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  • Visitation

    Saturday, August 14, 2021

    9:30 – 11:30 am

    Meridith Funeral Home, Lebanon, IL.

  • Service

    Saturday, August 14, 2021

    11:30 am

    Meridith Funeral Home, Lebanon, IL.

  • Full Obituary

    Kenneth J. “Ken” Pasek, 76, of Summerfield, IL, passed away Friday, August 6, 2021, at his home.

    He was born January 23, 1945, to Peter and Frances (nee Kula) Pasek, in Madison, IL.  He married Mary Ann Haury-Williams on December 21, 2006, in St. Clair County.

    Ken was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Lebanon, IL, and the Men’s Club at St. Joseph.  He fried fish every Lenten season for the Church.  He was an Air Force Veteran and member of the Lebanon Garden Club.  Ken owned Grape & Grain Liquor Store in Lebanon for several years, before he started working as a Real Estate Appraiser, which last for over 25 years.

    Ken loved cars and always enjoyed going to the races.  He made friends everywhere he went and would help anybody out when he could.  Some of his favorite past-times included listening to Jazz music, cooking and reading, and telling Bad Dad Jokes.  A true family man, he loved spending time with his family and playing with his grandchildren.

    He was preceded in death by his parents, Peter and Frances Pasek; sister, Paula Margason; nephew, Shawn Margason; uncle, John Kula.

    Ken is survived by his wife, Mary Ann Pasek, Summerfield, IL; daughters, Sarah (Christian Corich) Pasek, Susan Pasek; step-children, Melissa (Matt) Streif, Michael (April) Williams; grandchildren, Neenah Williams, Alayna Streif, Amilya Streif, Braedon Williams; siblings, David Pasek, Mary Frances (Frank Gurskis) Pasek; nephews, Nicholas Pasek, Thomas Margason; and many fur-baby grandchildren.

    Memorials may be made to Horner Park, Lebanon, IL.

    Visitation: Saturday, August 14, 2021, from 9:30 – 11:30 am, Meridith Funeral Home, Lebanon, IL.

    Funeral Service: Saturday, August 14, 2021, 11:30 am, Meridith Funeral Home, Lebanon, IL.

    Interment: at a later date

    Meridith Funeral Home, Lebanon, IL.

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9 Condolences
 
  1. Charlotte Siverly / August 9, 2021 at 6:12 pm

    Mary Ann sorry for the loss of Ken. I know you loved him very much. I would love to come to the visitation but am laid up with back and neck issues. Anticipating surgery. My sympathy to the girls. I could see on facebook he was so much in their lives. Take care. Prayers for you and family.

  2. Chuck & Sue DeLorme / August 10, 2021 at 9:58 am

    Mary Ann and family we are deeply sad to hear of Ken’s passing. A truly good friend since we came to Lebanon and many good memories of Father Karban’s scripture classes, church and our Lenten fish fries over the last 40 years. We hope these next days y’all share many good memories of the life and times of Ken’s life among you. I look forward to visiting with your family at Ken’s celebration of life this Saturday. May God’s blessings continue to surround you as you struggle with Ken’s departure from life into eternal life with our Father. Love, Chuck & Sue

  3. Joseph Cioni / August 11, 2021 at 6:15 am

    Mary Ann, I am so sorry for your loss. I always knew it would be a good day in the office when I saw Ken scheduled. He always lightened up the day for us. I met Ken even before Barb and I moved into our present location 40 years ago. My condolences to you and to the family.

  4. Ron and Cheryl Deckard / August 11, 2021 at 9:08 am

    Prayers for your family at this time of loss.

  5. Mary Strang / August 11, 2021 at 1:57 pm

    Mary Ann and family, I am so sorry to hear of Ken’s passing. I always loved talking with you both and always looked forward to seeing you. You both remain in my thoughts and prayers. Blessings, Mary

  6. Michele Rowe / August 11, 2021 at 5:40 pm

    I am so sad to learn of Ken’s passing. I always enjoyed talking with him whenever our paths crossed. He always loved to laugh and his smile was definitely memorable. Holding you in my heart. Michele Rowe

  7. Jim & June Becherer / August 12, 2021 at 4:49 pm

    Mary Ann I sorry for your loss. I’m praying for you and your family .

  8. Thomas J Forsyth / August 12, 2021 at 7:35 pm

    I am surprised and saddened to hear of Ken’s passing. Ken was a valued member of our St. Joseph’s guitar choral group for many years, and it was a blessing to know and worship with him. While I have not gotten to spend time with him in recent years, it was always nice to run into him at the fish fries or elsewhere. I know he will be missed by many. My prayers are with you, Mary Ann, Sarah, Susan and the rest of the family. May eternal rest in the arms of Christ be his.

  9. Nancy K. Fohne / August 15, 2021 at 7:47 am

    Mary Ann & family, I was so sorry to hear of Ken’s passing. My sympathies and prayers are with you and the family. Nancy Fohne

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