Kenneth N. “Kenny” Arnold
Kenneth N. ‘Kenny’ Arnold, of Savoy, IL died on Friday, April 17, 2015 in his home.
He was born December 6, 1937 in Quincy the son of Frank A. and Evelyn E. (Hilfrink) Arnold.
He graduated from Notre Dame High School in 1955.
He married Carol L. Higgins on December 1, 1956. He later married Scharlene Arnold who preceded him in death in 1983.
He worked in construction most of his life. He was an avid reader and loved gardening until his health prevented.
Survivors include his companion Jean Leach of Savoy; five of his six children: Jill Arnold Blickhan (Neal) of Quincy; Gregory Arnold (Sharon Shieh) of Aurora; Christopher Arnold (Suzan) of Beach Park; Steven Arnold (Gladys) of Aurora; and Michael Arnold of Aurora; 13 grandchildren: Tyler Blickhan, Seth (Elizabeth) Blickhan and Brennan Blickhan (Raffaele Esposito); Jamie (Rich) Manos, Alexandra Arnold (Matthew Roberts), Samantha and Cassandra Arnold; Ian, Curran and Farran Arnold; Caleb (Amy) Arnold and Mitchell Arnold; and Justin Arnold along with five great-grandchildren: his siblings: Frank (Vickie) Arnold of Liberty, Tom (Josephine) Arnold of Quincy, Mary Greenwell (Cindy Freels) of Quincy, Bruce Arnold of Washington, D. C. and sister-in-law Irene Arnold of Quincy, plus numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, step-children, step-grandchildren and step-great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, a daughter Jane Elizabeth Arnold, a brother Richard (Dick) Arnold and a nephew Robert (Butch) Arnold.
VISITATION: 4:00-7:00 p.m. Thursday, April 23 at Duker & Haugh Funeral Home
SERVICES: 11:00 a.m. Friday, April 24 at Duker & Haugh Funeral Home with burial after in Calvary Cemetery
MEMORIALS: Jane’s Kids’ Fund at the Community Foundation Serving West Central Illinois & Northeast Missouri or donor’s choice. http://www.mycommunityfoundation.org/current-funds/field-of-interest/janes-kids-fund/
ARRANGEMENTS: Duker & Haugh Funeral Home
Our generation is getting older now, and we are losing the cousins that played a big part in our lives. My condolances to all of the Arnold family and prayers for Kenny.
To Miss Jean my former coworker.Sorry to hear about Kenny. You both always talked about listening to jazz so when I hear the sound of Jazz playing down here in Nawlins this weekend I will be thinking of Kenny and You. Tomorrow a second line procession will go off in my mind and heart for the both you! May God Trumpet the Heavens that another child has come home! Love Ya Big AL
I will always fondly remember visiting the family at the old house in Fowler and playing with all of the cousins when we were kids. My thoughts and sympathy are with the family. Sending love to you all.