Kenneth E. Palmquist, age 66, of Lansing, IL, went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Wednesday, February 18, 2015. Beloved husband of Phyllis M. Palmquist, nee Madon. Devoted father of Michael (Jackie) Palmquist, Timothy (Mindy) Palmquist, and Jennifer (Dave) Neibert. Proud grandfather of 8: Madi, M.J., Tyler, Allie, Katie, Nick, Josh, and Matthew. Visitation Friday, February 20, 2015 from 3:00 - 8:00 p.m. at Smits Funeral Home, 2121 Pleasant Springs Lane (Rt.30 & Pleasant Springs Ln.) Dyer, IN 46311. Funeral service Saturday, February 21, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. at Village Church (14849 - 93rd Ave. Dyer, IN 46311) with services conducted by Rev. Howard Matson. A Private Interment will be held at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery - Elwood, IL on Monday, February 23, 2015. Memorial contributions may be given to Ingalls Hospice or the American Cancer Society. For further information, please contact 219-322-7300.