It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Kenneth E. Frels of Coal Valley, Illinois, born in Barstow, Illinois, who passed away on November 3, 2022, at the age of 90, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was loved and cherished by many people including : his parents, Floyd Frels and Lila Frels (Wainright); his wife Donna DePorter; his children, Steve Frels (Valerie), Linda Johnson (Ed) of Aliso Viejo, CA and John Frels (Monica) of Libertyville, IL; his grandchildren, Michael Frels (Angela), Jenny Lenger (Tom), Thomas Johnson, Andrew Frels, Kate Frels and Ryan Frels; his great grandchildren, Lucas, Tyler, Clare, Shane and Carter; his brothers, Ted Frels and Everett Frels; his sister-in-law Kathy Neilson; and his brother Melvin.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Maria Goretti Church or Clarissa Cook Hospice House.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Rafferty Funeral Home