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Nicholas Kempen Obituary
He was born on May 1, 1986 in Watseka, Ill., the son of Stephen and Jackie (Holycross) Kempen. They both survive.
He will be deeply missed by his mother, Jackie Kempen, father, Stephen (Roberta) Kempen, brother, Christopher (Lee) Kempen, one niece, Lauryn Kempen and one nephew, Cruze Kempen.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents.
Nick enjoyed architectural design, computers, fishing, music, sports, especially basketball, and loved his family. He volunteered whenever he could at First Baptist Church in Covington.
A celebration of Nick's life will be held on Tuesday, April 15 at 10 a.m. at Sunset's Covington Chapel with Pastor Andy Harkleroad officiating. Burial will take place at Gundy Cemetery in Bismarck, Ill.
Memorials can be made in his name to the charity of the donor's choice.
Please join Nick's family in sharing photos, videos and memories of him through his tribute wall at www.sunsetfuneralhome.com.
Visit our online guestbook at fountaincountyneighbor.com
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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April 24, 2014
May the God of all comfort be with you and your family in your time of grief. Draw close to God and he promise to draw close to you.(James 4:8)
Alaina
April 17, 2014
You'll always be remembered~ your heart, humor, genuine soul will forever remain the way I remember one of my best friends. Until we meet again I love you
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Sunset Funeral Home and Cremation Center - Covington Chapel420 3rd St, Covington, IN 47932
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