Obituaries
Kenneth Racine
August 20, 1944 - June 19, 2022
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VISITATION
June 23, 2022 | 10:30 A.M. - 11:00 A.M. -
Yurs Funeral Home
405 East Main Street
St. Charles, Illinois 60174 - Memorial Service
- June 23, 2022 | 11:00 A.M.
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Yurs Funeral Home
405 East Main Street
St. Charles, Illinois 60174 -
Burial Location
Private
Kenneth Gerald Racine, age 77, of Huntley, Illinois passed away Sunday, June 19, 2022, at Northwestern Medicine Huntley Hospital.
He was born on August 20, 1944, in Montreal, Québec, Canada to Kenneth Cyrus Leslie Racine and Muriel Racine.
Ken held a master’s degree in education from Northern Illinois University and worked as a teacher up until his passing.
His main passion was travel, specifically flying first-class multiple times a year to anywhere that was warmer than Illinois, as well as visiting family in California, Colorado, and New York.
He is survived by his son, Tim of Brooklyn, New York; his sister, Gayle Affolter of Parker. Colorado; his brother, Gary Racine of Lompoc, California; and his cousin, Carole Thompsen of Huntley, Illinois.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife Marie Racine; and his brother Leslie Racine.
A Memorial service will be held at 11:00 A.M., Thursday, June 23rd at Yurs Funeral Home, 405 East Main Street, St. Charles, IL 60174. Memorial visitation will be from 10:30 A.M. until the time of the service. Interment will be at North Cemetery, St. Charles, Illinois at a later date.
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Steve and Gerri Johnson from Waukesha, WI
"Ken was a very dear friend. We shared many a glass of wine and a good meal with him over the years. He was our "event" planner and we saw Chicago in many different ways because he always had a great idea - whether it was a bus tower, a boat on the river or lake, or just a walking tour. He especially loved his family and being with them. And he was so proud of Tim and Mary and what they were accomplishing. We know he will always be fondly remembered and sorely missed by his family and friends. Rest in peace Dear Friend."
Denise Johansen from Lecanto , FL
"I am so sorry to hear of Ken’s passing. We are so grateful to Ken for keeping an eye on my mom, Evelyn, who was his neighbor. I know she will miss Ken! Prayers for Ken’s whole family during this difficult time!"
Pastor Joseph Onesimus (Trinity Vineyard) from Saint Charles, IL
"I am so sorry for your lose. May His peace be your peace during this time of sorrow."
Amanda Cook from Richmond, VA
"I am so saddened by this news. I was really looking forward to the day I would meet Ken in NY and have a nice lunch and walk in the park with him, Mary and Tim. I know he was a a really great guy and my heart goes out to Tim and the rest of his family. Peace and love, Amanda"
Jim Brunette, Tim Morris from Huntly, IL
"Our condolences to the family. Ken had a wonderful life and was a respected neighbor. R.I.P, Ken."
Christina and Charles Heiss from Huntley, IL
"We're sorry to hear about Ken's passing. We know that he is rejoicing in heaven! We got to know Ken when he volunteered for Children's Ministry at Trinity in Huntley."
Catherine Dunaway from LISLE, IL
"I just learned of Ken's passing and am so, so sorry to hear this. I worked with Ken for several years in District 91. Always enjoyed my conversations with Ken and hearing about Tim and Marie. God bless you, Ken! I know you'll be missed."
Barb Piper from Villa Park , IL
"My deepest sympathy to Tim and his family. I worked with your dad in Forest Park and know he will be missed by many. I was so sorry to hear of his passing."