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Lincoln- Joseph L. "Joe" Kavelman, 65, of Lincoln went home to his heavenly Father on Saturday, August 18, 2012 at his home surrounded by his loving family.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, August 22, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. at Holy Family Catholic Church with Rev. Glenn Fontana officiating.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday evening August 21, from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the Peasley Funeral Home in Lincoln.
A Rosary Service will be held at 4:45 p.m. Tuesday prior to the visitation.

Burial will be in St. Mary's Cemetery in Lincoln with Military Rites by American Legion Post #263.

Joseph Lee Kavelman was born on January 23, 1947 in Lincoln the son of Frederick August and Louise Greenwell Kavelman. He was united in marriage to Ronda Kerley on November 28, 1969. She survives.

Also surviving are his children: Tracy (Larry) Ewins of Lincoln, Teri (Ben Nehmer) Kavelman of Decatur, Trisha Kavelman, Trent (Lindsey) Kavelman both of Lincoln.  One brother: Lynn (Janet) Kavelman of Germantown Hills. Five grandchildren: Evan Ewins, Lauren Ewins, Gavin Parmenter, Claire Ewins, Karter Kavelman.

He was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church, Knight of Columbus Council # 1250 and American Legion Post #263.

Joe retired from the Illinois Department of Transportation after 35 years of service. He was employed by the Logan County Highway Department as a Bridge Inspector.

Memorials may be made to the Cardiac Rehab Center at Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital or American Cancer Society.