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“Pat, Jane, Bob, and family.
We are so sorry for the loss of Kenny. He was a wonderful person.
Being family, it makes it very hard for us to have...Read More »
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1 of 16 | Posted by: Dale & Sue Newton - Family
“Pat, Janie and Family...My thoughts and prayers are with you. Ken will always be remembered for his kindness and big smile.
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2 of 16 | Posted by: Jill (Personette) Shaer
“My prayers goes out to the Jessup family. Ken was my supervisor when I worked in the Replacement parts at Ameriwood. He always had a kind word to say...Read More »
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3 of 16 | Posted by: Dreamalea Davis
“Pat my heart goes out to you, I know you have know idea how much your words of comfort meant to me and helped me push on last year when I lost my...Read More »
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4 of 16 | Posted by: Julie Fryman - Dowagiac, MI
“To Ken's Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time in your lives. I worked at SMC with Ken. He was such a sweet man. Always...Read More »
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5 of 16 | Posted by: Cathy Feirick - Dowagiac
“I met Ken when I was a work study at the MTEC @ SMC on the Niles campus. Ken was always smiling when I saw him. He spoke of his grandchildren often...Read More »
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6 of 16 | Posted by: Christine Smith - Niles, MI
“I worked with Ken at SMC. He was always smiling and willing to help with anything we needed. I will definitely miss him stopping in to say hello and...Read More »
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7 of 16 | Posted by: Cathy McNeil
“I was assigned security at the SMC-Niles campus while working at the sheriff's department. I will always remember Ken's kindnes and compassion...Read More »
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8 of 16 | Posted by: Sue Myer
“I enjoyed coffee and conversation with Ken almost every morning at SMC. Ken was a shining example of a good man. The kind of person that people...Read More »
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9 of 16 | Posted by: Cindy Soltys - Buchanan, MI
“I work at SMC ... and it seems like I saw Ken on each walk back from the Fitness Center after lunch. He was always cheerful, always a big smile on...Read More »
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10 of 16 | Posted by: Angie Carrico - Edwardsburg, MI
“i knew kenny from calling on Ameriwood Firniture as a salesman from South Bend Supply Co. He was always laid-back, friendly. He was just one of those...Read More »
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11 of 16 | Posted by: Lew Kimble - South Bend, IN
“Sending condolences, Aunt Pat. We will see you soon. Love to you and Jane.
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12 of 16 | Posted by: Becky Hill
“Pat, Jane and Family,
Our thoughts are with you at this time, you have been life time friends and we are so sorry , know that our prayers are with...Read More »
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13 of 16 | Posted by: Sandra and Bernie Jurgenson
“I am an instructor in the School of Business at SMC and knew Ken as a warm, friendly, kind gentlemen who remembered everyone's name. It was a...Read More »
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14 of 16 | Posted by: Joanne Strebeck - Dowagiac, MI
“I am so sad to hear of Ken's passing. But when I think of him, all I see is that smile. it lit up the room when he smiled. I had the pleaseure of...Read More »
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15 of 16 | Posted by: Louann Luft Przytakoski - MI
“Even though I didn't see him very often, Ken always had a hug for me. He was so kind and the love just oozed from him. He will always have a special...Read More »
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16 of 16 | Posted by: Barb Daniels - Niles, MI
Ken’s life began on February 14, 1937 in Dowagiac, the son of Kenneth and Marie (Thursby) Jessup. He was a 1957 graduate of Dowagiac Central High School. Ken was united in marriage to the former Patricia Carter on May 8, 1959 at the First Christian Church in Dowagiac. He served his country in the Michigan National Guard 246th Tank Battalion in Dowagiac for eight years. Ken worked for Ameriwood Products, retiring as a supervisor in 1999. He was currently working for Southwest Michigan College in both Dowagiac and Niles in the maintenance department. Ken was a member of the Dowagiac Moose Lodge. He enjoyed taking care of his home and feeding the birds. His loving family includes his wife of 50 years Patricia Jessup of Dowagiac, daughter Jane (Robert) Frontczak of Dowagiac, grandchildren Ryan (Emily) Frontczak of Dowagiac, Ashley (Chris) Eaton of California, and Allison Frontczak of Dowagiac, great grandson Mason Frontczak of Dowagiac, sisters Sharon (Stewart) Hill of Elkhart, and Arlene Wright of Cassopolis and many friends. Ken passed away suddenly on Wednesday November 18, 2009 at Lakeland Medical Center in St. Joseph. He is preceded in death by his parents and a brother Gene Jessup. His family will receive friends on Sunday from 2-6 p.m. at Yazel-Clark Chapel where his funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday led by Pastor James Tippen. Ken will be laid to rest in Mission Hills Cemetery, Niles. Memorial contributions in his name may be directed to the family in care of Patricia. Please sign his guestbook and leave a memory of Ken at www.yazel-clark.com.
