Son of Linda Nadeau Gogol ’65 passed away

Dr.  Kenneth W. Gogol, 41, of Rockford, Illinois died Thursday, August 24, 2017.  Ken was born June 10, 1976 in Toledo, Ohio to Thomas S. and Linda S. (Nadeau) Gogol.  He is survived by his loving husband, Chia-Feng (Max) Chang; parents; brothers, Lee (wife, Mishelle Daines) Gogol, Steven (partner, Shane Eicksteadt) Gogol; sister, Beth (husband, Dean) Foust; best friend Darrell Nelson; and nieces and nephews.

Ken was a 2016 graduate of UIC College of Pharmacy at Rockford and was voted by fellow students as Student of the Year.  He is remembered for his intellect and quick wit, his contagious laughter, his philanthropy, his love of animals, dancing, reading, learning, meeting new people and his strong familial bonds.

An informal visitation and memorial gathering will be held Monday, August 28, from 5:00 to 7:00pm in Honquest Family Funeral Home, 4311 N. Mulford Road, Loves Park. In lieu of flowers, a donation may be made to an organization supporting mental health awareness or suicide prevention.