Kenneth Harry Timmins Sr.

Ken married Mary Lou Orlandino in 1958 and together they had two children, Ken Jr. and Lorri. Mary Lou passed away on September 27, 1967. After a period of grief, Ken met Gloria Will (Tarsitano). Gloria was widowed and had three children, Laura, Daniel and Lynne. Ken and Gloria were married on August 3, 1968 and subsequently had a child of their own, Nancy, born on July 4, 1970.

A veteran of the U.S. Navy and member of the Lions Club, Ken graduated from Morton East High School. He retired from Edward Hines Lumber Company after 43 years of employment in management.

Ken enjoyed sporting events, especially his children’s, the Chicago White Sox, golf, being outdoors, his farm, gardening and animals, especially deer.

He is lovingly survived by his wife of 48 years, Gloria Timmins; children, Laura (Rick) Moses, Daniel, Kenneth Jr., Lynne (Robert) Basile and Lorri; grandchildren, Sarah, David, Michael, Charlie, Maxwell, Chelsea, Margo, Jack, AJ, Danny, Emily, Luke, Nick, Matthew and Michael; great-granddaughter, Annabel; sister, Fran Plant; brother, James Timmins and other relatives and friends.

Ken was preceded in death by his parents, Harry and Janes Timmins; first wife, Mary Lou Timmins and his beautiful daughter, Nancy Timmins.

A celebration of Ken’s life will be held on January 14th at 2:30 p.m. at First United Methodist Church, 236 W. Crystal Lake Ave., Crystal Lake. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's foundation or charity of your choice. Online condolences may be submitted at querhammerandflagg.com