Kenneth (Ken) Stang

February 25, 1958 - March 14, 2017

Kenneth (Ken) Stang, 59, of Kankakee passed away at his home on March 14, 2017, Mr. Stang was born February 25, 1958 in Kankakee, IL. HIs parents are William and Betty (Kime) Stang. Both of whom proceed their son in death. As a young man, Ken farmed with his father in the Aroma Park area before establishing his own auto repair business. He owned and operated Ken's Garage in Aroma Park for 35 years Ken graduated from Kankakee Eastridge High School, Class of '76 Ken was an avid Chicago Cubs and Bulls fan. He enjoyed fishing, especially the semi-annual fishing trips to southern IL, with his brother and friends. These same buddies also enjoyed weekly card games for many years. Ken was also a NASCAR fan and this past spring he had the thrill of a lifetime chance to drive a NASCAR race car around the track at the Joliet Speedway. In recent years, he became an enthusiastic remote control boat racer. He achieved "US 1" status in July of 2003 at Milford, Michigan, at the international race. Ken was a co-founder of the local Rip Tide Remote Control Boat Club. He also enjoyed traveling the Midwest racing his remote control boats. Surviving are his sister and brother in law, Nancy and Terry DuTour of Aroma Park. Also surviving are a brother and sister in law, Kirk and Kaye Stang of Kankake He will be greatly missed by his aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. Ken had many friends among them his fishing buddies and remote control boat friends, who were like his second family. A memorial service will be held in St. Anne in conjunction with the Rip Tide Remote Control Boat Club Regatta that will be dedicated to Ken in June. Memorials can be made to Hospice of Kankakee Please sign the guest book at Jensenmemorialchapel.com