Born: October 11, 1954 - Deceased: April 16, 2022
Kenneth Hipskind of Fairview Heights, Illinois passed away on Saturday, April 16, 2022 at Memorial Hospital in Belleville, Illinois. He was surrounded by family at the time of his death and passed peacefully across the veil having received the Last Rites of the Holy Catholic Church.
He was preceded in death by his:
Parents, Dr. John and Maxine Hipskind and our dear sister Mary Eileen Hipskind.
He is survived by his:
Daughter, Lori Hipskind-Burdick DaCosse (Robert) and her children Eve and Jack, his sons John Hipskind (Wendy) and their children Hayley and Hadley, and Gregory Hipskind (Emily) and their children Samuel and Reid. He is also survived by his 5 brothers- Dr. S. Gregory Hipskind (Marji), John G. Hipskind (Tracy), Dr. Timothy Hipskind (Caroline), David Hipskind (Sharon) and Patrick Hipskind (Lisa) and three sisters- Elizabeth Hipskind Taylor (Donn), Carolee Hipskind Schrader (David) and Ann Hipskind Hoerner (Kevin) and numerous loving nephews and nieces.
Ken was a graduate of Blessed Sacrament Grade School and Althoff Catholic High School. After serving honorably in the U.S. Navy, he worked for Lockheed-Martin in California as well as the St. Clair County Sheriff’s Department. He completed a degree in Business Administration with Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville, graduating with honors.
Ken enjoyed attending and watching sports of all types and was a huge Cardinal baseball and Blues hockey fan. In his later years he most enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren upon whom he doted. Ken was a very loving person and had a big heart. He was respected as a very intelligent and passionate man, particularly regarding the causes in which he believed. Ken led a life of belief in Christ’s redeeming love. He will be missed by many.
Memorials: Memorials may be made to the Blessed Sacrament School.
Visitation: Visitation from 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m., Friday, April 22, 2022, at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church in Belleville, IL.
Funeral: Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, April 22, 2022, at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, with Father Matthew Elie officiating. Interment will follow at Highland City Cemetery, Highland, IL.
20 Comments
I am so sorry for your loss, praying for all of you .
Thank you Maryruth!! We appreciate your thoughtfulness.
Our deepest sympathies to the entire Hipskind family. One of the best and truly great guy .
Hi David, thank you for the post! We appreciate your thoughtfulness. God bless!
I am so sorry for your family’s loss. My thoughts are with you all.
Thank you Keith! Very much appreciated. I hope all is well with you.
Thank you Keith! We appreciate you taking the time to post that!!
So very sorry for your loss. He was a great guy!
Thank you Claire! Yes a good man, we’ll miss him
My deepest sympathies to my friend Tim and the entire Hipskind family . Prayers for peace, comfort and understanding to you all .
So sorry for your loss. He was so fun and nice in High School. Sending love
Condolences and prayers for a long time friend .
Thank you so much Shelley! We will miss him.
Carolee and all the Hipskind family you are in our thoughts and prayers. We are so sorry for your loss. We take comfort knowing he is in the arms of our Savior Jesus Christ. God bless and give you all a peace that passes all understanding.
Thank you to everyone he was a
Wonderful uncle. He will be missed !!❤️
I’m so sorry to hear this news. 😢🙏
Hi Shelly! Thank you for your post and prayers.
Carolee,
So very sorry to hear about your brother. You and your family will be in my prayers.
Patty Clark Randolph
My deepest sympathy to Greg & Emily along with the rest of your family. May your father rest in peace.
My deepest sympathies to all of you, all of the Hipskind family. I can still picture clearly the family and the love in your wonderful home on Signal Hill Blvd. My heart and love go out to all of you.