Kenneth “Gene” Cheatham of Schaumburg formerly of Wood Dale; beloved husband of 56 years to Carol (nee Ketcham); loving father of Kirk (Paula), Tim (Sonia), Ernie and John (Ana); cherished grandfather of Tim, Tom, Josh, Katie, Diana, Nadia, Itza, Gwen and Nathan; proud great grandfather of Amie, Paco, Cody, Alexis, Tyler, Allison and the late Evelyn; dear brother of Ron, Chuck, Gloria and the late Tom and Lonnie; son of the late Kenneth and Ada (nee Lovell).
He was a veteran of the US Army and loved spending time with his family.
Visitation Saturday, December 22nd 1:00 p.m. until the time of funeral service 5:00 p.m. at the Countryside Funeral Home & Crematory, 950 South Bartlett Rd., (at Stearns Rd.) Bartlett. Following services cremation will be at the Countryside Crematory. 630-289-7575 or www.countrysidefuneralhomes.com