Kenny A Maxwell

Kenny Allen Maxwell, age 76, passed away at his home in Oregon, il on September 8, 2026. Born January 9, 1950 in Morrilton, AR to Bernice and James Maxwell. He experienced a rich and full life. He graduated from leaf river high school in 1968 and joined the Army. Upon his return home, he went on the become one the most familiar faces in Oregon working as a phone technician. He serviced most of the landlines in Ogle county. He also served as a police officer in Oregon. He was well known singing in 3 different bands and was a staple at karaoke. His passion for music was shared with everyone. He joined the Oregon fire dept and served 32 years, becoming and then retiring as an assistant chief. He socialized as a bartender at the Well, coached boys baseball and coed softball, and in his later years he was the friendly, smiling face who kept the score board for so many of the Oregon Hawk sporting events. Kenny always had a smile and an ear for everyone he met. Diehard, life-long St Louis cardinal and Dallas cowboy fan. Win or lose, he stood by his teams.

He is survived by his daughter Amanda (mandi), sons Mark (heather) maxwell, and Adam (sheri) maxwell. grandchildren Alyssabeth (damien) Presthus, Rachel (drew) Milton, Caleb and Ethan Scaman, Abigail, Andrew, Amelia, Elias and lily Maxwell. Great grandchildren Marley, Milo, and Emilia. His brother Barry (michelle) Maxwell and sister Janet (brian) Cunningham. Nephews, Travis (Allison), Jacob Cunningham and Seth Maxwell, plus many, many "adopted" children and grandchildren. Kenny had a huge heart and open arms for anyone. Family was everything to him, and considered many people family.

He was met on his way to his next journey by his parents and his brother Randy.

Services for Kenny will be at the moose lodge in mt Morris, IL on Friday September 11 from 4 pm to 8 pm.