Kenneth Black Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Kenneth Black of Staunton, Illinois, who passed away on August 1, 2020 at the age of 89. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Kenneth Black to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Howard Black and Louise Lee Black; his parents-in-law, Rudolph H. and Caroline Menke; his daughter-in-law Maureen Black; and his grandson Jeremy.
He is survived by: his wife Hulda Black (Menke); his sons, Kevin Douglas, Brian Thomas, Charles Randolph (Virginia) and Eric Andrew; his grandchildren, Nicholas Floars, Colin Black and Olivia Black; his siblings, Henry Mannen and Glenda Wittenbrink (Mannen); and also Howard.
In his last day of life, he was up-beat, joking over the phone despite the heartbreak of COVID-limited family contact, listening to family news & reveling over being served his favorite dessert - apple pie.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Staunton Education Foundation or to the donor's charity of choice.
