Kenneth Harold Urban
March 28, 1941 - November 12, 2020
Cemetery
St. John the Baptist Cemetery
2302 Church Street
Johnsburg, IL 60051
815-385-2400 |
Mass
St. John the Baptist Catholic Church
2302 W. Church Street
Johnsburg, IL 60051
815-385-1477 |
Tuesday 11/17, 9:00 am

Kenneth Harold Urban, 79, of Highwood, and a longtime former resident of Johnsburg, passed away November 12, 2020,  at Northwestern Medicine Evanston Hospital. He was born March 28, 1941, in Chicago, to Herbert and Eleanor (Glon) Urban.  Ken married Marie Rose Abbinanti on April 21, 1964. 
 
Ken proudly served in the United States Air Force from 1961 to 1965 and was a proud veteran for his country.Ken was an art-loving, saxophone-playing jazz enthusiast, who also had a green thumb. He had a flair for photography and even had one of his photos hanging in the US pentagon. Ken was hard-working and dedicated in to profession of Histology. Of his lasting legacy will be that he was a founding member for the National Society for Histotechnology and the Illinois Society for Histotechnologists. He loved life, his family and friends and an occasional cigar, glass of fine wine or imported beer!  He will be missed by all who knew him.

He is survived by his dear children, Michael (Francys) Urban, Cynthia Urban, Ann Marie (Gary) Copp, Janice (Matt Krenger) Urban; his grandchildren, Camille, Kevin, Paula, Daphne; siblings, Gail Platis and Mark Szweda; brother-in-law, Frank Abbinanti; niece, Dana Urban and nephews, Anthony Abbinanti and Jason Wirth.

In addition to his parents, Kenneth was preceded in death by his loving wife, Marie Rose; his brothers, Thomas Urban and Gary Szweda.

In lieu of flowers, donations are being accepted at one of Ken’s favorite Jazz radio stations, WDCB. Use this link, https://wdcb.org/urban On-line condolence messages can also be made on this site. 

The Funeral mass will be celebrated at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Johnsburg on Tuesday, Nov 17, 2020 at 9 a.m. with burial at St. John The Baptist Cemetery to follow.

In accordance with public gathering restrictions, attendees are expected to wear a mask and observe social distancing. The funeral home staff will monitor capacity limits.  Arrangements were entrusted to Justen Funeral Home & Crematory. For more information, please call the funeral home at 815-385-2400, or visit www.justenfh.com

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Cemetery
St. John the Baptist Cemetery
2302 Church Street
Johnsburg, IL 60051
815-385-2400 | Map
Mass
St. John the Baptist Catholic Church
2302 W. Church Street
Johnsburg, IL 60051
815-385-1477 | Map
Tuesday 11/17, 9:00 am

Kenneth Harold Urban, 79, of Highwood, and a longtime former resident of Johnsburg, passed away November 12, 2020,  at Northwestern Medicine Evanston Hospital. He was born March 28, 1941, in Chicago, to Herbert and Eleanor (Glon) Urban.  Ken married Marie Rose Abbinanti on April 21, 1964.    Ken proudly served in the United States Air…

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Grace left a message on November 17, 2020:
Sending lots of love and hugs to the family. Ken was a dear friend and always a blast at the NSH meetings. His hand cream recipe was the best! He will be missed. Until we meet again...
Martha Ann left a message on November 17, 2020:
I am so sorry for your lose. I first met Ken at the meeting were we decided to form NSH. We shared some fun times at the meetings during our tenure. Ken loved music especially Jazz, and he could play that sax. In later years he would talk about his children and his grandchildren with the pride that only a Dad would share. He would run around NSH with his pool on how long the Keynote speaker would speak. Although he may be gone Ken will be remembered with love.
Jean Dauck-Mitchell left a message on November 16, 2020:
Thanks Ken for your friendship and freely sharing your knowledge and vast wisdom and insight on histology, wine, sports, jazz and crazy socks..... You will be greatly missed. Jean
Arlene Moles left a message on November 16, 2020:
Ann Marie our most heartfelt sympathy in the loss of your dear father. Prayers for you and your family at this difficult time. Jim and Arlene Moles
Ann Marie Copp left a message on November 16, 2020:
Blue for the color of your smiling eyes.
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
Neil A left a message on November 16, 2020:
I have very fond memories of Ken teaching me much that I know about histology from when I joined Surgipath back in the 1990's! Great man with tons of wit and humor - it was always super fun hanging out together!
Dale Charles left a message on November 16, 2020:
Ken helped me a lot when I started working at Leica and I enjoyed learning from him and am sorry to hear of his passing.
Antonio S left a message on November 16, 2020:
Ken trained me all I know about histology when I joined Surgipath back in the 1999. He was great person and friend with tons of knowledge and humor. You will be greatly missed. My condolences to the Urban Family.
Craig J. Engel left a message on November 16, 2020:
Ken was good man and a cool cat. Happy to have known him and spent time with him. I'm going to go sit in the massage chair that I bought from him and think about the moments we once shared.
Allan Linda Schaefer left a message on November 16, 2020:
My God now receive Ken into his open and loving arms for his ultimate welcome home ????Rip the special time Linda andI got to spend time with him and Frank in Puerto Vallarta
Lorri Fontechia left a message on November 16, 2020:
On behalf of Den, myself and our entire family, our deepest condolences to all of you. Our prayers and thoughts are with you. May you find some comfort that Ken is with Marie.
Linda Mormino left a message on November 15, 2020:
A good man, wonderful friend, great boss. He will be greatly missed. Goodbye friend, til we meet again, God bless.
Ann Marie left a message on November 15, 2020:
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