Marvin W. Kaney

Marvin Wilbur Kaney, 86, formerly of Baileyville died Tuesday March 28, 2017 at Presence St. Joseph's. He was born May 6, 1930 in Maryland Township, IL to Edgar and Mae (Gerwig) Kaney. Marvin married Mary Lee Schreiber on March 7, 1954 in Forreston. He was a lifelong farmer and also worked at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens for several years after retiring from farming. Marvin was a lifelong member of First United Methodist Church in Forreston where he taught Sunday School for over 60 years, sang in the choir and men's quartet, served on various committees and did lay speaking. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather. Marvin enjoyed working outside, raising sheep, bird watching and his pets Sparky and Cookie. He loved his family and enjoyed researching their family history. He is survived by his wife Mary Lee Kaney; three daughters Luann (David) Duitsman of Winnebago, Marilyn (George) Reisner of Jewett, IL and Laurie (Kevin) Neir of Libertyville, IL; sister-in-law Eleanor Kaney of Forreston; seven grandchildren Stephen (Aleah) Duitsman, Sarah (Mike) Kohn, Amy Duitsman, Austin Reisner, Adam Reisner, Alex Reisner and Ethan Neir; and great-grandchild Braelynn Kohn. He is preceded in death by his parents, brother Glenn Kaney, sister Helen Stauffer and grandson Zachary Neir. Funeral services will be at 1:00 P.M. Friday March 31, 2017 at Forreston First United Methodist Church with Pastor David Poust officiating. There also will be a visitation from 11:30 A.M. until the time of service. A memorial has been established in Mr. Kaney's memory. Burial will be in Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens. Please visit and sign Marvin's guestbook at www.burketubbs.com