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Kenneth Irwin Obituary

Irwin Jr., Kenneth G. age 59, father of Kristine (Eddy) Neumann, Daniel Neumann and Stacey Irwin and the late Colleen Irwin, grandfather of Samantha and Amanda Neumann, dear son of the late Kenneth Sr. and Eleanor Irwin, brother of Judy (Bill) Gregory, Pat M. Irwin and Dave (Rose) Irwin, uncle of many nieces and nephews. Mr. Irwin was an electrician and member of I.B.E.W. Local 134. He was also a member of the Royal Order of Fle's. Known by many as "Friar Tuck". Visitation at the Ahlgrim & Sons Funeral Home, 201 N. Northwest Hwy., Palatine, from 2 to 9 p.m. Tuesday. Funeral Wednesday, October31, 10:30 a.m., to St. Thomas of Villanova Church, Anderson & Williams Drive, Palatine Mass at 11 a.m. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the family for a trust fund. For info., 847-358-7411. Sign Guest Book at www.suntimes.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from Oct. 28 to Oct. 30, 2001.

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Judy Gregory

November 7, 2001

To Tucks (Kennys)Road Family,

I still can't believe that he is gone and not coming back.Being on the road was a part of him. Its just the realization that this trip had a one way road map, that is so very hard to accept.

When he would come up to our farm I always knew that the road itch would be coming along and he would be off to visit one of you. He really had two families and loved all of us. To know him was to love him. He would tell you like he saw it, share his last dollar with you and make sure no one hurt his loved ones no matter what it would take.

I could never express to you how overwheled I have been by the amount of people who have contacted us and shared with us stories about Ken.It just isn't fair that we lost him so early in his life. What an honor it was that so many of you came to his wake and funeral, sent notes, cards and flowers. Even the priest commented after Mass that Ken must have been a special person to have so many people, especially men come to say farwell.

Thank you for all of your love, prayers and support.

Kens other sister, Judy Gregory

Wayne and Cyndy Elliott

November 7, 2001

We sent a card but it was returned no such number. We sent it to Patty must have had wrong address. We really will miss him, and wish we could have made it. I'm sure Tuck understands. If ya'll need anything please let us know. He was one of our family too.

Bubba Fenton

November 3, 2001

We are going to miss you TUCK, thanks for being the BROTHER that you were.

Dennis the Menace Connelly

October 29, 2001

I remember when you broke my thumb in Houston Tuck, after thirty years later you still would never admit to it, God I'm going to miss you Brother.. See you later I hope

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