Kenneth Allan Hudecek

Kenneth "Kenny" Allan Hudecek, age 56, peacefully passed from this life onto his next one on 12/31/22 at 5am at home surrounded by his wife, children, and dog, Lola. He was born in Gary IN. Kenny was raised in Turkey Creek in Merrillville where he graduated from Merrillville High School in 1984. He worked 31 years for INDOT and loved his construction job and his work friends. He had many lifelong friendships that continued to the day he left us. Turkey Creek is also where Kenny met his wife when they were hanging out outside with friends. They dated for many years then they married at St Andrews Church in 1995. In 1999 they built a house and moved to Wheatfield, Indiana where they had 2 children Nathan & Rylee. Since living here Kenny has impacted many more friends and neighbors with his big heart, quick wit, and willingness to do anything for anyone. His hobbies were always golf since childhood, playing with his dog, hanging out with his kids and anything to do with cars. Cars were not just a hobby, they were an obsession as his close friends know. This year Kenny was able to attend his daughter graduating high school and his son graduating college. Also in December he was able to celebrate his daughters birthday, Christmas, and his wife’s birthday before God called him home. He dealt with many health issues but always bravely pursued treatment to extend his life and time with his family. He was a generous soul, visiting with and helping friends realize their last dreams, offering comfort, often ignoring his own issues. Kenny left a gigantic hole in the hearts of those who loved him: his wife of 27 years, Meridith (Wojcik), his children: Nathan Kenny and Rylee Ann; dog, Lola; mother, Janet Hudecek (Swike); sister and many other family members and friends. He was preceded in death by his father, Frank J. Hudecek; uncle, "Uncle Sonny" Edward Swike; grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins. He was a member of Sorrowful Mother Catholic Church in Wheatfield, IN. A Celebration of Life for Kenny will be held on Saturday, January 7, 2023, from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. at DeMotte American Legion, 1011 15th Street, SE, DeMotte, IN 46310. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Rylee’s college fund. Burns Funeral Home & Crematory, Crown Point, IN, entrusted with arrangements. www.burnsfuneral.com To make donations to Rylee's college fund you may do so in the following two ways: 1. PayPal - Use Meridith's cell phone number 219-741-9610. Please select to send via Friends and Family just before submitting payment to avoid fees. 2. Mail a check payable to Meridith Hudecek, 11531 Michelle Drive, Wheatfield, IN 46392.

Kenneth Allan Hudecek

April 7, 1966 - December 31, 2022