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Kevin Sampson Obituary
Kevin was born on December 13, 1958 in Alton, the son of Harry D. and Martha M. Madosh Sampson.
Kevin was a 1977 graduate of Edwardsville High School and attended Lincoln Land Community College. He served two and a half years with the United States Army in Frankfurt, Germany as a dental lab technician. Kevin was previously employed with Ace Hardware in Petersburg, Lowe's, and had also been an over-the-road truck driver. He was handsome, loving, caring, and enjoyed reading and helping others. Kevin was a 24-year friend of Bill W.
He was preceded in death by his parents; one sister, Denise Sampson; and one brother, Kenneth E. Sampson.
He is survived by his fiancée, Coleen Koch of Petersburg; two daughters, Jessica Koch (fiancé, Frank Nation) of Tallula and Stacey (husband, Dusty) Rademaker of Petersburg; two grandchildren, Franky Nation and Coyt Rademaker; eight siblings, Maurine Sampson of Alton,IL, Joan (husband, Don) Hawk of Edwardsville,IL, Mary (husband, Jon) Klutzing of Troy, IL, David Sampson of Maryville, IL, and Mike (wife, Cecilia), Nancy Strickland, Willy (wife, Jean) Sampson, and Tim Sampson, all of Edwardsville; seven nieces and four nephews; eight great-nieces and three great-nephews.
Cremation will be provided by Lincoln Land Cremation Society prior to ceremonies.
The family will be hosting a Memorial Ceremony at 6:00 p.m. on Friday, February 12, 2016 at Real Life Christian Church, 2450 Taylor Ave., Springfield with Rev. Jon Berg officiating.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 75817, Topeka, KS 66675-8541.
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LARRY J HACKETHAL
July 9, 2025
Kevin was always a man of work and ethics may God carry him high
Pat Pickett
February 13, 2016
Kevin was an inspiration to all who knew him. He will be missed very much. Condolences and prayers to his friends and family.
and to Kevin Thank You!
John & Sherry Terry
February 13, 2016
Kevin was a terrific guy who always had a smile and a good sense of humor. RIP Kevin. Condolences to Kevin's family and friends.
Julie Baker
February 12, 2016
My thoughts and prayers are with Kevin ' s family. He was a great guy, with a wonderful sense of humor. I'm so sorry for your loss.
Maggie Cluck
February 12, 2016
I never knew I could love a conservative Republican so much. I sure will miss him. I always knew when he showed up the event was going to be better, no matter where we were. Much love and prayers to the Koch family who brought him so much happiness.
Paige Ballinger
February 11, 2016
My Dear Friend. I am so blessed to have had the opportunity to know you and call you my friend. You could always put a smile on my face. R I P DEAR FRIEND...You will be missed.
February 11, 2016
Rest in Peace my friend. It was a pleasure working with you at Lowe's and even seeing you later at Ace in Petersburg. You will be missed by many
Jackie Young
February 10, 2016
I will forever be grateful to have had the honor of knowing Kevin. May you rest in peace my friend!! Hugs and prayers to Coleen and all the family!
Jackie Young
Haley Dixon
February 10, 2016
Co-co and family, so very sorry to hear this :( I will always remember him as being such a nice and loving person. And one hell of a grandpa. He always had a smile on his face. He will be missed by many.
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