Kenneth V. Embry, age 71, of Beecher, IL passed away on Sunday, January 25, 2015 at St. James Medical Center in Chicago Heights, IL. Beloved husband of Shirley Embry, nee Plucienik. Loving father of Shawn(Chris) Embry of Park Forest, IL, Kevin(Amy) Embry of Bradley, IL and Scott Embry of Beecher, IL.. Cherished grandfather of Meridith, Kimberly, Kassidy, and Anthony. Dear brother of Carlene Tacchia, Carlo Tacchia, Donald Tacchia, and the late Lawrence Tacchia. Private services will be held at a later date at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery - Elwood, IL. Mr. Embry was a retired employee of the Ford Stamping Plant and was a U.S. Army Veteran. For further information please contact Steger Memorial Chapel at 708-755-6100 or visit www.smitsfh.com