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Joseph KAVELMAN Obituary
Joseph L. "Joe" Kavelman
LINCOLN - Joseph L. "Joe" Kavelman, 65, of Lincoln, went home to his heavenly Father on Saturday, August 18, 2012, at his home surrounded by his loving family.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, August 22, 2012, at 10:00 a.m. at Holy Family Catholic Church with Rev. Glenn Fontana officiating.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday evening, August 21 from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the Peasley Funeral Home in Lincoln.
A Rosary Service will be held at 4:45 p.m. on Tuesday prior to the visitation.
Burial will be in St. Mary's Cemetery in Lincoln with Military Rites by American Legion Post # 263.
Joseph Lee Kavelman was born on January 23, 1947, in Lincoln, the son of Frederick August and Louise Greenwell Kavelman. He was united in marriage to Ronda Kerley on November 28, 1969. She survives.
Also surviving are his children: Tracy (Larry) Ewins of Lincoln, Teri (Ben Nehmer) Kavelman of Decatur, Trisha Kavelman, Trent (Lindsey) Kavelman both of Lincoln; one brother: Lynn (Janet) Kavelman of Germantown Hills; five grandchildren: Evan Ewins, Lauren Ewins, Gavin Parmenter, Claire Ewins, Karter Kavelman.
Joe graduated from Lincoln Community High School in 1965. He served in the United States Army.
He was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus Council #1250 and American Legion Post #263.
Joe retired from the Illinois Department of Transportation after 35 years of service. He was employed by the Logan County Highway Department as a Bridge Inspector.
Memorials may be made to the Cardiac Rehab Center at Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital or the American Cancer Society.
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Memories and Condolences
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Jean Meikle
August 25, 2012
ronda and trent so sorry for your loss as you know we had lots of laughs at the legion and supplying trent with many cherries lol thoughts and prayers with u all jean-girl
Ingrid Bergman
August 23, 2012
So sorry to learn of Joe passing. My sympathy to all-the last time I spoke with him at length was at a funeral. My sympathy as well to Lynn.
Elizabeth Sutton-Cassidy
August 21, 2012
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Claudette Hewitt
August 21, 2012
I worked with Joe at Sangamon County Highways and he was the nicest most personable person I have met. I saw him at Sam's Club two weeks ago and he said he had just found out he had cancer. Joe - we will miss you
Brenda Wickline
August 21, 2012
Dear Ronda and family, We are so sorry to read of Joe's passing. Our sincere sympathy to all of you.
Brenda (Sharp) Wickline and family
JERRY GRIFFIN
August 21, 2012
I knew joe from working with him at IDOT,He will be missed by many.
Gary Rademaker
August 21, 2012
Lynn, sorry to read about the passing of your Brother, my condolances to you and his family.
Gayle Caskey
August 20, 2012
Prayers to you and your family in this difficult time. Joe was a great man and will be missed.
Nancy Staples
August 20, 2012
Joe and I were neighbors growing up on 8th st. and went to St. Mary's together. He was a very good friend and always ready with a joke or two. My deepest sympathies to his family - I know you will miss him dearly.
Patrick Karas
August 20, 2012
I'm very sorry to hear about Joe....
Shannan
August 20, 2012
Rest in peace my dear friend, you will be missed.
Cheryl VanEtten
August 20, 2012
Sorry to hear of Joe's passing. He was a great neighbor to my grandma on Kickapoo St. :) She is turning 97 this year & in a nursing home in Decatur.
Pat Gietl
August 20, 2012
My deepest sympathy to his wife and family. The time I worked with him on I-55 so many years ago are forever etched in my memory and a high point in my career and life. He was a lot of fun (except when he quit smoking during Lent) and a good friend always.
Tara
August 20, 2012
So sorry to hear of your lost. He was always able to brighten my day when he would come into IGA. I would yell "Hey Joe, what ya know?" and he always had a quick reply that would make me laugh. God Bless you all!!
Pam England
August 20, 2012
Joe's sense of humor was one of a kind and will be deeply missed.
Joe was a good boss and a pleasure to work for.
Bonnie Tish
August 20, 2012
Rhonda, I was so sorry to hear about Joe. He was so good to Mom (Ann French)
Angela Martin (Johnson)
August 20, 2012
May God bless and keep you all during this time. You all are in my thoughts and prayers - continuously. This saddens me so for Mr. K. was my second dad...I'm sure I lived at the Kaveleman home more than my own. I love you all.
Larry Kurtz
August 20, 2012
I am so sorry for the loss of a great man. I had worked with Joe when I was working for IDOT. He has always been a friend and always said hello. My condolences to the entire family. He will be greatly missed
Kelli Hullinger
August 20, 2012
Teri, I'm so sorry to hear about your father. You, Ben and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Kelli (Tate & Lyle)
Lisa Catalano-Bechtel
August 20, 2012
Even though I hadn't seen Joe in awhile, I can still see him trying to tell a funny story, laughing and tears rolling down his cheeks before he could finish. I learned a lot from him (state work)and now know it is OK to get out the trencher for Spring cleaning. My prayers for his family at their loss.
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