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Kevin Diekhoff Obituary
DELAVAN - Kevin D. Diekhoff, 58, of Troy, formerly of Delavan, passed away at 11:36 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2009, at St. Elizabeth's Hospital in Belleville.
He was born June 16, 1950, in Lincoln to D. Delmar and Wilma K. Weiland Diekhoff.
Surviving are his wife of 35 years, Cindy Tammeus Diekhoff of Troy; one son, Cody (Kymber) Diekhoff of Bloomington; one daughter, Karli (Dan) Johnson of Milwaukee, Wis.; two brothers, Daniel (Judy) Diekhoff of Charlestown, Ind., and David (Judy) Diekhoff of Delavan; one sister, Linda (Jerry) Christensen of Whitney, Texas; and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents of Delavan.
Kevin worked at Hometown Phone Book in Collinsville as a sales/marketing director. He previously co-owned four boot and shoe stores in central Illinois named Grizzley's.
He enjoyed playing pool and cards, fishing, bowling and spending time with his children. He was an enthusiastic advocate of his son's music and his daughter's art.
He was a member of St. Peter Lutheran Church in Emden, where a celebration of life will be at 2:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 23, 2009. The Rev. David Hofer will officiate. Visitation will be from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Friday, also at the church. Burial will be in Prairie Rest Cemetery in Delavan.
Davis Mortuary, Delavan Chapel, is in charge of arrangements.
Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children's Hospital.
To express condolences online, visit www.davismortuaryinc.com.
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Chris Tracy
January 24, 2009
Cindy, I never got to tell Kevin thanks for being my friend, for being so generous, for being so great to Summer and Wyatt, for being so positive, or for seeing the good in life and not the bad. I just wanted to let you know how much I appreciate you and Kevin becoming a part of me and my family's life.
Love, Chris
Debbie Leigh
January 23, 2009
Dear Cindy and family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you today and always.
Peggy Burke
January 22, 2009
Cindy & Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. Know that you all are in my thoughts and prayers. Deepest sympathy on behalf of the whole Whiteside family.
Dan and Sandy Shepherd
January 22, 2009
Cindy and family,
So sorry to learn of Kevin's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Dan and Sandy Shepherd
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Carol Schneider
January 22, 2009
Dear Cindy and family,
We have never met but I am a coworker of Sally's. My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time. Kevin has left footprints on your hearts and wonderful memories to keep in your minds. Keep those two things ever close over the next few days and weeks.
Carol Schneider
January 22, 2009
Dear Cindy and family,
We have never met but I am a coworker of Sally's. My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time. Kevin has left footprints on your hearts and wonderful memories to keep in your minds. Keep those two things ever close over the next few days and weeks.
Sherry/Randy/Heidi/Jeremy Jennings Family
January 22, 2009
Hugs and prayers to all. We send our sincere condolences.
Bud/Mary Jurgens
January 22, 2009
Our prayers are with the family.
Stewart Rives
January 22, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Rick Dirks
January 22, 2009
I'm sorry for your loss.
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