Kent Ferguson

Kent Ferguson, 61, of Gurnee passed away peacefully at home on April 28, 2023. He was born on August 4, 1961, in Oak Lawn, IL. Kent married the love of his life, Denise Hernandez, on April 30, 2018, in Las Vegas.

He was a proud Journeyman Electrician in IBEW Local 150, and enjoyed traveling with his wife, Denise. Kent was in the players workshop at Second City in Chicago. He was funny, had a great sense of humor, and always had a story to tell. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him.

Kent is survived by his loving wife and best friend, Denise Ferguson; children, Alexander Hickey, Libby Ferguson and John Ferguson; brother, Scott (Margaret) Ferguson; sister, Suzanne Ferguson; cousins, Lori (George) Pavelich and Jeff Williams; mother-in-law, Gloria Perez; father-in-law, Joseph (Ruthie) Hernandez; sisters-in-law, twin sister of Denise, Diane (Michael) Planey and Nikki (Charlie) Toms; brother-in-law, Michael (Melissa) Hernandez; many nieces, nephews, lots of friends; and his beloved dog, Jake. He was preceded in death by his mother, Susan Ferguson; father and step-mother, Duncan (Shirley) Ferguson; and his special dog, Coco.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, May 3, 2023, from 1:30 pm-3:30 pm at Gurnee Community Church, 4555 Old Grand Avenue, Gurnee. A funeral service will take place at 3:30 pm at church with Rev. Chris Stephens officiating. A celebration will follow the church services from 4 pm - 8 pm, at The American Legion Post 771, 749 Milwaukee Avenue (IL Rte. 21), Gurnee, IL. Interment will be private.

Arrangements entrusted to Sambrano Funeral & Cremation, Gurnee. Please sign the guestbook at LauraSambranoFuneral.com; 847-571-7719.

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