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1931
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2019
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Kenneth Casey Obituary
Services will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday at Hohlt and File Funeral Home in Vandalia, with the Rev. Terry Sapp officiating. Interment will be in Fairlawn Cemetery in Vandalia. Visitation will be held from 10 a.m. until time of services on Friday at the funeral home. Memorials: Fayette County Cancer Fund. Online condolences can be expressed at www.hohltandfile.fh.com.
Mr. Casey was born on July 22, 1931, in Ramsey, the son of Roy and Grace (Patterson) Casey.
He married the love of his life, Verla L. Hopwood on Oct. 14, 1951, at Fillmore United Methodist Church. With this union, they celebrated 67 years of marriage and raised three children.
Kenneth was a farmer through and through, grain or beef cattle, whether at Fillmore, Vandalia or Summerville, Mo.
He is survived by his wife; son, Bob Casey and wife Ruth Ann of Vandalia; daughters, Marsha and husband John Eckhardt of Vandalia, and Camilla and husband Jerry Freeland of Peoria, Ariz.; sister-in-law, Delores Casey of Sullivan; grandchildren, Tim (Andrea) Eckhardt, Trisha (Jason) Shipley, Taffany (Ed) Hall, Trent (Taylor) Casey, Ty (Janetta) Freeland, Jamie (Joe) Schwarz, Kam (Sarah) Hill, and Kyle Hill; and great-grandchildren, Alex Eckhardt, Austin Eckhardt, Drake Hall, Addison Casey, Brodie Casey, Gunner Casey, Lila Freeland, Elle Freeland, Paxton Schwarz, Cannon Hill and Emaleah Mays.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a baby sister; brother, Loren Casey; and two sisters-in-law.
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June 28, 2019
Verla: I am so sorry for your loss. May the God of comfort be with you in your time of need.
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Jean and carl Nickels
June 20, 2019
Hi verla and family. Carl just read the article on Kenneth s passing. So sorry to hear about it. We know his health has not been good but a person is never ready for that news. We will continue to keep you and the family in our prayers Verla. Take care.
June 19, 2019
As you remember your love one, as God heals your broken hearts (Psalm 147:3), may your cherished memories bring you peace, comfort, and strength to endure.
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