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Kent Follett Obituary

Follett, Kent A. Age 79 of Tierra Verde, FL, and New Buffalo, MI, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 28, 2017. Formerly of River Forest, IL, Mr. Follett was a graduate of St. John's Military Academy, a U.S. Army veteran, and President of Follett Educational Services, his family business, where he served from 1960 to 2003. Always an avid boater (a longtime member of Paw Paw Lake Yacht Club, photographer and music lover, Kent became an entertainment photographer (founder of Fotos by Folletts) after his retirement. He also actively supported the music industry with The Sessions.org and Little Kids Rock.org. Kent was preceded in death by his parents, Charles "Laddie" and Ruth Follett. He is survived by his beloved wife of 25 years Julie "Jules" Grove Danza Follett; brother Ross Follett (Karen); Daughters Sharon (Kerry) Dotson, Candace (Frank) Gentile and Linda (Dan) Melin; son Thomas "T.J." Danza; grandchildren Culley (Jenny) Dotson and Jamie Dotson; Kristie (Richard) Suwinski; Vanessa (Marcus) Suarez, Francis (Michelle) Gentile and Alexandra Gentile; Lance, Jennifer, Suzanne and Hannah Melin; great-grandchildren, Cailey, Briana and Brayden Dotson; Isabella and Richard Suwinski and Luciana Suarez Visitation will be Friday, June 2, from 3:00-9:00 p.m. at HURSEN FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY, SW corner of Roosevelt & Mannheim Roads, Hillside/Westchester. Funeral on Saturday, June 3, at 10:30 a.m. Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church, 1101 Manchester Ave., Westchester, IL 60154. Entombment Chapel Hill Gardens West Cemetery. Kent's family will be hosting a reception after the funeral. In lieu of flowers, donations in Kent's memory at www.LittleKidsRock.org would be appreciated. For Info 800-562-0082 or www.hursen.com.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jun. 1, 2017.

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June 7, 2017

My deepest sympathy. May God comfort you during this difficult times.

2 Corinthains 1:3, 4.

D Jeffrey Blumenthal

June 2, 2017

Unfortunately an illness prevents me from attending you service. Kent was one of the first Folletts I met when first atarting to work for the company. I enjoyed all of our interactions and recognized his leadership, high ethical role in the industry and fair treatment of employees.

June 1, 2017

On behalf of the Ninth District Cook County American Legion.

Please accept our condolences over the loss of your veteran service member.

Our prayers go with you at your time of grief.

Respectfully,
Shepherd K.S. Bishop
Ninth District American Legion
Adjutant

May 31, 2017

Loosing someone we love hurts. Please take comfort in Psalms 29:11, knowing that in difficult times like this, God gives peace and strength. DM

Jim Engel

May 31, 2017

Kent was a dear friend who enjoyed life to the fullest. He was passionate about boating, fun cars and music. Gaye and I travelled with he and Julie to Europe and Tahiti and had fun times together there and at Paw Paw Lake as well.
We will miss Kent's smile and laughter. May Kent now join his mom and dad in heaven.
God bless you friend!
My warmest regards, Jim

Wilson

May 31, 2017

May the God of all comfort strengthen the family during this time of deep sorrow. Those who pass on, God keeps in his memory because they are precious in his eyes. My sincerest condolences. (Psalms 116:15)

Kenneth Musial

May 31, 2017

God Bless you Kent you were A good friend and A wonderful person.I'll never forget the great times we had at Paw Paw Lake.Sugar Candy and Top Gun the two fastest boats on the lake.Keep you in my prayers.

Tori Phillips

May 31, 2017

Kent was the most caring and warm hearted man I ever met. I worked for Kent at Wilcox and Follett. I was fortunate to know him and Julie as personal friends. He always loved interesting Pens. I once went to a Gary Puckett concert with Julie and Kent I believe in WI. His generosity and gracious spirit was always glowing. He and Julie hosted fun field rep parties at their home. If you look up the word KIND in the dictionary-Kent's picture should be there. He genuinely loved his family and Follett. He will be missed by many.

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2

Visitation

3:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Hursen Funeral Home & Crematory - Hillside-Westchester

4001 West Roosevelt Road, Hillside, IL 60162

Jun

3

Funeral

10:30 a.m.

Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church

1101 Manchester Ave, Westchester, IL

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3

Committal

12:00 p.m. - 12:15 p.m.

Chapel Hill Gardens West Cemetery

17w201 Roosevelt Road, Oakbrook Terrace, IL

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4001 West Roosevelt Road, Hillside, IL 60162

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