Kenneth Lloyd Heine, 91, of Sparta, passed away at 5:50 P.M., Tuesday, June 3, 2025 at the Coulterville Rehab and Healthcare Center in Coulterville, IL.
Kenneth had worked as a pressman for Spartan Printing Company for over thirty years.  He was a graduate of Trico High School.  Kenneth was a United States Air Force veteran and served from 1953 until 1957.  He attained the rank of Staff Sergeant and was a crew chief on helicopters.  Kenneth was a member of the American Legion in Perryville, MO.  He was of the Christian faith.  Kenneth was an avid hunter and fisherman. He enjoyed trapping and restoring antique farm equipment.
He was born October 28, 1933 in Perry County, IL, the son of William J. and Clara Belle (Higgerson) Heine.
He married Nedra N. Todd on July 7, 1954 in Denmark, IL and she survives.
He is survived by his wife of Sparta, two sons - Michael Heine and wife Carrie of Bedford, KY and Donald Heine and wife Julie of Sesser, nine grandchildren - Kenneth Heine, Timothy Heine, Christopher Downing, Katherine Heine, Mary Keeton, Thomas Heine, Jason Rice, Amanda Searby, and Victoria Halfacre, and seventeen great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, one daughter - Deborah Rice, one brother - Wesley Heine, and three sisters - Lois Armstrong, Lola Mae Keene, and Vera Smith.
Military graveside rites will be conducted at 11:00 A.M., Monday, July 7, 2025 at Cutler Cemetery in Cutler, IL with Du Quoin V.F.W. and American Legion and the United States Air Force conducting the service.
Those attending the service are asked to go directly to the cemetery.
Burial will be in the Cutler Cemetery in Cutler, IL.
Friends may make memorials to Randolph County Humane Society or Cutler Cemetery and will be accepted at the funeral home.
Searby Funeral Home in Du Quoin is in charge of arrangements.