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Ken L. Harper

Ken L. Harper

  • October 2, 1963 - January 26, 2012
  • Sodus, Michigan
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“Kenny, I am so thankful to the Lord that I was able to visit you before you went home to be with Him. Because of you I was able to visit with my...Read More » ”
1 of 19 | Posted by: Rudy Haak - Mesick, MI

“We went from a couple teens listening to music and playing guitar in your bedroom to two men wishing things could me different, but accepting that...Read More » ”
2 of 19 | Posted by: Orville Williams Sr. - MI

“To my "brother" Kenny: You will be missed so much. Over the years I have grown to think of you as my brother even though you are my brother in law....Read More » ”
3 of 19 | Posted by: Sheila Demorrow - odessa, TX

“Uncle Kenny, We will always remember you. We love you. You will be missed. You will always be in our hearts. Love, Chris & Shelby ”
4 of 19 | Posted by: Shelby & Chris Topping - MI

“Uncle Kenny, We will always remember you. We love you. You will be missed. You will always be in our hearts. Love, Chris & Shelby ”
5 of 19 | Posted by: Shelby & Chris Topping - MI

“My dear Ken, You are my favorite second son, and I love you so very much. God sent you to me so I could have some happiness in my life. Then God...Read More » ”
6 of 19 | Posted by: Mom - Sodus, MI - Mom

“To my Brother, For now my heart is broken that you have left us too soon. For now your memories will be cherished, but that is only for now. That...Read More » ”
7 of 19 | Posted by: Kathy Briney - Sodus, MI - Sister

“To my Uncle Kenny, for the short 16 years that i knew him we always joked, and laughed together in the good times and the bad, those are the times...Read More » ”
8 of 19 | Posted by: Megan Capitan - Benton Harbor, MI

“I love you, Daddy. ”
9 of 19 | Posted by: Gabbie - Leesville, SC - daughter

“Ken was such a wonderful man. He had a huge heart and treated me like one of his own! Thanks for putting up with us during our crazy teenage years...Read More » ”
10 of 19 | Posted by: Emily (Blair) Bartnes - MN

“To my dad I ahve way too many memories to share and think of them everyday. I really miss you and my heart aches whenever I think of you which is...Read More » ”
11 of 19 | Posted by: Kelly - Dallas, GA - Daughter

“God Bless Kenny - You will be missed... Worked with Kenny @ Cast-Matic back in the 80's... Keep on Rockin Ken...Sincerest of condolences to the...Read More » ”
12 of 19 | Posted by: Mike McGuire - Saint Joseph, MI

“I'm proud to be called a friend of Ken, I've had the pleasure of knowing Ken from our school days and working with him and his mom at Cast-Matics. ...Read More » ”
13 of 19 | Posted by: Mark Adams - Baroda, MI - Friend

“Aunt Marietta, Sandy, and Kathy, I just want you all to know how sorry I am for your loss. You've all had to go through so much over the past few...Read More » ”
14 of 19 | Posted by: Tim Daniel - Portage, MI - Cousin

“To The Harper Family, Our prayers and thoughts go out to the family of Ken. He was a good man and did not deserve to be ill like this at all. ...Read More » ”
15 of 19 | Posted by: Scott & Deanna Chernetski - MI

“I will be thinking of you often.you were a friend to many and I am glad I was a part of your life.We will meet again and then I can give you a hug...Read More » ”
16 of 19 | Posted by: Robbie Robbins - melbourne, FL

“To Marietta, Sandy, and Kathy: I'm so sorry to hear of Ken's passing. I have many wonderful memories of growing up with your family. My prayers are...Read More » ”
17 of 19 | Posted by: Joanne Marbut - Ypsilanti

“TO KENS FAMILY SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS ”
18 of 19 | Posted by: DAWNGOLLADAY - MOORE - COLOMA, MI

“WE WERE GOOD FRIENDS YEARS AGO WHEN WE LIVED IN STEVENSVILLE SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT THIS YOU WILL BE MISSED ”
19 of 19 | Posted by: DAWN GOLLADAY -MOORE - COLOMA , MI


Ken L. Harper, 48, of Sodus, passed away Thursday, January 26, 2012 at his home, after a brief illness with cancer. He was surrounded by family and friends.

A memorial will be held at a later date. Arrangements are entrusted to Starks & Menchinger Chapel, St. Joseph. Memorial donations may be made to Hospice at Home or the family. Those wishing to sign Ken's Memory Book online may do so at www.starks-menchinger.com.

Ken was born October 2, 1963 in Benton Harbor to Kenneth L. & Marietta (Haak) Harper, Sr. He was formerly employed at Cast-Matics in Stevensville and Gast Manufacturing in Bridgman before moving to South Carolina. Ken was an avid outdoorsman and especially loved fishing. He enjoyed playing his guitar and spending time with family and friends around the bonfire and grilling out.

Ken is survived by his mother Marietta DeMorrow of Sodus; his children-Kelly (Brandon) Riddick of Dallas, GA, Gabriella Harper, Kamela & Isabella McKenzie, all of Leesville, SC; his grandson Calvin Carter Riddick; his siblings-Sandy (Lee Capitan) Igert of Benton Harbor, Kathy Briney of Sodus, Rick DeMorrow of Elkhart, IN, Karl (Shelia) DeMorrow of Odessa, TX; numerous nieces & nephews; and friends too numerous to mention.

He was preceded in death by his step-father Thomas DeMorrow in 2009 and his brother Alan Harper in 2005.