Kent Lee Ridgley's Obituary
Kent Lee Ridgley, 50, of Casey, IL passed away at 1:34 a.m. on Tuesday, August 6, 2013 at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center, Coles County, IL. He was born September 19, 1962 in Vincennes, IN, the son of Raymond Edward Ridgley and Charlotte Jean Corbett Ridgley. Survivors include daughter, April Suprenant and husband Scott of Martinsville, IL; son, Travis Ridgley and wife Shanean of Navarre, FL; grandchildren, Makhayla and Lucas Skinner; sister, Debbie Finney and husband Doug of Casey, IL; brothers, Kenneth Ridgley and wife Lisa of Alton, IL; Brian (Keith) Ridgley of Casey, IL and Kim Ridgley and wife Teresa of Casey, IL and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents. Kent previously worked as a roll tender for the former Illinois Inserts Company in Casey and Effingham, IL. He loved spending time with his family, he especially cherished the time he spent with his grandchildren. He never missed an event they participated in. Kent was avid sports fan; he loved to watch his favorite teams, the Chicago Bears and the Fighting Illini. Kent enjoyed traveling to visit his son in Florida and riding his scooter around town. He will be fondly remembered for his friendly smile, wave and even the "toot toot" of his scooters horn. Funeral services will be held at 5 p.m. on Friday, August 9, 2013 at the Markwell Funeral Home with Rev. Jeff Lakins officiating. Visitation will be held from 4 to 5 p.m. on Friday prior to the service at the Markwell Funeral Home, 200 N. Central Ave., Casey, IL. Burial will be in the Casey Cumberland Cemetery, Casey, IL at a later date. Memorial donations may be made to the family c/o Markwell Funeral Home, P.O. Box 175, Casey, IL 62420. To view the full obituary, send a condolence message, light a candle or post photos, visit www.markwellfuneralhome.com. Markwell Funeral Home of Casey, IL is in charge of the arrangements. SERVICES Visitation Friday, August 09, 2013 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM Markwell Funeral Home 200 N Central Ave Casey, IL 62420 Service Friday, August 09, 2013 5:00 PM Markwell Funeral Home 200 N. Central Ave. Casey, IL 62420
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