Kenny Ray Homan

KENNY RAY HOMAN, 61, of Chester, Illinois, passed away at 6:40 pm, Saturday, January 17, 2026 at SIH Memorial Hospital of Carbondale, Carbondale, Illinois.

He was born to the late Wilbert “Wib” C. and Mabel D. (nee Verseman) Homan on September 15, 1964 in Red Bud, Illinois.

Kenny married Melanie Clarkson on July 23, 1983 at St. John Lutheran Church in Chester, Illinois; she survives.

He was a truck driver for Gilster Mary-Lee Corporation for 42 years.

Kenny was a former member of the Eagles Club Aerie #3252 in Chester. He was a hard worker and enjoyed driving cross country in his truck. Kenny also loved going to Al’s for breakfast and visiting and talking with people.

Survivors:

   Wife: 

        Melanie Homan Chester, IL

   Mother-in-law: 

        Carolyn Clarkson Alton, IL

   Brother: 

        Kevin (Mary Jo) Homan Chester, IL

   Sister-in-law: 

        Tanya Clarkson Peoria, IL

   Nieces & Nephews: 

        Mary Beth (Derek) Coulson Johnston City, IL

        Ashley (Krystal) McDaniel Perryville, IL

        Sandy (Garrett) McBride Perryville, MO

        Danielle (Gunner) Scott Chester, IL

   Many Nieces, Nephews, Great Nieces, Great Nephews, Cousins and Friends

Preceded in Death by: Parents, 1 Sister – Connie McDaniel, Father-in-law – Andy Clarkson and 1 Sister-in-law - Michelle Lee Wright

Funeral Service: 

   11:00 am, Saturday, January 31, 2026

   Pechacek Funeral Homes, Chester, Illinois

Officiating: 

   Dr. Mike Fogerson

Interment: 

   Evergreen Cemetery

   Chester, Illinois

Visitation: 

   Saturday – 9:00 am – 11:00 am

   Pechacek Funeral Homes, Chester, Illinois

Memorials: 

   Family Choice