Kenneth F. Anderson, age 72, of Monmouth, Illinois, passed away at 1:37 P.M. on Thursday, August 16, 2018 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria, Illinois. He was born on February 25, 1946 in Monmouth, Illinois and is the son of Leonard F. and Peggy Juanita Bostic Anderson. Kenny was raised by his adopted parents, Lee and Monica Vail and educated in Monmouth where he attended Immaculate Conception School and graduated from Monmouth High School in the class of 1964. He married Marcelle D. Murphy on September 6, 1973 in Macomb, Illinois and she is surviving. Kenny was employed from 24 years by the City of Monmouth as a police officer and retired as a Sergeant. He then worked for Dave Penny and the ambulance service for ten years and lastly was employed by Midwest Bank in Monmouth as a courier. Ken enjoyed target shooting and was a huge New York Yankees fan. He also is a Dallas Cowboys football fan and always rooted for the University of Alabama "Crimson Tide". He is survived by his wife Marcy Anderson of Monmouth, Illinois and his daughter, Laura Romero in California. There are three grandchildren and his brother Gary Vail, Sr. and half sister Gloria Bebout in Livingston, Texas. A number of other relatives are also surviving him. Kenny is preceded in his death by his parents, and Lee and Monica Vail, who raised him.
A graveside funeral service for Kenny is planned on Wednesday, August 22, 2018 at 10:30 am at St. Patrick's Catholic Cemetery in Raritan, Illinois. No visitation is planned by his family. A memorial fund is being established for either Immaculate Conception Foundation or Western Illinois Animal Rescue.
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2000 E & 600 N
Raritan, Illinois 61471
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2000 E & 600 N
Raritan, Illinois 61471
