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Richard 'Dick' Kennett

[February 04, 2014]  BEASON — Richard Dean "Dick" Kennett, 81, of Beason, died Monday, Feb. 3, 2014, at his home.

(Below is a copy of the obituary from the funeral home.)

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Richard Dean "Dick" Kennett, 81, of Beason, passed away February 3, 2014 at his home surrounded by his loving family.

Graveside services will be held at 1:00 PM Monday, February 10, 2014 at Camp Butler National Cemetery, Riverton, IL.

Dick was born July 20, 1932 in Sherman, IL., the son of Jewels H. and Beulah Ethel (Stanton) Kennett. He married Cathryn Alexander on April 4, 1962. She survives in Beason, IL.

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He proudly served his country in the United States Air Force.

Surviving are his wife Cathryn Kennett of Beason, IL., his children: Mark Kavanaugh (Kari) of Decatur, IL., Michael Kavanaugh (Laura) of Emden, IL., Greg Kavanaugh of Oklahoma City, OK., David Kavanaugh also of Oklahoma City, OK., Richard Kennett Jr. of Hartsburg, IL., and Jill Struebing (Brad) of Lincoln. Also surviving are 15 grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren, and 2 great great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, and an infant brother Donald Kennett, and his sister Kathy Kennett.

In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the VA and will be accepted at Holland Barry & Bennett Funeral Home.