Kenneth Chisholm Bennett
March 28, 1927 - December 11, 2016
Kenneth Chisholm Bennett, age 89, of Lake Forest died December 11, 2016. Born and raised in Highland Park IL, Kenneth was an English Professor for almost 40 years at Lake Forest College. He published a book on Shakespeare Sonnets. Along with his wife Doris Jean, he loved spending his sabbaticals in London England. He greatly enjoyed his Bridge tournaments where he reached the rank of Life Master. He was an accomplished artist working in pastels and watercolors, and exhibited his work locally. He also was extremely fond of the opera. Kenneth is proceeded in death by his wife of 59 years, Doris Jean, affectionately referred to as "DJ" (2010), his parents Kenneth & Rowena, and his sister Carol (Joseph) Carnes. He is survived by his son Bruce (Patricia), and his daughter Lise, his grandchildren Elliot (Amanda), Dustin, Annie and Molly, his great grandchildren Stella and Aiden, and his sister Bonnie (John) Korngiebel. Internment will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to one of the following: Chicago Botanic Gardens, WFMT Radio Chicago, or The Lyric opera of Chicago.
Kenneth Chisholm Bennett, age 89, of Lake Forest died December 11, 2016. Born and raised in Highland Park IL, Kenneth was an English Professor for almost 40 years at Lake Forest College. He published a book on Shakespeare Sonnets. Along... View Obituary & Service Information