It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Kenneth Wayne Edelen of Godfrey, Illinois, born in Alton, Ontario, who passed away on June 21, 2023, at the age of 80, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was loved and cherished by many people including : his children, Shelia Edelen, Timothy Edelen (Jeanne) and Joshua Edelen (Lauren); his grandchildren, Christopher Kelly, David Axley, Stacey Edelen, Hunter Edelen, Tayler Edelen (Christopher Albert), Joshua Edelen Jr., Adri Edelen and Chandler Edelen; his father Harley Buchanan; his sister Gail Shaw; and his granddaughter Jamie Edelen.

As an expression of sympathy, the family prefers memorial contributions to a charity of your choice in the honor of Kenneth Wayne Edelen.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Gent Funeral Home Inc