Kent Edward Fenoglio – Benton, IL

Kent Edward Fenoglio, Sr., 71, of Benton passed away Friday morning, January 10, 2025 at his home surrounded by his family.

He was born in Houston, TX on July 17, 1953, the son of Melvin & Teresa (Evers) Fenoglio.

He married Sheila Kay Bullington on February 24, 1983 and she preceded him in death on November 10, 2015.

Mr. Fenoglio worked for B & M Motors for 38 years, first for Ben then for Deon. He was an excellent mechanic, everyone knew they could count on him. He never told anyone no. He loved his cats. He loved and cherished his family. He found the Lord before he passed.

Mr. Fenoglio is survived by his:
2 Children:
Kent “Pee Wee” Fenoglio Jr. and wife Courtney
Jesse Fenoglio
24 Grandchildren
21 Great-Grandchildren
3 Step-Children:
Tammetha & WIlliam Shepard
Robert Curtis Yocum
Laurena Huffman and Eric Ferkins
Siblings:
Wayne Fenoglio
Jane Underwood
Deana Daniel
Jerrel Fenoglio
Lenita Fenoglio
Julie Barrios & husband Antonio

Mr. Fenoglio was preceded in death by his Parents, Wife, Brothers-Aaron Fenoglio & Roger Fenoglio, 1 Grandson and 1 Granddaughter.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Thursday January 16th at the Morton & Johnston Funeral Home in Benton. Burial will be in the Mt. Pleasant Cemetery in Benton. Visitation will be from 11:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. on Thursday at the funeral home.
For more information or to send online condolences please visit www.mortonjohnstonfuneralhome.com