Kenneth G. Tolley

Ken is survived by his nephew, Lloyd Tolley (Beth Murzyn) of Crown Point and niece, Patti Barney (Tom Smith) of Munster. Great nephews, Jeff (Mina Morgan) and Matt (Kelly). Great niece, Kristina. Two great great nieces and one great great nephew. Dear friends and neighbors, Carl (Ellie) Schock and Perry Coleman of Colorado Springs. He is preceded in death by father William and mother Estella (nee Garrett). His brothers, H. Lloyd (Eleanor), Robert, Earl, and Donald. His great great niece Dena. His beloved dog Sam.

Ken served in the United States Army for over 22 years retiring as Sergeant First Class from Fort Carson in Colorado. He served in France, Germany, and Vietnam. After retiring from the army he worked and retired from School District Eight in the maintenance department in Fountain, Colorado. He also had a picture framing and mating business called Rainmaker. He was an avid photographer. Ken enjoyed spending time with neighbors, working in his backyard and garden as well as traveling the western states with his nephew, Lloyd.

A memorial graveside service for Ken will be held on Saturday, October 24, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at Chapel Lawn Memorial Gardens, 8178 Cline Ave., Crown Point, IN 46307.

Everyone is welcome to meet at the funeral home, where we will gather and process together to the graveside for the service.

The family would like to express their heartfelt gratitude to the staff of Elara Caring Hospice and Residences at Deer Creek for the compassionate care, kindness, and dignity they provided to Ken during their time with them. We are deeply grateful for the comfort and support they gave Ken and our family during their final days.