Kenneth E. Schwiderski Obituary (1938

WENONA-Kenneth E. Schwiderski, 81, of Wenona, IL passed away at 4:20 p.m. Monday, February 24, 2020 at OSF St. Joseph Medical Center, Bloomington, IL with his loving family by his side. Funeral services will be at 12pm on Friday, February 28th, 2020 at Calvert-Johnson & Froelich Memorial Home in Toluca, IL with Franciscan Friars officiating. Cremation rites will follow the service with inurnment at a later date in Wenona Cemetery. Visitation will be from 10am - 12 pm Friday at the memorial home. Memorials may be made to Eastern Marshall County EMS at 210 N. Chestnut, Wenona, IL, 61377. Kenneth was born June 11, 1938, the son of Edwin and Marguerite Cresto Schwiderski. He married Joyce A. Vallazza on June 24, 1961 in Toluca, IL and they enjoyed 49 years of marriage before she preceded him in death in 2011. He was also preceded in death by his parents, a brother, Robert Schwiderski, and sister-in-law, Jean Zilm. Surviving are two sons, Jeffery (Cynthia) Schwiderski of Toluca and Douglas (Patricia) Schwiderski of Lostant; a brother, John (Marijana) Schwiderski of North Carolina; a sister-in-law, Bea Schwiderski of Washington, IL; and brothers- in-law Jim (Joan) Valazza of Toluca and and Marty Zilm of Wisconsin. Also surviving are five grandchildren; Tyler (Nicole) Schoon, Zakary and Alayna Schwiderski, and Kyle (Maria) and Kody Krowlek. Kenneth was fortunate to have four great-grandchildren; Brianna Turner, Preston Schwiderski, Colton Leman, and Luca Krowlek, who also survive. Kenneth was retired from Bernardi Frozen Foods in Toluca and was a member of St. Mary's Parish in Wenona, IL . Kenneth loved to cook and used his hobby in support of many fund-raising dinners for various community and youth organizations throughout the years. He was an accomplished woodworker, making furniture and cabinetry. Kenneth enjoyed socializing with family and friends in the community and was an enthusiastic card player. Above all, he truly enjoyed his many years of farming with his family, especially with his children and grandchildren. He will be remembered as a kind man who always had a smile on his face and suspenders on his back by all who knew him.