Keith Edward Neathery

DECATUR - Keith Edward Neathery, 40, of East Peoria, formerly of Decatur died at 5:30 pm Tuesday, January 2, 2007 in his home. Funeral services celebrating his life will be held at 7 pm Monday, January 8, 2007, in Graceland/ Fairlawn Funeral Home, where visitation will be held from 5-7 pm. Burial of cremains will take place at a later date in the Ebenezer Moravian Church Cemetery in Watertown, Wisconsin. Memorials are suggested to be given to the children of Keith Neathery. The Neathery family is being served by the staff of Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home and Cemeteries. You may view the online obituary and send condolences to the family: www.gracelandfairlawn.com Keith was born in Kenosha, Wisconsin on August 10, 1966. He was adopted by Carl and Eileen Neathery, who raised him. He served his country in the United States Army from 1985-1987 serving in Germany. He was married to Carrie Horve from 1986-1991, they had one daughter; Tiffany Renee Neathery, he was later married to Lora Neathery from 1991-1995, they had one daughter, Shandy Eileen Neathery. Keith worked as a welder for Komatsu in Peoria with the Boilermaker Union Local #158. Surviving Keith include his father; Carl Neathery and wife Nancy of Mt. Zion, daughters; Tiffany and Shandy Neathery both of Decatur, sister; Kimberly Ann Neathery of Sarasota, Florida and one grandson; Caleb South of Decatur, one niece Blake longtime companion, Janet Summers of East Peoria. Many cousins, aunts and uncles also survive Keith. Keith was a loving son, father and grandfather, who was loved deeply and will be missed by all who loved him. Keith is by his mother who preceded him in death on October 12, 1981 and also by his grandparents. Obituary written by family members. Online guest book at www.legacy.com/herald-review/Obituaries.asp