Keith D. Chenoweth

Keith Chenoweth, 84, of Macomb, Illinois, passed away at home peacefully surrounded by loved ones. Born on September 7, 1940, to Alice Juanita (Miller) and Harvey Dale Chenoweth, Keith and his dad were very close, and he loved sharing stories of his fathers service in WW2. Keith lived a life full of love, laughter, and lasting friendships. He was preceded in death by his parents and his two beloved sisters, Carolyn and Pam. In 1962, Keith married Ann Stoneking, and together they had two beautiful daughters, Julie Ann and Amy Beth, who survived him and were always a source of great pride. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews. Keith spent the last 40 years with the love of his life, Charlotte (Walkley) Quesenberry, creating a life full of joy, family, and adventure. He embraced Charlottes childrenWayne (Debbie) Quesenberry, Mike (Becky) Quesenberry, and Cindy (Chuck) Luthyas his own, and was a loving and steady presence throughout their lives. He had ten grandchildren, Ashlee, Brooklin, Jordyn, Chloe, Jade, Simon, Carmen (his "love bug"), Lake, Talan, and Finn. He had six great grandchildren, Kinzley, Amelia, Cruise, Hank, Hayes, Kysen, and was looking forward to his seventh great grand baby due this fall. He was a devoted grandfather and a cherished great-grandfather who always showed up, always cared, and always made people smile. Keith was a hardworking man and spent many years as a skilled cement finisher before concluding his career at Walmart, where he made countless friends and left a lasting impression on coworkers and customers alike. Known for his warmth and easy charm, Keith could make a friend anywhere. He had a passion for bowling and was known to be quite the competitor. A lifelong fan of the St. Louis Cardinals and a loyal supporter of Western Illinois University athletics, Keith never missed an opportunity to cheer on his teams. He was also an accomplished and award-winning horse trainer, who loved sharing stories and his knowledge of the sport. He always looked forward to his yearly trips to Orlando to see his niece and her family, as well as the time spent with his best friend, Rod Walkley, who often stopped by to visit. Music brought him joy, and he loved attending concerts and sharing those moments with Charlotte. Together, they built a life rich with shared memories, spontaneous adventures, and time spent with the people they loved mostespecially their great-grandchildren, who brought endless happiness to his heart. Keith will be remembered for his kindness, sense of humor, and unwavering love for his family. Whether you knew him as Keith, Chenny, Chinook, or Papa, his legacy lives on in the lives he touched, the laughter he inspired, and the stories that will be told for generations. A celebration of life will be held Sunday June 22, 2025 from 3:00 to 7:00 pm at the Macomb VFW. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you honor Keith by spending time with your loved ones, cheering on the Cardinals, or simply sitting in the sun on your front porchjust as he always did. Dodsworth-Piper-Wallen Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Please sign the guestbook and leave condolences at www.dodsworthfh.com. To plant a beautiful memorial tree in memory of Keith, please visit our Tree Store.