Kenneth Andrew Arjes, 75, of Mendota, passed away Thursday, October 3, 2024, at his home. He was born to Jake and Shirley (Locke) Arjes on August 18, 1949, in Mendota, IL. He married Connie Davis on August 29, 1969, at the Compton United Methodist Church.

He attended Mendota High School with the class of 1967. He was employed by the City of Mendota from 1983 and was Superintendent of Streets and Parks for 16 years prior to his retirement in 2008. He enjoyed golf and cherished his 1963 Chevy Super Sport Car. He was a Chicago Bears fan and was able to watch the game on Sunday, September 29, when they beat the Los Angeles Rams.

Ken is survived by his wife, Connie (Davis) Arjes; 3 children, Ken (Kim Montez) Arjes Jr. of DePue, Michelle (Matt Hazelwood) Shaver of Mendota, and Aaron Arjes of Wisconsin; 4 brothers, Denny (Connie) Arjes of Oregon, Kevin (Cindy) Arjes of Marseilles, John Vanderpool of Arizona, and Hank (Missy) Vanderpool of Spring Valley; 9 granddaughters, Kendra (Cole) Johns, Kayli (Robert) McMillen, Karlee Arjes, Kelsey (Adam Umek) Sweger, Tatyanna Carreon, Faith Baratta, Hope Baratta, Talia White, and Tasian Arjes; 1 grandson, Chandler (Sofia Forney) Arjes; 4 step-grandchildren, Mercedes Ruiz, Anthony Tyson, Hunter Tyson, and Ivy Tyson; 1 step great-granddaughter, Cali McMillen; 1 great-grandson, Declan; and his beloved dog, Chippy.

In addition to his parents, Ken is preceded in death by his step-mother, Peg Arjes, step-father, Ray Vanderpool; two sisters, Sharon Murdock and Pam Wallace; and a brother, Gary Arjes.

Pallbearers will be Kevin Arjes, Ken Arjes Jr., Aaron Arjes, Chandler Arjes, Matt Hazelwood, and Mark Davis with honorary pallbearers Denny Arjes, John Vanderpool, Hank Vanderpool, Zach Vanderpool, Kyle Davis, Anthony Tyson, Hunter Tyson, and Adam Umek.

Visitation will be from 4-7 P.M. Tuesday, October 8, 2024, at the Horner-Merritt Funeral Home, 800 Monroe Street, in Mendota.

The funeral service will be at 11 A.M. Wednesday, October 9, 2024, at the funeral home with Chaplain Jay LaRette officiating. Interment will follow in Restland Cemetery in Mendota. Contributions in Ken's memory may be directed to Mendota Area Senior Services or a charity of the donor's choice. Please visit www.horner-merritt.com to sign the online guest book.