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Warren Kepp Obituary

MATTOON - The funeral for Warren B. Kepp was Thursday at Mitchell-Jerdan Funeral Home in Mattoon with the Revs. Robert Clark and Dr. Mark Prevo officiating. Burial with military honors was at Dodge Grove Cemetery in Mattoon. Organist Ardys Carpenter and soloist Brenda Diepholz performed many songs, including "Nearer My God To Thee," "Blest Be The Tie That Binds," "Amazing Grace," and "Old Rugged Cross." The pallbearers were Dave Trout, Tim Buford, Dave Wetzel, Chris Suerdieck, Dean Willaredt, and Greg Jerdan. VFW Post 4325 of Mattoon conducted military rites. Participating members were: Commander, Dana Denny; Chaplain, Ed Davis; Buglers, Bill Miller and Bill Newton; Color Guard, Doc DuFrain, Tom Burcham, and Bill Thornton; Firing Squad, Harold Campbell, Tuny Cox, Bill Nash, Harland Latch, Gene Hampson, Joe Kirk, Zach Grafton, and Murphy Hott. Mr. Kepp, 91, of Mattoon died Jan. 29, 2012, at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Care in Mattoon.

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Published by Journal Gazette & Times-Courier on Feb. 3, 2012.

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