Kenneth Ray Capps

Kenneth Ray Capps, 81, of Geneseo, passed away on Wednesday, November 25, 2020, at Hammond Henry Hospital – Emergency Department, Geneseo.  Cremation rites have been accorded.  A private memorial service will be at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, December 5, 2020, at Vandemore Funeral Homes & Crematory - Geneseo Chapel.  Pastor David Murphy will officiate.  Inurnment will follow at Oakwood Cemetery.  For those unable to attend due to our COVID regulations, the memorial service will be live-streamed at https://www.vandemorefuneralhome.com/live-stream.  Memorials and gifts may be made to the family for distribution.

Kenny was born to Roy Kenneth and Mary Lucinda (Mathis) Capps on June 12, 1939 in Belle Rive, IL.  He was the first born of six siblings.  He met and married his first love, Colleen Lodge, in 1966.  They were married for 54 years.  Kenny and Colleen had four boys, Douglas, Steven (Shelly), Rodney, and Todd (Gail).  Kenny retired from International Harvester in 1993, after 35 years of service.  Kenny always had a love of tractors, cars, and all machinery.  He was a member of the Antique Engine and Tractor Association.  Kenny was raised in the Baptist church.  His faith was very important to him.  He loved life.

Kenneth is survived by his wife, Colleen; his three sons; and his siblings, Otis, Lila, and Frances.  He was preceded in death by his infant son, Douglas; his parents; and his brothers, Lee and Gary.