Kenneth T. Lewis

Kenneth T. Lewis, 73, of Geneseo, IL, passed away Thursday, April 16, 2015, at the Kewanee Care Nursing Home, Kewanee, IL. Cremation rites have been accorded.  A memorial service celebrating his life will be held Sunday, April 19, 2015, at 6:00 p.m. at Vandemore Funeral Home, Geneseo. Reverend Dr. Chris Ritter will officiate. Visitation for Kenneth will be held 3:00 – 6:00 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Memorials may be left to the Kewanee Care Nursing Home.

Kenneth was born November 7, 1941, in Geneseo, IL, the son of Harold and Marion (Owens) Lewis. He attended Geneseo schools. Kenneth was united in marriage to C. Jean Peterson July 20, 1968, in Geneseo. Kenneth was employed at Black Hawk Foundations for 36 years, retiring as an operation engineer. Kenneth enjoyed taking care of his yard and flowers and traveling to visit his grandchildren’s sporting events.

Survivors include his wife, Jean; son, Dean (Nita) Lewis of Versailles, Mo; daughter, Dee Smith of Peoria, IL; seven grandchildren, Zach Lewis, Evan Lewis, Drake Lewis, Brock Lewis, Grant Lewis, Kyleigh Smith, and Zoey Smith; brothers, Gilbert (Roberta) Lewis of DeWitt, IA, and Harold “Hal” (Lori) Lewis, Jr. of Osco, IL.

Kenneth was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Ronald Lewis.

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