Kenneth Lafontaine

Kenneth Wayne LaFontaine, 68 of Roscoe, passed away June 10, 2019, due to a sudden illness. Everyone who knew Ken knew that he valued hard work, building and running a successful business, Forest City Decorators, with his own two hands from the ground up. Ken loved his family fiercely and they all knew he would be there for them no matter what. He will always be remembered for his sense of humor, his hearty laugh and his Donald Duck impression he performed for his grandchildren.  His presence will be missed dearly by all who had the privilege to meet him. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Deborah; son, Kenneth (Christi); five grandchildren, Lauren, Sam, Logan, Caitlin, and Spencer; mother, Donna Hall; sisters, Georgann, Pam and Cindy and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his beloved daughter, Aimee. A celebration of his life will be held on Friday, June 21, 2019, from 4-6 p.m. at the Iron Workers Union Hall, 5640 Sockness Drive, Rockford with words of remembrance at 6 p.m. In place of flowers memorials to the Walter Lawson Children’s Home 1820 Walter Lawson Drive, Loves Park, IL 61111. The family was assisted by Stateline Cremations.