Kenneth Michael Thorpe


Age 74, of Holly, passed away on Sunday, March 15, 2026. In accordance with his wishes, cremation has taken place. Expressions of sympathy may be shared with the family on Kenneth’s tribute wall at detroitcremationsociety.com.

Kenneth Michael Thorpe was born on June 16, 1951, in Pontiac, Michigan, the son of Donald and Barbara (Hamm) Thorpe.

Ken enjoyed spending time with his family, coaching, hunting, fishing, soaking up the sunshine, and spending time on his property – anything that allowed him to be outdoors.

Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Lola Thorpe; his children, Ryan (Heather), Rudy, and Kendra (Mark) Thorpe; his grandchildren, Jessica (Anthony) Saraceno, Dakota Thorpe, Joey Thorpe, Ethen (Emily) Kay, Madison (Jake) Thorpe, Adam Walbecq, and Gage Thorpe; and his great-grandchildren, Leo Thorpe, Lucia Saraceno, Haven Kay, and an expected baby Saraceno.

Kenneth was preceded in death by his parents; his son, Kenny Mike; his brother, Don Thorpe; and his sister, Lynn (Jon) Miller.

He will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him, and his memory will live on in the hearts of his family.

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6 Condolences

  1. Dakota Dean thorpe on March 18, 2026 at 9:26 pm

    I will aways remember him at his prime of my memories. The vacations when I was young. The ice fishing whenever possible. He left a impact on how I am today. Watch us now from your wood pile seat grandpa.



  2. Dayna & Brendan Czarniecki (Stamper) on March 19, 2026 at 8:36 am

    We are so very sorry to hear of the loss of our neighbor. I remember having many chats with Kenny when he would take his morning walks to gather the mail, and we’d meet in the road to catch up on things. Sending our deepest condolences and sympathies to the family.



  3. Claude Carlson on March 20, 2026 at 6:12 am

    My cousin Ken was my coffee buddy.
    I had visited him just last week and will surely miss him.
    Condolences to his family

    ‘Cousin Claude Carlson



  4. Cousin Pam on March 20, 2026 at 6:33 am

    Oh cousin, how you will be missed. We had great times growing up together. Say hello to all of our parents for me.



  5. Claude Carlson on March 20, 2026 at 6:45 am

    Ken was my coffee buddy when Id visit him. Was the best cousin one could ask for. He will be missed.

    Claude Carlson



  6. Roy C Johnson on March 26, 2026 at 9:39 am

    Ken was a great mentor and coach for the varsity baseball team at BHS, back in the 90’s. The kids loved him and he respected and loved them. He will be missed.

    R. Johnson



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