Kenneth R McLearen

He is the loving son to the late Robert and Luella McLearen; loving husband for 45 years to Sheila; proud father to Shannon (Brandon) Irwin and Kenneth (Elise) McLearen; cherished "Pa" to Jason, Bailey, Olivia, and Jordan; beloved brother to Thomas McLearen, James (the late Aynne) McLearen, and Pamela (David) McCollum; brother-in-law to Jack (Felicia) McGrury, Wai (the late Wan) Ow, and Lin Yee (Keith) Wohlers; Uncle Ken to many nieces and nephews and good friend to many.

Ken is a 1969 graduate of St. Rita High School. He will be remembered for his unsurpassed quick wit and sense of humor. He was a favored bartender at AmVets Post 192 in Bridgeview. Ken was an accomplished guitar player, and played in many bands in his younger years, and later in his golden years. The family will be comforted knowing the fun and loving memories he gave them.

Visitation will be Tuesday, August 20, 2019 from 3:00-9:00 pm at Andrew J. McGann & Son Funeral home (10727 S. Pulaski Rd.; Chicago, IL 60655). Funeral services will be Wednesday, August 21, 2019 at 11:00 am at Andrew J. McGann & Son Funeral Home. He will be laid to rest in St. Casmir Catholic Cemetery.