Kevin John Kerry (68) of Altamont

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Published on June 11 2021 6:56 am

Kevin John Kerry, 66, of Altamont, Illinois passed away at 8:25 a.m. Wednesday, June 9, 2021 at his home in Altamont surrounded by his family.

A memorial service will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, June 17, 2021 at Pagel Funeral Homes in St. Elmo, Illinois. Memorials may go to HSHS Hospice, Effingham. Online condolences may be expressed by clicking here.

Kevin was born June 30, 1954 in Baltimore, Maryland, the son of Bertram and Verna (Ledonne) Kerry. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends when he wasn’t working. Kevin graduated from Lansdowne Senior High School in Baltimore, Maryland in 1972. He served in the United States Army for one year after graduating.  

He is survived by his mother, Verna Kerry of Maryland; sons, Shane Voris (wife Melissa) of Shobonier, Illinois and Dustin Voris of Altamont; daughters, Michelle Davis (husband Michael) of St. Elmo and Melody Younker of Shobonier; brother, Reid Kerry of Maryland; sisters, Kathleen Burbank (husband Jonathan), Colleen Cox (husband Raymon), Sandra Williams (husband Dave), Eileen Blob (husband Richard), Kelly Tsottles (husband James) all of Maryland; nine grandchildren, Ashley, Russell, Lilli, Erika, Hennessey, Amber, Ryan, Mikel, Austin; two great-grandchildren; five nieces, eight nephews, and eight great nieces and nephews. 

He was preceded in death by his father, Bertram Kerry; wife, Florence Brna; and granddaughter, Ashley Adams.