Kenneth Lee Roberts, 77, of Loves Park passed away Wednesday July 28, 2021with family at his side. Kenneth was born in Chicago on January 25, 1944 to Hazel Roberts. Kenneth loved to tinker with computers, mechanical engines and remote control toys. He loved to make puzzles on his mill, collect Coca-Cola memorabilia and collecting coins. He was an avid Green Bay Packers “Cheese Head” Fan; he loved helping people out and especially doing electrical and plumbing work for his family and friends. Due to dad's deafness, he suffered from, he was very close to the Deaf community. A translator will be present for his friends.
Kenneth is survived by his son: Kenneth Lee Roberts, Jr. (Cindy Roy); granddaughter: Darlene (Zach) DeWitz; grandson: Jeremy Roberts (Kelsey Carter); great-grandchildren: Zander, Dexter and Conrad; caregivers: Barbie, Christy, Tyanna and Rebecca; best friend: Jim Dolan and numerous close cousins. Special thanks to my Boss, Mike. My work place, Dial Machine for allowing me to take so much time off work to take care of my Dad when I needed too!
Kenneth was preceded by his mother Hazel.
Visitation for Kenneth will be Thursday August 5, 2021 from 1:00 PM until 2:00 PM at Sunset Funeral Home 8800 N. Alpine Road in Machesney Park; service to celebrate Kenneth’s life will follow at 2:00 PM. Burial will be in Sunset Memorial Gardens Cemetery.
