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January 29, 1937 December 13, 2021
January 29, 1937 -- December 13, 2021

Kenneth Charles French, Age:84

Kenneth C. French of Chicago, IL, son of the late Harry & Rosemary French of Goshen, IN, passed away peacefully on December 13, 2021.  He is survived by his loving bride of 60 years, Frances “Sue” (Bosse); his children David (Cathy), Mary (Bob), Tom (Mo); grandchildren Michael (Shelly), Dan, Megan (Jeron), Erin, Aidan, Kelly, Colin, Reganne & Devin; brother John French; sister Susan Tobias; In-laws from the Bosse family, and many nieces and nephews.  He was raised in Goshen, IN where he attended Goshen High School.  After graduation, he served in the US Navy and raised his family in Chicago.  He loved to share stories of his family and life-long friends, and their many adventures over the years.  He was always ready for a party and knew how to tell a good joke.  His laugh was legendary, and he fiercely loved his family, friends, and the Chicago Bears.  One of his greatest joys was to watch and support his grandchildren participating in their many activities.

In lieu of flowers, Ken’s family asks that donations be made in his memory to either Maryknoll Fathers & Brothers

 (PO Box 305, Maryknoll, NY 10545) or Mercy Home for Boys & Girls (1140 W. Jackson Blvd., Chicago, IL 60607).

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Geoff Atkinson March 14, 2022

Friend - Ex Co worker from Music Direct Bella Vista , Arkansas

Dear John and Nadine, I was very sorry to hear about Roger's passing. He and I worked together at Music Direct for about 5 years before I quit and then moved to Arkansas. Roger had my wife Melanie and I over to his house in Park Ridge a few times for dinner and it was always a pleasure to drink a bottle of wine and listen to music with him. He was a unique person and definately one of a kind. They don't make them like Roger anymore. He was loved by all who worked with him and he will be very missed. My sincerest condolences to you and your families. Best, Geoff and Melanie Atkinson

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