OREGON – Kenneth E. Jackson, age 67, died Sunday, July 7, 2024 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Ken was born February 8, 1957 in Elmhurst, IL the son of Clyde and June (Schimmel) Jackson. He married Linda Passini on April 7, 1990 at Hanson’s Hideaway while on horseback. Ken worked several years for the Oregon School District Maintenance Department, and also worked as a limo driver and truck driver. He drove grain truck for Maplehurst Farms and also worked for the fire watch department at the Exelon Generating Station in Byron, IL. In 1991, Ken and Linda moved from Countryside, IL to Oregon, IL where they built their own home. He loved to be with his family and with nature. He formerly participated in the color guard of the Calvaliers Drum & Bugle Corp in Rosemont, IL. Ken was an ordained minister. He and Linda loved to travel to Mexico, which was his favorite place to visit. He was predeceased by his parents Clyde and June Jackson, his daughter Brandy Garland, his sister Dorothy Marianski, his brother Rick Jackson and will be greeted by his faithful dog and companion Sheeba. Ken is survived by his wife Linda of Oregon, IL; his son William J. Karlovic of Joliet, IL; his brothers Robert (Ellen) Jackson of Michigan, and Jack (Kathleen) Jackson of Hoffman Estates, IL; his grandchildren: Ryse Karlovic, Zoelle Karlovic, Hannah Garland, Louis Garland, and Vince Jessup; many brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews. He will be missed by his dog companions Mia and Trixie. At Ken’s request, no services are planned at this time. A memorial fund is established in his name for St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital and may be directed to his family. Visit www.farrellhollandgale.com to leave a condolence or memory of Ken.
