1925
Kenneth
2015
Kenneth M. Johnston
October 18, 1925 — April 14, 2015
Kenneth Maynard Johnston, 89, of Sherrard, IL, died Tuesday, April 14, 2015, at Hope Creek Care Center, East Moline, IL.
A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 18, 2015, at Sherrard Cemetery where military honors will be conducted by the Orion American Legion Post 255. Following the service, a memorial gathering will be held at the Sherrard Fire Station. Memorials may be made to the Sherrard Fire Department or to the Wounded Warrior Project. Kirk, Huggins & Esterdahl Funeral Home, Ltd., Orion, is assisting the family with arrangements.
Kenneth was born on October 18, 1925, in Preemption, IL, the son of Ralph and Nellie Gibson Johnston. He married Shirley Kimbell in Milan, IL, on September 10, 1948. He worked as an incentive piece worker for John Deere for 35 years, retiring in 1983.
Kenneth was a veteran who earned the Bronze Star, having proudly served in the United States Army during WWII. He was a selfless person who loved doing things for other people. He enjoyed woodworking and refinishing antiques. In his earlier years, he enjoyed gardening and fishing.
More than anything, Kenneth loved his family very much. His wife, sons, grandchildren, and great grandchildren were his whole world.
Survivors include his loving wife, Shirley
Son Kenneth "Henry" Johnston Rock Island, IL
Grandchildren Jeremiah (Kristi) Johnston Kewanee, IL
Luke Johnston Erie, IL
Quinn Johnston CA
Great grandchildren Eliot, Meyer, and Graham
He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Jerry; 3 brothers, James "Yank", Bob, and Eugene "Squeak"; sister, Helen.
The family wishes to send a special thank you to Hope Creek, Hospice Compassus, and most especially to Kenneth's niece, Sherry, for all of their wonderful care and compassion.
Memories may be shared online by visiting esterdahl.com.
A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 18, 2015, at Sherrard Cemetery where military honors will be conducted by the Orion American Legion Post 255. Following the service, a memorial gathering will be held at the Sherrard Fire Station. Memorials may be made to the Sherrard Fire Department or to the Wounded Warrior Project. Kirk, Huggins & Esterdahl Funeral Home, Ltd., Orion, is assisting the family with arrangements.
Kenneth was born on October 18, 1925, in Preemption, IL, the son of Ralph and Nellie Gibson Johnston. He married Shirley Kimbell in Milan, IL, on September 10, 1948. He worked as an incentive piece worker for John Deere for 35 years, retiring in 1983.
Kenneth was a veteran who earned the Bronze Star, having proudly served in the United States Army during WWII. He was a selfless person who loved doing things for other people. He enjoyed woodworking and refinishing antiques. In his earlier years, he enjoyed gardening and fishing.
More than anything, Kenneth loved his family very much. His wife, sons, grandchildren, and great grandchildren were his whole world.
Survivors include his loving wife, Shirley
Son Kenneth "Henry" Johnston Rock Island, IL
Grandchildren Jeremiah (Kristi) Johnston Kewanee, IL
Luke Johnston Erie, IL
Quinn Johnston CA
Great grandchildren Eliot, Meyer, and Graham
He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Jerry; 3 brothers, James "Yank", Bob, and Eugene "Squeak"; sister, Helen.
The family wishes to send a special thank you to Hope Creek, Hospice Compassus, and most especially to Kenneth's niece, Sherry, for all of their wonderful care and compassion.
Memories may be shared online by visiting esterdahl.com.
Service Details
Saturday, April 18th, 2015, 11:00am, Sherrard Cemetery
Interment Details
Sherrard Cemetery
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