Kenneth Stockero,

Kenneth J. Stockero Sr., 76, of Crystal Falls, passed away, Tuesday April 20, at his home surrounded by his loving family. Ken was born on May 2, 1933 in Crystal Falls and was the son of the late Peter and Marie (Nowak) Stockero. He has been a lifelong resident of Crystal Falls and a graduate of Crystal Falls High School. Ken attended Technical School and then the Police Academy. From 1951-54 he served with the United States Army during the Korean Conflict. After returning from the service, Ken married the former Marilyn Tousignant on November 13, 1954 in Crystal Falls , she preceded him in death on November 6, 2001. Ken worked as a machinist for several years. From August of 1967 to February of 1975 he was a police officer for the City of Crystal Falls. Ken then worked as a fire fighter for the city for about 15 years until 1990 when he returned to the police department and retired as Chief of Police in June of 1993. He was a member of Guardian Angels Church in Crystal Falls. Ken loved to hunt and fish. He enjoyed waterskiing with his grandchildren and playing cards with his buddies. He most enjoyed spending time with his family. Ken is survived by his five children, Michelle (Gary) Turner of Crystal Falls, Deborah ( Ron Lehtikangas) West of Crystal Falls, Sally McCarthy of Crystal Falls, Kenneth “Joey” (Sheila) Stockero Jr. of Crystal Falls and Kathy (Paul) Kinville of Harvey, MI; grandchildren, Patrick Turner, Michael Turner (Amy Fabri), Bobbi Jo (Jim Anderson) Stockero, Billie Jo Stockero, Sammy Jo Stockero, Kaylee West, Michael West, Ryan and Ben Lehtikangas, Adelle (Jim) Ashcraft, John Anderson, Jessica Stachowicz (Tom Zima), Jacob Stachowicz; great grandchildren, McKenzie and Zackery, Hal and Tommy Hoenig, Torie and James, Emily, Luke, Abagail, Noah, Hayden, Kaylin and Taylor; and Nancy Hay, the mother of Bobbi Jo, Billie Jo, and Sammy Jo Stockero. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Roy and Robert “Popo” Stockero. Visitation will be from 9:00 to 11:00am CST on Friday, April 23, at the Nash Funeral Home in Crystal Falls. Police, fire and military personnel will stand honor guard while the Eastside Veterans Council conducts a pass-in-review at 11:00am CST at the funeral home. Funeral services will follow at 11:30am CST at Guardian Angels Catholic Church in Crystal Falls. Fr. Jeffrey Kurtz will officiate. Burial will be in the Evergreen Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Northstar Hospice. The family wishes to express their deepest gratitude to Northstar Hospice, the Iron County Cancer Society and a special thank you to Mary Lou Alexa. Condolences to the family of Kenneth J. Stockero Sr. may be made online at www.nashfuneralhome.net The family has entrusted the Nash Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Crystal Falls with the arrangements.

Kenneth Stockero,

May 2, 1933 - April 20, 2010