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May 25th, 1929 - Aug 17th, 2015Funeral: 2 p.m. Friday, August 21, 2015, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home
Visitation: 12 (Noon) until the hour of service on Friday at Frank & Bright Funeral Home
Interment: Cisne Cemetery
Zazel O. Kinnaman, Jr., age 86, of Flora, Illinois, passed away on Monday, August 17, 2015, at his home in Flora.
Zazel was born May 25, 1929, in Clay County to Zazel O. Kinnaman Sr. and Mildred (Martin) Kinnaman. He married Ilene Pennington on June 27, 1953 in Flora. Zazel was a self-employed carpenter and cabinet maker, worked for Best Homes in Effingham, and also did oil field work. He joined the U.S. Army in 1951 and was proud to be a member of the Flora American Legion Post #14. Zazel was affiliated with the Flora First Church of God, and enjoyed fishing and hunting. He spent many hours working in his true hobby, which was literally anything to do with wood, including crafting intricate matchstick models.
He is survived by his wife: Ilene Kinnaman of Flora; children: Benjamin Ray Kinnaman of Sterling, Lora (Jim) Neal of Erlanger, KY, and Lesa A. Bond of Fort Branch, IN; one sister: Rose Mills of Rock Falls; one brother: Dean Kinnaman of Sterling; one half-sister: Jackie Lyons of Alma; one half-brother: Roger Kinnaman of Missouri; along with 7 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother: Benny Joe, and one half-brother: Melvin Kinnaman.
A funeral service for Zazel Kinnaman Jr. will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, August 21, 2015, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora. Interment will be in Cisne Cemetery. Visitation will be at the funeral home on Friday where friends may call from 12 (Noon) until the hour of service. Memorial donations may be given to First Church of God and will be accepted at the funeral home. Online condolences may be sent at www.frankandbright.com.
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Benny, Your classmates from near and far send their condolences to you and your family at the passing of your loved one. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Benny, I was sorry to hear about the passing of your Dad. I will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers. Sending you a comforting hug along with a prayer that you will find strength to get you through the difficult days ahead.
Hugs, Benny.
Got to know Zazel when he worked at our house. He was a good guy but never knew the family that well. He will be sadly missed. Prayers for the family.
Sorry to hear about the passing of your Father. My thoughts and prayers for you and your family.
I am so sorry for the loss of your dad.
Lesa, Ilene and family, we are so sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers. God be with your entire family during this difficult time.
Prayers to the family for their loss.
Dear Lesa and family, you are in my thoughts. I am so sorry for your loss.
To Benny and the Kinnaman Family: Please accept our sincere condolences in the loss of your dad and loved one. I haven't seen Mr. Kinnaman since I was in high school but I do remember him as a kind man who loved his family deeply. Hold tight to your memories. They will comfort you so in the days to come. Y'all are in our thoughts and prayers. God bless.
My condolences and prayers to you family.
Benny, sorry to hear about the loss of your father. You and your family will be in our prayers. May he rest in peace. Bob
So sorry for the loss of your dad.
Sorry for your loss, prayers to your family.
So sorry for your loss . Zazel was a great part of my life growing up on Valbert Street, as was your entire family. May God bless you all in this difficult time.
You all are in our thoughts and prayers. Sending lots of hugs and love.
Sorry to hear about your Dad. Has been many years since I have seen him, but definitely remember the days you all living across from my Grandma and Grandpa Schroeder. Always thought of him as a tough guy, and he always friendly to me. God bless you all!!
So sorry for your loss.
Lesa and family, Very sorry for your loss, you will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Ilene, Benny, Lora and Jim, and Lesa, Your family has always held a special place in my heart. As you go through the days ahead, I pray your faith will comfort you.
Benny, Lora and families, Our prayers are with you now as you lay your Dad to rest.
Lesa so very sorry for your family's loss. In thoughts and prayers.
In our thoughts and prayers.
Our sincerest sympathies to all of you. So sorry for your loss.
Oh Lesa, so sorry for your loss. Cherish that memory of us going to the hobby store for his present
so very sorry he was a great man.. God bless
So sorry for your loss. I have wonderful memories of Lora and the entire family, growing up on Valbert St.
Dear Lesa and Family, I am so sorry for your loss and am keeping you all in my heart, thoughts, and prayers. I am with you in spirit and will be so especially Fri. afternoon.
Dear Lora, Jim, Lesa & family: Keeping you in my prayers. Was sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. I know that your faith will see you through these times ahead, but if you need extra support please know that there are many prayer warriors out here to hold you up to God. Love you.
love you all! You are in our hearts and prayers! Sis. Kin amen you have always been a blessing and Christian witness! I appreciate you!
So sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my thoughs and prayers.
So sorry for your loss...praying for God's presence during this difficult time.
Ilene sorry for your loss I miss my brother to till we meet again dean
Benny, So sorry to hear about your dad. Take care.
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