Kenneth Papas, age 54, late of Beecher formerly of Lansing, IL, passed away Monday, January 3, 2011 after a long battle with cancer. Loving husband of Eileen A. Papas nee Roy. Proud father of Lyndsey (Tracey) Papas and Ken (Julie) Papas and grandpa of Abby and Jake. Dearest son of Adeline Babe and the late Charles Papas. Dear brother of Chuck (Karen) Papas and Charla (Monte) Capps. Son-in-law of Peter and the late Dolores Roy. Brother-in-law of Carol (Steve) Pesavento. Loving uncle of Matt, Danny, Don, Ryan and Danielle. Visitation Thursday, January 6, 2011 from 3:00 p.m. until the time of the funeral service at 8:00 p.m. at the Smits Funeral Home James E. Janusz-Director 2121 Pleasant Springs Lane (Rt.30 & Pleasant Springs Ln) Dyer, IN 46311. Interment private. Owner of Ashland Tire & Auto Clinic in Chicago for over 23 years.