KENNETH RAY KRIKIE

Kenneth Ray Krikie 75, of Neoga, Illinois, passed away Wednesday, November 22, 2023, at his daughter’s residence in West Plains, Missouri. He was born July 25, 1948 in Shawneetown, Illinois, the son of William "Raymond" and Mildred (Hall) Krikie. Kenneth married Pamela L. (Parker) Hartke April 25, 1970 in Neoga, Illinois. Mrs. Krikie passed away December 18, 1979.

Mr. Krikie was a retired Carpet Installer and a member of the Mattoon Moose Club, Mattoon Eagles Club and the Mattoon American Legion. He loved watching the St. Louis Cardinals and watching all Illini games, both basketball and football. He also loved bowling and golf and the friends he made.

Kenneth is survived by his daughter, Angela (Marcus) Allen of West Plains, Missouri; son, Mark (fiancé, Mindy Reynolds) Krikie of Neoga, Illinois; two grandchildren, Wyatt Krikie and Sean Allen; one great granddaughter, Malaya  Krikie; special friend and companion, Judy A. O’Dell of Mattoon, Illinois; special friends, Jim Burton of Neoga, Illinois and Jimmie Arthur of Mattoon, Illinois. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, and son, Andrew Krikie.

Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 AM Wednesday, November 29, 2023 in the Swengel - O’Dell Funeral Home of Neoga, Illinois. Visitation will be Wednesday November 29, 2023 from 9:30 AM until service time, also at the funeral home. Burial will be in the Dodge Grove Cemetery in Mattoon, Illinois. Memorials are suggested to the Pomona Christian Church at 5040 CR 1390, Pomona, MO 65789.

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