STEELEVILLE – Kenneth "Kenny" L. Bockhorn, 90, of Steeleville, passed away Wednesday, February 10, 2021, at Coulterville Care Center, Coulterville, IL.

Kenny was born in Steeleville, Illinois, on December 26, 1930, the son of Ernest and Martha (Hogrefe) Bockhorn.  He married Dorothy L. Waltemate on July 9, 1955 in Steeleville, IL. Kenny served in the US Air Force, during the Korean conflict. He was a member of Peace Lutheran Church of Steeleville, IL, BBK American Legion Post 480, Steeleville, and was a former member of Steeleville Chamber of Commerce.

Kenny is survived by his wife Dorothy Bockhorn of Steeleville, children; Phillip (Vanessa) Bockhorn of Lake Orion, MI, David (Margaret) Bockhorn of Las Vegas, NV, and Susan (Mike) Dierks of Steeleville, IL, six grandchildren; Zachary & Eli Dierks, Haley & Casey (Carlos) Bockhorn, Palmer McGuire, and Sasha Suratos, brother, Willard (Laverne) Bockhorn of Sparta, IL.

Kenny is preceded in death by his parents, four brothers: Marvin, Wayne, Earl, and Orville.

Funeral service will be held at 1:30 pm, Sunday, February 21, 2021, at Peace Lutheran Church in Steeleville, IL with Reverend Matt Helfrich and Parrish Ministry Assistant Julie Posth officiating. Friends may call from 12:30 pm until hour of service.  Due to executive order, face masks must be worn, and social distancing guidelines will be followed.  Memorials may be given to Peace Lutheran Church, Steeleville, IL and can be mailed to Wilson's Funeral Home, P.O. Box 217, Steeleville, IL 62288.  To sign the guestbook, visit www.wilsonsfuneralhome.net .