Keith W. Kenyon, 70, of Somonauk, Illinois passed away on Sunday, April 21, 2024, at his home. Keith was born on April 1, 1954, in Aurora, Illinois the son of Charles and Shirley (Vogel) Kenyon. He married Fran Scherman on July 2, 1994, in Oak Brook, Illinois. He was raised Catholic. He was a route salesman for over 35 years in North Aurora for the Pepsi Company. Keith loved his Chicago Bears and Cubs teams. He coached and attended all his son’s sports activities. He was an avid Somonauk Bobcats supporter. Keith’s passion was always for cars and racing, especially with his best friend and racing buddy, Nathan. Most of all his biggest love was spending time with his wife, two boys, other family and friends.
Keith is survived by his wife, Fran; two sons, Jacob Kenyon and Steven Kenyon both of Somonauk, Illinois; one brother Jeffrey (Peggy) Kenyon of Yorkville, Illinois; one sister, Linda Kenyon of Gilbert, Arizona; one sister-in-law, Mary Beth Kenyon of Wayland, Michigan; one niece, Cesin (Joe) Reder of Ohio; four nephews, Nathan (Erin) Bates of Gilbert, Arizona, Jason (Amie) Kenyon of Grand Rapids, Michigan, Jared (Whitney) Kenyon of Plain City, Ohio and Jeffrey Charles (Nichole) Kenyon of Sandwich, Illinois; sweet little girl beagle, Oakley; several great nieces, nephews and many great friends.
He is preceded in death by his parents, one brother, James Kenyon and one great niece, Charlee Jean Kenyon.
Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m.1:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 27, 2024, at Turner-Eighner Funeral Home in Somonauk, Illinois. Funeral service will be held at 1:30 p.m. following the visitation with Father Jeff Windy officiating. Burial will be private. In Lieu of Flowers Memorials may be directed to the Somonauk Athletics. For more information or to sign the online guestbook go to www.EighnerFuneralHomes.com
Turner-Eighner Funeral Home
13160 W. Rt 34 ~ P.O. Box 404
Somonauk, IL 60552
815-498-2363
Keith is survived by his wife, Fran; two sons, Jacob Kenyon and Steven Kenyon both of Somonauk, Illinois; one brother Jeffrey (Peggy) Kenyon of Yorkville, Illinois; one sister, Linda Kenyon of Gilbert, Arizona; one sister-in-law, Mary Beth Kenyon of Wayland, Michigan; one niece, Cesin (Joe) Reder of Ohio; four nephews, Nathan (Erin) Bates of Gilbert, Arizona, Jason (Amie) Kenyon of Grand Rapids, Michigan, Jared (Whitney) Kenyon of Plain City, Ohio and Jeffrey Charles (Nichole) Kenyon of Sandwich, Illinois; sweet little girl beagle, Oakley; several great nieces, nephews and many great friends.
He is preceded in death by his parents, one brother, James Kenyon and one great niece, Charlee Jean Kenyon.
Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m.1:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 27, 2024, at Turner-Eighner Funeral Home in Somonauk, Illinois. Funeral service will be held at 1:30 p.m. following the visitation with Father Jeff Windy officiating. Burial will be private. In Lieu of Flowers Memorials may be directed to the Somonauk Athletics. For more information or to sign the online guestbook go to www.EighnerFuneralHomes.com
Turner-Eighner Funeral Home
13160 W. Rt 34 ~ P.O. Box 404
Somonauk, IL 60552
815-498-2363
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