Portrait of Kenneth M. Palakaitis

Obituary · Oak Lawn, IL

Kenneth M. Palakaitis

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Kenneth will be deeply missed by all who loved them.

"The song is ended but the melody lingers on."
— Irving Berlin
What Kenneth loved
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After a life of love and quiet grace, Kenneth M. Palakaitis of Oak Lawn, IL has passed.

Below, the family shares some of what made their life meaningful.

Every life leaves an echo in the lives it has known.

Kenneth M. Palakaitis, Suddenly.

Beloved husband for 37 years of Robin nee Newcomb.

Loving father of Kaitlyn Palakaitis & the late Kyle C. Palakaitis.

Cherished grandfather of Keegan, & Kara Palakaitis.

Dear brother of Kevin Palakaitis, & Lorraine (Ron) Wulf.

Brother in law of Wally (Joanne) Newcomb, & Dean (Noelle) Newcomb.

Proud uncle of many nieces & nephews.

Special birthday buddy of Wally (Kathy) Spies.

Devoted friend & cousin of many.

Doggy daddy of Hawk, Khloe, Lil Bit, & the late Harley & Scrappy Do.

Cat daddy of Scooby.

Funeral Monday, May 4th, 9:15 am from Thompson and Kuenster Funeral home, 5570 W. 95th St. in Oak Lawn to St. Gerald Church for Mass at 10:00 am.

Interment St. Casimir Cemetery.

Visitation Sunday, May 3rd from 2:00 pm until 8:00 pm.

In lieu of flowers, memorials to the family would be greatly appreciated.

Thompson & Kuenster Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements.

Service Information

  • Visitation
    Thompson & Kuenster Funeral Home5570 W. 95th St., Oak Lawn, IL, 60453
  • Funeral
    Thompson & Kuenster Funeral Home5570 W. 95th St., Oak Lawn, IL, 60453
  • Service
    St. Gerald ChurchOak Lawn, IL

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