Ken Harkness

Kenneth “Ken” Harkness, age 70, of Hanover, Illinois, passed away Thursday, August 4, 2016 at his home with his sisters by his side. A celebration of Ken’s life will take place at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, August 13, 2016 at the United Presbyterian Church in Hanover. A visitation will be held from10:00 – 11:30 a.m. prior to the service at the church. Burial of ashes will take place in Evergreen Cemetery in Hanover with the military rites provided by Hanover VFW Post #5300. A luncheon will follow at the VFW in Hanover. A memorial fund has been established in Ken’s memory.
Ken was born on January 19, 1946 in Hanover, the son of Alden and Alma (Hocking) Harkness. He attended Hanover High School. Ken honorably served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam Era. Ken worked for the Department of Defense, Savanna Army Depot, until his retirement in 2000.
Ken was a member of the American Legion and the United Presbyterian Church in Hanover. He enjoyed woodworking, pool league and playing cards. Most of all Ken, loved being outside, hunting, fishing, gardening and taking care of his flowers.
Ken is survived by his five sisters, Jean Brown of Freeport, Illinois, Pat (Tom) Moreau of North Richland Hills, Texas, Sheila (Butch) Tiegs of Savanna, Illinois, Donna Stotler of Hanover, Nina (Tom) Richmond of Hanover; a special friend, Margo Berning and her children whom he helped raise and thought of as his own, Laura (Chad) Pearce, Valerie (John Wiley) Berning, Paul (Hanna Stenzel) Berning; and two grandsons, Owen and Bear.Ken was preceded in death by his parents, his brother Bill, two brothers-in-law, one sister-in-law, two nieces, one great niece and one great nephew.