Kenneth Dunham

Kenneth H.  'Kenny' Dunham, age 83, of Fieldon, passed away peacefully at 11:10 a.m. Friday, January 17, 2020, at his residence, surrounded by his family.

He was born April 16, 1936, in Fieldon, son of the late Otis H. Dunham and Lola M. (Talley) Dunham. 

He married Mary Lee Lyles on April 16, 1955, in Jerseyville and together they had five children.

Kenny worked as a meat cutter for National Supermarkets (Schnucks) and retired after 30 years with the company.  Upon retirement, he spent countless hours in the outdoors at the family farm, at auctions, and with his grandchildren.  He instilled the value of hard work and shared his appreciation of country living with each of his children and grandchildren.  Kenny will be infinitely missed as a husband, father, brother, grandfather, and friend. 

He is survived by his wife Mary Lee Dunham; Four children: Kenneth L (Lisa) Dunham of Placida, Florida, Douglas (Kathy) Dunham of Fieldon, Steven (Sherri) Dunham of Fieldon and Julie (Greg) Beyers of Lillian, Alabama; Eleven grandchildren: Kim, Sunshine, Matt, Kary, Mike, Raechel, Ashley, Dustin, Katelyn, Kristen, and Jacob; Fifteen great-grandchildren: Taylor, Jordan, Brooke, Jayson, Raleigh, Destiny, Ethan, Bella, Emma, Brayden, Layla, Rylee, Elijah, Amelia, and Hudson; Four Siblings:  Richard (Ruthann) Dunham of Kane, Melvin (Joann) Dunham of Jerseyville; Carl (Dorothy) Dunham of Jerseyville and Anna (Glenn) Cain of Jerseyville.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son: Bradley D. Dunham; and a brother, Thomas L. Dunham.

In accordance with his wishes, cremation rights will be accorded and a celebration of his amazing life will be held at a later date.

Memorial contributions in his memory may be given to the Alzheimer's Association.  

Obit Provided By:
Crawford Funeral Home