ECB Publishing, Inc. Photo by Cody Cruver. September 2, 2022
Members of the community, as well as family and friends of the late Ken Fortune, attended a funeral Friday, Sept. 2, in honor of the former Jefferson County Sheriff. Fortune was laid to rest in the Oak Field Cemetery, located at 2462 Waukeena Hwy., in Monticello. Members of local law enforcement came out to honor his legacy, and the funeral service included the playing of Taps and a formal gun salute. Fortune, 78, passed away on Sunday, Aug. 28, after a lifetime of serving his community.