Kenneth Boen

Alvin Kenneth Boen, 81, of Alvin passed away with his family by his side at 12:32 AM on August 20, 2023 at his home.

Kenneth was born September 20, 1941 to Orval and Evelyn Boen of Alvin, IL. He met the love of his life Sherrill (Cade) Boen the summer of 1960; they married October 4th, 1963 in Collison, IL and she survives.

Together they share three children, Lori (Todd) Horton, Kevin (Pam) Boen, and Kelli (Jared) Silver; 8 grandchildren, Tyler (Jamie) Horton, Katelyn (Brandon) Pundt, Jake (Shelby) Horton, Kaylan (Riley) Hines, Shayla (Jacob) Ohl, Luke (Ashley) Horton, Collin Hoskins, and Lake (Chloe) Hoskins; and 12 great grandchildren, Jameson, Rylann, Reagan, Casen, Landry, Evelyn, Ira, Taylor, Kenlee, Sage, Layla, and Kolsen as well as two sister, Shirley Cox and Karen Koehn.

Kenneth is preceded in death by his parents.

Kenneth attended Rossville High School while working on the family farm and later began working at Chuckles until he retired. He had a passion for raising livestock, riding/driving horses, and collecting antique tractors.

Kenneth loved watching his kids participate in rodeos. He was always found tinkering around on his tractor collection, mowing his beautiful yard, or sitting outside with a cold Pepsi in hand. Kenneth loved all of his hobbies but, what he loved most was watching his family grow.

Kenneth always talked about how lucky he was for the family he has but the family would like him and Sherrill to know that they are the lucky ones for them creating something so special. Kenneth will always be known for his hard work, love and respect he showed to others.

A Celebration of Life Graveside Service will be held at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, August 23, 2023 at Bethel Cemetery in Alvin, IL. Daniel Mikel will officiate. Burial will be in Bethel Cemetery in Alvin. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, August 22, 2023 from 5-7:00 PM at Sunset Funeral Home and Cremation Center in Danville, Illinois, 3940 N Vermilion St. Danville, Illinois 61834.

Memorials may be made in Kenneths memory to the Vermilion County 4-H Programs.

Please join Kenneths family in sharing memories, photos and videos on his tribute wall at www.sunsetfuneralhome.com .