Kenneth L. Hoogheem Obituary
The memory of Kenneth L. Hoogheem (Prophetstown, Illinois), who passed away on May 11, 2026 at the age of 87, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Kenneth L. Hoogheem to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Jacob Hoogheem and Maggie Hoogheem (Ottens); his son Russ; and his siblings, June Sikkema (Robert), Irma Wiersema (Henry) and Lyle Hoogheem (Corky).
He is survived by: his former wife Geraldine Ottens; his son Ken; his wife Dixie Van Every; his children, Marcia Pritchard (John) of Mt. Prospect, IL, Lori Ryder (Jim) of Fulton, Ronald Hoogheem of Clinton, IA and David Hoogheem (Brenda) of Fulton; his daughter-in-law Patty Hoogheem of Fulton; and his grandchildren, Caitlin Haines (Josh), Blaire Laskowski (Matt), Lyndsey Ryder (Jared Hughes), Zach Ryder (Karly), Jason Ryder (Autumn), Tara Schmidt (Sol), Nicholas Hoogheem (Makenzie), Ryan Hoogheem and Bradley Leininger (Tara). He is also survived by twelve great grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established to River Bend Athletic Boosters.
