni.org.
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