Kenneth A. Barker

Kenneth A. Barker passed away at 8:35 a.m., on Thursday, October 15, 2026, at Goldwater Care in Roseville, IL. Kenneth was born August 25, 1945, in Canton, to Carl and Letha (Saunders) Barker. Kenneth married Linda Crowe on October 23, 1964, in Lewistown. She survives.

Kenneth is also survived by one son, Kenneth A. Barker II of Mapleton; five sisters, Jeannine Melvin, Naomi Mason, Roberta Dieckow, Sherryll Dieckow, and Carole O’Brien; and two grandchildren, Clint Barker and Makenna Barker.

Kenneth is preceded in death by his parents; and one brother, Robert Barker.

Kenneth was an Accounting Clerk at Caterpillar for 30 years. He also farmed.

Cremation rites have been accorded. There will be no services at this time.

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Oaks-Hines Funeral Home and Crematory in Canton is in charge of arrangements.