Kenneth A Batten, Sr.

KENNETH A. BATTEN, SR., 77, of Chester, Illinois, passed away at 6:08 pm, Thursday, March 22, 2018 at Memorial Hospital, Chester, Illinois.

He was born to the late Herschel and Ida Elizabeth (nee Cato) Batten on November 25, 1940 in Broseley, Missouri.

He married Donna Canady on September 19, 1969 in St. Louis, Missouri; she survives.

Kenneth worked at Spartan Printing in the press room for 26 years. He had also worked as a truck driver for Rollet Brothers for 3 years.

He was a member of Pleasant Ridge Church in Rockwood, Illinois. He enjoyed going to church. Kenneth was a Boy Scout leader in DuQuoin, Illinois. He also taught karate and was a leader in Explorer Scout. He liked listening to classic country music and going for car rides to look for deer. Kenneth also enjoyed fishing, camping, reading, and working on motorcycles with his son.

Survivors:

Wife:                       Donna Batten                                           Chester, IL

2 Children:              Kenny (Diana) Batten, Jr.                         Chester, IL

Kenya (Kade) Barber                               Colorado Springs, CO

2 Brothers:              Harry Batten                                             Stewart, TN

Dennis (Janice) Batten                             Belton, TX

9 Grandchildren:     Sloan Barber, Austin Barber, Logan Barber, Kenny (Amy) Batten,

Travis ( Alexandrea ) Phelps, Alex Phelps, Morgan (Fiance – Ryan

Spencer) Batten, Jessie (Fiancee – Haley Johnson) Phelps, and

Carolann Batten

11 Great Grandchildren

Many Nieces, Nephews, Cousins and Friends

Preceded in Death by : Parents, 4 Brothers and 1 Sister

Funeral Service :              2:00 pm, Sunday, March 25, 2018

Pechacek-McClure Funeral Home, Chester, Illinois

Officiating: Pastor Tom Klausing

Interment :                       Paradise Cemetery

Steeleville, Illinois

Visitation: Sunday, 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

Pechacek-McClure Funeral Home, Chester, Illinois

Memorials :                      Family Choice