Karl R. Kenney

February 19, 1935 - December 27, 2011

Karl Richard Kenney, 76, of Raymond, IL, passed peacefully after a period of failing health on Tues., Dec. 27, 2011 at 1:10 p.m. in Memorial Medical Center in Springfield. The family finds comfort in knowing that he is now pain-free & entering into a New Life. He was born on Feb. 19, 1935 in Paris, IL, a son of Wilfred & Mary (Powers) Kenney. He was a U. S. Air Force veteran serving during the Korean War. After leaving the service, he started work at IBM, then graduated from Southern Illinois University at Carbondale and began a life-long career in accounting. He eventually opened his own CPA practice in Watertown, SD. He moved to Illinois in 1984 and worked for State of Illinois until retirement. After retirement, he served as a tax assessor for Raymond Twp. His life is chronicled in a “tongue-in-cheek” autobiography, “It Really Is All About Me.” Karl was a communicant of St. Raymond’s Catholic Church in Raymond. He appreciated all the support he received from the “Friends of Bill” and in turn provided support as a sponsor over the years. He is survived by:

2 daughters, Brenda Lawrence of Springfield, MO
Cheryl Kenney (partner, Mary Louise Brozena) of Campton, NH
2 sons, Michael Kenney of Nixa, MO
Richard (Lanie) Kenney of Box Elder, SD
6 grandchildren, Jonathan (Meagen) Lawrence;
Daniel Lawrence (fiancée, Bethany Clayton);
Barbara Lawrence, All of Springfield, MO
Michelle (Brandt) Herring of Charleston, SC
Katelynn & Allen Kenney of Box Elder, SD.
Karl spent time this Thanksgiving with his newest family addition, great-granddaughter, Dakota Elise Lawrence.
1 brother, Art (Judy) Kenney of Champaign, IL
1 sister-in-law, Rosemarie Kenney of Paris, IL
Good friend, Martha Beeler of Raymond
He will be missed by his nieces, nephews, other family, many friends and colleagues.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Tom Kenney; sister, Mary Rose Staats & her husband Fred.

Funeral Information

A graveside funeral service will be held Sat., Dec. 31, 2011 at 11 a.m. in St. Mary’s Cemetery in Paris, IL. Fr. David Zimmerman, of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Paris, and nephew, Deacon David Zola, of Champaign, will co-officiate. Visitation will be held Friday from 5 until 7 p.m. in Plummer Funeral Home in Litchfield. A prayer service will follow at 7 p.m. led by Fr. Ted Schelich, Chaplain of St. Francis Hospital in Litchfield.

Donations Information

The family suggests memorials to Panhandle Food Pantry in Raymond.