Kenneth W. Van DeVeer II age 28 of Metamora, Illinois formerly of Washburn, Illinois passed away Friday April 22, 2011. He was born March 9, 1983 in Peoria, Illinois to Kenneth W. and Sandra L. (Logsdon) Van De Veer. He married Jamie M. Delap March 26, 2010 in Eureka, Illinois. She survives.
Surviving are his parents of Washburn; one sister Cindy (Merle) Guy and one brother Michael (Denise) Van De Veer both of Washburn, IL. Also surviving is a niece Carrie (John) Hultgren of Pattonsburg, IL; two nephews Bruce (Jess) Guy of Manito, Steve (Deidre Trantina)Guy of Washburn and two great nephews Breckin Guy and Ethan Hultgren.
He was preceded in death by three uncles and one aunt.
Kenny was a Millwright for 4 ½ years belonging to the Millwright Union Local #1051 in Lincoln, IL.”Junior,” as many friends knew him, enjoyed playing cards and watching movies. He had a great sense of humor, loved to quote movie lines and make people laugh. Kenny was a loyal friend with a kind heart and a warm smile and infectious laugh. He made the people around him feel good. Kenny touched the heart of everyone he knew. He was of the Christian faith.
Services will be at 11:00am Thursday April 28, 2011 at Mason Funeral Home Metamora Chapel with Rev. Dennis Kennell officiating. Visitation will be Wednesday from 5pm until 8pm at the funeral home and one hour prior to services. Burial will be in Linn Mt. Vernon Cemetery in Washburn, IL. Memorials may be made to Dax Locke Foundation.
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