By Jim Meridith
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    • Service

      Graveside Memorial Service
      Saturday, April 19, 2025
      1:00 pm
      Cisne Cemetery
      Cisne, IL.

      (In case of rain, services will possibly be moved to)
      Hosselton-Meridith Funeral Home, Cisne, IL.

    • Full Obituary

      Kennel R.” Ken” Neff, 67, of Cisne, IL, passed away Monday, December 16, 2024, at his home.

      Ken was born August 3, 1957, in Fairfield IL, to Harold and Sylvia (Tubbs) Neff. He married Kimberly Heisner on January 12, 1980, in Fairfield, IL.

      Ken retired from Morton Buildings as a Regional Sales Manager. As you all know he was always busy gardening and canning what he had grown, mowing the yard, and taking care of the dogs, He also had his CDL license and hauled grain for the local farmers in the area. He was always doing something just piddling around, in his spare time he enjoyed watching drag racing, and loved going to the beach.

      He was a member of the Anthony Doherty Lodge #1111 in Cisne and was a Shriner.

      Ken is survived by his wife Kimberly of Cisne, IL. two sons Chance (Lina) Neff of Arlington, VA, Jamie Neff of Cisne, IL; a granddaughter Adrien Elise (Addie) Neff.

      Preceding him in death were his parents, one sister, Berneda J. Neff French, and his brother Darrell “Butch” Neff.

      A graveside memorial service will be held Saturday, April 19, 2025, at 1:00pm in Cisne Cemetery. Masonic services will be held at the cemetery by Anthony Doherty Lodge #1111, Cisne, IL. Friends and family are to go directly to the cemetery.

      (In case of rain, services will possibly) be moved to Hosselton-Meridith Funeral Home, Cisne, IL.

      Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared with the family at www.meridithfuneralhome.com
      Hosselton-Meridith Funeral Home, Cisne, IL.

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    11 Condolences
     
    1. Francine Howard / December 18, 2024 at 4:37 pm

      Prayers and sincere condolences to Kim and the family. God gained a good one! .R.I.P Ken

      Tony and Francine

    2. Delbert & Becky Rodgers / December 18, 2024 at 5:57 pm

      Kim and family, May your many memories help you thru this very difficult time. All our prayers and sympathy to you now and in days to come. Ken will be missed.

    3. Rick & Verna Smith / December 18, 2024 at 8:43 pm

      Rick and I are so saddened by Ken’s passing. He was so much fun to be around. We are sure going to miss him.. Kim, if you need us for anything, just reach out and we’ll be there for you..

    4. Jenny Farmer / December 19, 2024 at 9:05 am

      Kim, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in the loss of your Ken. May your precious memories sustain you during the hours, days, months and years ahead.

    5. Judi Schell / December 19, 2024 at 9:22 am

      You have my sincerest sympathy Kim. I pray for comfort and peace for you as you walk this path. Ken was always so upbeat and fun to talk with. He will be missed by many. Always enjoyed his pictures and stories of your travels. He always seemed bigger than life with his outgoing personality. May he rest in peace. And may you and the boys have peace also.

    6. Rhonda Rose / December 19, 2024 at 10:47 am

      Very sorry to hear this. Love and prayers to all the family

    7. Randy & Rose / December 19, 2024 at 11:19 am

      Kim, shocked to hear about Ken…..always enjoyed seeing you guys on the trips…..so sorry for your loss !

    8. John and Penney Baughman / December 19, 2024 at 1:41 pm

      What an awesome dude. Wish we could have had more time with y’all. Definite prayers for you, Kim, and the rest of your family.

    9. Jerald Verplaetse / December 20, 2024 at 8:20 am

      Ken was a great friend and co-worker that I enjoyed spending my time with him always. Be it work related or the many company trips our time together was always fun and rewarding. He will be missed by all who knew him. Kim, Jody and I wish you our sincere sympathies and may Ken rest in peace.

    10. Carl and Melany Sawyer / December 23, 2024 at 7:03 pm

      Kim and Family,
      Carl and I were saddened to hear of Ken’s passing. Keeping you and your family in our thoughts and prayers.
      Carl and Melany Sawyer

    11. Ken and Terri Lence / December 30, 2024 at 8:25 pm

      So sorry to hear about Ken. He was a long time friend. Prayers to you and your family.

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