Kenneth R. Craden Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Kenneth R. Craden (Sullivan, Missouri), born in Saint Louis, Missouri, who passed away on April 2, 2024 at the age of 71. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his father Robert Craden; his grandparents, Charles, Gertrude Craden, William and Mary Junkerman; and his brother-in-law Robert Carroll.

He is survived by: his mother Mary Ann Craden (Junkerman) of Frisco, Texas; his wife Kate Sharp of Sullivan, Missouri; his son Carey Craden of O'Fallon, Missouri; his stepchildren, Keith Sharp of Branson, Kendall Sharp (Clarissa) of Springfield, Phillip Sharp (Rebecca) of Richland, Andy Sharp (Salina) of Sullivan and Kelly Keen (Brian) of Sullivan, Missouri; his grandchildren, Ryan Sharp, Ben Sharp, Kyle Huber, Jonathan Sharp, James Mayfield, Corey Sharp, Keeley Brown, Linda Bekemeier, Sarah Sharp, Taylor Sharp, Drew Sharp, Alyssa Mueller (Austin), Brianna Keen, Kolton Keen and Kaleb Keen; his great grandchildren, Riley, Logan, Bailey, James, Jonah, Noah, Ava, Emilia and Marley; his sisters, Nancy Craden of Branson West, Rosanne Moore (Jim) of Wheaton, IL and Laurie Carroll of Frisco, Texas; his niece Nicole Killick (Mark); his nephew Dan Moore (Melissa); his great-niece London Killick; his close friend Jim Klump; and his pets, Buddy, Skinner and Rascal. He is also survived by other relatives and many friends.

Memorial contributions may be made to HALO or Christ Chapel of Saint Clair.