Kenneth E. Colvis

KENNETH E. COLVIS, 85, of Chester, Illinois, passed away at 9:03 am, Friday, July 31, 2020 at his residence.

He was born to the late Joseph L. and Florence T. (nee Surman) Colvis on September 23, 1934 in Chester, Illinois.

Kenneth married Shirley Miller on June 28, 1955 at Mary Help of Christians Catholic Church in Chester, Illinois; she preceded him in death on July 19, 2020.

He had worked as a guard and was on the RIT team at Menard Correctional Center. He had also worked as a truck driver for the Teamster Local #50, an electrician for the United Mine Workers Local #1392, and had been a welder for A.W.O. Smith in Granite City. Kenneth also sold real estate with his wife, Shirley.

He was a member of St. Mary’s Church of Divine Maternity, Ellis Grove, Illinois. He was also an honorary member 4th Degree Knight of the Knights of Columbus #3970 in Chester, Illinois. Kenneth loved to garden and enjoyed reading western books. He also enjoyed watching St. Louis Cardinals.

Survivors:

4 Children:

David (Pat) Colvis Chester, IL

Tony (Rita) Colvis Chester, IL

Tina (Mike) Korando Jacob, IL

Beth (Larry) Runge Walsh, IL

3 Brothers:

Bernard (Carolyn) Colvis, Mark (Sandy) Colvis and Donald (Darlene) Colvis

2 Sisters:

June (Bruce) Maxwell and Mae (Bryce) Coulter

2 Sisters-in-law:

Carolyn Colvis and Shirley Colvis

6 Grandchildren:

Christina (Larry) Poppen, Mary (Jason) Fernandez, Sara (Terry) Guethle, Michelle Korando, Janelle Chapman and Jacob Korando

7 Step Grandchildren

14 Great Grandchildren

2 Great-Great Grandchildren

Many Nieces, Nephews, Cousins and Friends

Preceded in Death by : Parents, Wife, 2 Brothers – Paul and Lenny Colvis, 1 Sister – Ruth Arnac, 2 Brothers-in-law – Louis and Harry Miller and 1 Sister-in-law – Lillian Loraine

Funeral Service :

11:00 am, Wednesday, August 5, 2020

Pechacek Funeral Homes, Chester, Illinois

Officiating:

Father Leo Hayes

Deacon Al DuBois

Interment :

St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery

Chester, Illinois

Visitation:

Wednesday – 9:00 am – 11:00 am

Pechacek Funeral Homes, Chester, Illinois

Memorials :

Family Choice