Kenneth Lee Hess , age 79, of Stockton, IL passed away Friday, April 1, 2022 at Allure of Stockton. He was born in Stockton on August 29, 1942 to the late James and Gertrude (Posey) Hess. Kenny married Pamela Cox on August 13, 1972 at Calvary United Methodist Church in Stockton.

He was a 1960 graduate of Stockton High School and retired from the Stockton School District. Kenny had previously worked as a photographer, taking many wedding photos. He had also worked for Koym Electric and Kraft Foods. Kenny was an avid Stockton Blackhawks fan and enjoyed attending the sporting events. He was a Cub Scout and Boy Scout Leader. Most of all, Kenny was a family man. He loved every minute he spent with his family and enjoyed traveling with Pam to visit family that lived out of state.

He is survived by his wife, Pam Hess of Stockton; his sons, Michael Hollister of Las Vegas, NV, Steve Herburger of Kenosha, WI, Tim Hess of Canon City, CO, and Scott Hess of Stockton; his daughter, Amy (Tom) Rheingans of Portland, OR; his 10 grandchildren; his brother, LaVerne (Daune) Hess of Thousand Oaks, CA; and his sisters, Betty Galentine of Thomson, IL and Sharon (Donald) Goethe of Freeport, IL. He was preceded in death by his parents; his son, Jeff Herburger; his grandson, Alexander Hess; his brothers, Mel, Don, Wayne and Marvin Hess; and his sister, Gladys Hess.

The funeral service will be held on Saturday, April 9, 2022 at Calvary United Methodist Church in Stockton at 11:00 a.m. There will be a visitation beginning at 9:00 a.m. Interment will take place at Ladies Union Cemetery in Stockton. A memorial fund has been established.