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Keith VanNess Obituary
April 25, 1962 - December 29, 2022
Breese, Illinois - Keith Elliot VanNess, 60, of Breese, passed away Thursday, December 29, 2022. He was born April 25, 1962 in East St. Louis to Frank and Jimmie (Johnson) Van Ness. He married Stephanie Barbee May 20, 1994 in Cahokia, Illinois. Keith had a passion for bodybuilding, fitness and going to the gym. He also enjoyed riding his motorcycle and was an avid Scooby Doo fan. Keith loved spending time with his family and fishing with his dad, Frank. He will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him.
Survivors include his wife of 28 years, Stephanie VanNess; daughters, Madison (Terry Beauchamp) VanNess and Mallory (Corey Flores) VanNess; father, Frank Van Ness; sister, Patricia (Jason Biggs) Van Ness; brother, Kevin (Christine) Van Ness and numerous nieces, nephews and other extended family. Preceded in death by his mother, Jimmie Van Ness and brother, Kent Van Ness.
Private family services will be held. Memorial contributions can be made to the family.
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