Kenneth Stanley Young
Graveside services for Kenneth Stanley Young, 89, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Monday, February 5, 2018 at the Howell Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mr. Young died 1:06 a.m., Saturday, February 3, 2018 at NHC HealthCare. He was born March 21, 1928 at Des Moines, Iowa to Charlie R. Young and Ila D. Craig Young. On April 25, 1953, Mr. Young was married at Chicago, Illinois to Mildred “Millie” Theresa Jurich who preceded him in death on January 4, 2001. He was a veteran having served with the United States Army. Before his retirement, Mr. Young had been employed for twenty-six years as a blueprint reader with Link Belt Company, Chicago, Illinois. He was a member of the American Legion and Am Vets of West Plains; also, he enjoyed playing games. Mr. Young was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church.
He is survived by two children, Bonnie Koll and children, Brian and Dana, Chicago, Illinois and Gary Young, wife, Diane and children, Jamie and Gary Young, Jr., Chicago, Illinois; two great grandchildren, Alex and Hannah Koll; four brothers, Thomas Young, wife, Joyce, Pottersville, Missouri, Howard Young, Charles Young, and Sam Young, wife, Lana, all of West Plains, Missouri; four sisters, Violet Luna, West Plains, Missouri, Venita Howard, Dora, Missouri, Shirley Rosenbum, husband, Kenneth, West Plains, Missouri and Connie Hunt, husband, Herman, Pottersville, Missouri; numerous nieces and nephews.
His parents, wife, and two sisters, Edna Pratt and Virginia Young, preceded him in death.
Visitation will be from 8:30 until 9:30 a.m., Monday, February 5th, at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Susan (Kristufek) Caponigro Family
February 3, 2018 @ 8:12 pm
Our thoughts and prayers go out to Bonnie and Gary. So very sorry for your loss. Sending our love your way in this time of need.
Gary Young
February 4, 2018 @ 8:42 am
My grandpa Young was a very caring, sweet, and funny person. I always enjoyed seeing him, whether he came to Chicago or me and my family would see him in West Plains. He was a grandfather that any grandchild could ask for, from letting us ride his lawn mower, to bring us to my aunts and uncles farms to pet and feed the animals and to ride the horses. I remember one night we were playing dominoes at the kitchen table and we caught him keeping extra dominoes on the side so he could win, that was so funny. Those are the memories I will never forget about my grandpa Young. I will always love him and never forget him. Say hi to grandma for me. I Love You!
Little Gary
Dana Koll
February 4, 2018 @ 2:32 pm
We had to say goodbye to my amazing grandfather. As I grieve the loss, I know you lived the life you wanted surrounded by lots of love. I find peace knowing you are no longer tired, but are now in a place that reunites you with Grandma.
I am truly blessed to have you as my grandpa and you were instrumental in giving me the best childhood. I know I will see you again, but until that day, you will live in my heart.
I will love you always and forever,
Dana
Xoxo
Jamie Young
February 4, 2018 @ 10:17 pm
Kenneth was my grandfather. He was a great and funny man. He always cared for others and loved my grandmother dearly. I have many memories I will cherish. He always knew how to make everyone laugh in any situation given to him.