Kenneth Christian

Kenneth Harold Christian, 88, of McCook, died at his home on Monday, December 20, 2004.

Kenneth was born on October 3, 1916, at Aurora, Illinois to Harold and Edna (Balfour) Christian. He graduated from Aurora East High School, in 1934.

On August 3, 1940, he married Arlene E. Northrup at Aurora. To this union three sons were born.

Kenneth was employed as a roundhouse foreman for Burlington Northern, Chicago Burlington and Quincy Railroad until his retirement.

Kenneth had a life-long love for music. He played in several bands, taught music lessons, and repaired instruments for Hershberger’s Music Company.

He was a member of the First Congregational Church, McCook Elks Club and Masonic Lodge.

Preceding him in death were his parents; two brothers, Gail and Bob Christian; and one sister, Charlotte.

Survivors include his wife, Arlene, of McCook; thee sons, Kenneth Christian, Jr. of Junction City, KS, Terry Christian and wife, Linda, of Caledon East Ontario, Canada and Stephen Christian of Grand Island; one sister, Vera and husband, John Hunger, of Aurora, IL; four grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

Memorials may be given in his name.

Carpenter Breland Funeral Home in McCook.

The body was taken to Aurora, IL for services. Final committal took place at Spring Lake Cemetery in Aurora, IL.

Carpenter Breland Funeral Home of McCook was in charge of the arrangements.

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