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Kenneth Couch

Bethalto |

Kenneth Ray Couch, 77, of Bethalto, passed away at his home; surrounded by his family, on November 18, 2018 at 11:30 pm.

He was born on February 25, 1941, in White Hall, IL, the son Joseph Lindell and April Dean (Hayes) Couch. He married Clara Hogle at the Meadowbrook Baptist Church on October 25, 1968. 

Kenneth was a Machinist at Olin Brass and a member of the Bethalto Church of God Church. He was an Avid Cardinals fan, and enjoyed fishing, whittling, drawing and doodling, playing cards, and going to the Grafton Flea market with his wife. Kenneth loved spending time with his nieces and nephews, and great nieces and nephews. He also looked forward to the family's Saturday night dinners. 

He is survived by his wife, Clara Couch of Bethalto; two sisters, Shirley Carlisle and JoAnn Donet, both of South Roxana, IL; a very special niece and nephews, Callie Yates (Kerry) of Moro, and Jim Carlisle (Toni) of Elsa, IL; a special great nephew, Collin Thery, a special friend that was like a son, Jeff Copeland; and several nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews, and brothers and sisters-in-law. 

Kenneth was preceded in death by his parents, a son, Joseph Robert Couch; a mother and father-in-law; and a grandmother, Mable Couch.

Visitation will be from 4:00 pm until 8:00 pm on Monday, November 26, 2018 at Elias, Kallal and Schaaf Funeral Home in Bethalto. 

Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday, November 27, 2018 at 10:00 am at the Bethalto Church of God. Burial will follow at the Bethalto United Methodist Cemetery. 

Memorials may be made to the Family

An online condolence and guest book may be found at www.eliaskallalandschaaf.com.


Obit Provided By:
Elias, Kallal & Schaaf Funeral Home

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