Kenneth E. Mischka, age 67, of Thornton, IL, passed away Monday, December 30, 2013. Beloved husband of the late Patricia (nee Gall); loving father of James (Janet) Mischka, and Brian (Wendy) Mischka; cherished grandfather of Faith Mischka. Dear brother of the late Robert (Donna) Mischka, late Donald (Carol) Mischka, and the late Patricia (late Dominic) Pancrazio. Visitation Thursday, January 2, 2014 from 2:00 - 8:00 P.M. at Smits, DeYoung-Vroegh Funeral Home, 649 E. 162nd St. (Rt.6/159th St.) South Holland, IL. Funeral service, Friday, January 3, 2014 at 10:00 A.M. at the funeral home with services conducted by Rev. Harold Wahl. Interment Homewood Memorial Gardens Cemetery - Homewood, IL. Memorial contributions may be given to the American Cancer Society.