He was born April 25, 1926 in Hanna City, IL to Earl and Alice (Swadinsky) Isbell. Kerman married Emma Jane Kimzey on July 29, 1946 in Bartonville and she preceded him in death on October 20, 2003.
Surviving are his son, Dennis (Debbie) Isbell of Peoria; six grandchildren, Tara, Janell, Eydie, Matthew, Michael, and Mark; nine great grandchildren; and brother, Roger (Rose) Isbell of Oquawka.
Kerman was also preceded in death by his son, Merlin R. Isbell, and two brothers, Merlin E. and Herman Isbell.
He was a welding instructor at Caterpillar retiring in 1986 with 42 years' service.
Kerman was a member of the Hanna City United Methodist Church and was instrumental in the building of its new church.
He was also a member of Lancaster Masonic Lodge #106 in Glasford and the Peoria Consistory.
He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and gardening.
Kerman was a US Navy veteran, serving during WWII and Korea.
Services will be Friday, May 23rd at 10:30 am at the Hanna City United Methodist Church where visitation will be one hour prior. Pastor Bob DeBolt will be officiating. Burial will be in Smithville Cemetery, rural Hanna City.
Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer Association.
Anderson-Sedgwick Funeral Home, Farmington is in charge of arrangements.
LINEAGE:
1 John Isbell (England to Gloucester County, Virginia by 1664), presumptive father of
2 William Isbell of Isbell Spring, St. John's Parish, King William County; father of William Jr., Henry (& John?)
+ wife unknown; next door to Enfield Plantation
3 Henry Isbell b.c1690 of Orange Co.; constable of Caroline Co., d. c1760
+ daughter of "James Cox, Gent.," d c1739 St. Mark's Parish, Orange Co. (July 25, 1733; Spots Orders, 7 Aug, p.240); sons: William, James, Henry Jr., Zachariah; possibly Benjamin and Jason.
4 Hon. Capt. Zachary/Zachariah Isbell b c1722
+ Elizabeth/Catherine
5 Lt. Zachariah Isbell Jr.
+ Elizabeth Miller
6 John Miller Isbell 1777-1853
+Margaret Garganus
7 Jason Isbell 1803-
+Emily or Nancy
8 Jonathan Beacham Isbell 1853-1923
+Martha Allred 1847-1881
9 Albert Isbell 1873-1952
+Melissa E. Collins
10 Earl Isbell 1899-1980
+Alice E. Swadinsky
11 Kerman Ray Isbell 1926-2014
He was born April 25, 1926 in Hanna City, IL to Earl and Alice (Swadinsky) Isbell. Kerman married Emma Jane Kimzey on July 29, 1946 in Bartonville and she preceded him in death on October 20, 2003.
Surviving are his son, Dennis (Debbie) Isbell of Peoria; six grandchildren, Tara, Janell, Eydie, Matthew, Michael, and Mark; nine great grandchildren; and brother, Roger (Rose) Isbell of Oquawka.
Kerman was also preceded in death by his son, Merlin R. Isbell, and two brothers, Merlin E. and Herman Isbell.
He was a welding instructor at Caterpillar retiring in 1986 with 42 years' service.
Kerman was a member of the Hanna City United Methodist Church and was instrumental in the building of its new church.
He was also a member of Lancaster Masonic Lodge #106 in Glasford and the Peoria Consistory.
He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and gardening.
Kerman was a US Navy veteran, serving during WWII and Korea.
Services will be Friday, May 23rd at 10:30 am at the Hanna City United Methodist Church where visitation will be one hour prior. Pastor Bob DeBolt will be officiating. Burial will be in Smithville Cemetery, rural Hanna City.
Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer Association.
Anderson-Sedgwick Funeral Home, Farmington is in charge of arrangements.
LINEAGE:
1 John Isbell (England to Gloucester County, Virginia by 1664), presumptive father of
2 William Isbell of Isbell Spring, St. John's Parish, King William County; father of William Jr., Henry (& John?)
+ wife unknown; next door to Enfield Plantation
3 Henry Isbell b.c1690 of Orange Co.; constable of Caroline Co., d. c1760
+ daughter of "James Cox, Gent.," d c1739 St. Mark's Parish, Orange Co. (July 25, 1733; Spots Orders, 7 Aug, p.240); sons: William, James, Henry Jr., Zachariah; possibly Benjamin and Jason.
4 Hon. Capt. Zachary/Zachariah Isbell b c1722
+ Elizabeth/Catherine
5 Lt. Zachariah Isbell Jr.
+ Elizabeth Miller
6 John Miller Isbell 1777-1853
+Margaret Garganus
7 Jason Isbell 1803-
+Emily or Nancy
8 Jonathan Beacham Isbell 1853-1923
+Martha Allred 1847-1881
9 Albert Isbell 1873-1952
+Melissa E. Collins
10 Earl Isbell 1899-1980
+Alice E. Swadinsky
11 Kerman Ray Isbell 1926-2014
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