Ken Littell, age 73, a resident of Wheaton since 1964, died on Wednesday, November 16, 2011, at Central DuPage Hospital in Winfield, Illinois. He was born February 19, 1938 Indianapolis, Indiana .

In 1960 Ken joined the U.S. Marine Corps and served until 1967. He married Judith on August 26, 1961. He worked as a salesman and was transferred to this area in 1963 where they raised their children.

The most important things to Ken were his family, his faith and his country.

He is survived by his wife, Judy, son, Kevin (Diane) Littell of Jacksonville, NC , daughter, Monica (Bruce) O'Gwin of Naperville, four grandchildren, Joshua and Zachary Littell and Bryce and Hannah O'Gwin and one brother, Mike (Lynn) Littell of TX. He was preceded in death his parents, Mervin and Erma Littell.

A visitation will be held on Friday, November 18, from 5 until 8 p.m. at Hultgren Funeral Home, where a funeral service will be held on Saturday, November 19, at 1:00 p.m. Interment will follow at Wheaton Cemetery in Wheaton, Illinois.

Memorial gifts may be directed to College Church or Toys For Tots.

Family and friends may sign a guest book at hultgrenfh.com. For more information, please call Hultgren Funeral Home at 630-668-0027.