Kenneth Oostman

Kenneth Lee Oostman Sr., age 84, entered God’s kingdom on May 3rd, 2024 after a 14 year battle with Mesothelioma. He passed peacefully at home surrounded by family.

A lifelong Chicago native, Ken was born November 28th, 1939, the oldest of seven brothers. Among his many accomplishments, Ken served 6 years in the National Guard and, upon his retirement, 50 years with the Pipefitters Union. He adored hunting and fishing as well as gardening.

Ken, a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather, and brother, is survived by his wife, Dolores; son, Kenneth Jr. (Jaclyn); four grandchildren, Katherine, Kelly, Kenneth III and Athena; and his brothers, Wayne (Rose), Donald (Lindy), Gary (Emily), Norman (Roseanne) and the late Stanley and Stephen.

For those seeking to honor his memory, please consider a donation to Samaritan’s Purse P.O. Box 3000, Boone, NC 28607 CLICK HERE FOR ONLINE DONATION or Faith Comes By Hearing, 2421 Aztec Road NE, Albuquerque, NM 87107 CLICK HERE FOR ONLINE DONATION .

Visitation Tuesday, May 7, 2024 from 3-8 p.m. Funeral Service Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at 10:30 a.m. at Colonial Chapel, 15525 S. 73rd Ave. (155th/Wheeler Dr. & Harlem) Orland Park, IL. Interment private at Orland Memorial Park Cemetery, Orland Park, IL.

Below is a photo tribute celebrating Kenneth's life.


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