Kevin Lee VanBuskirk "KK", age 54, passed away on January 25, 2024 in Mt Vernon, Illinois.  He was a loving son, brother, uncle, great uncle, nephew, cousin, and friend.
He was born at Marshall Browning Hospital in Du Quoin, Illinois, on February 6, 1969 to Gary and Clarica "Cheta" (Lively) VanBuskirk.
Kevin graduated from Centralia High School in 1987.  He worked for more than 20 years at SIA Electronics in Tilden, Illinois.
During Kevin's life, his kind and compassionate nature was shown in his willingness to always lend a helping hand.  From changing tires to rescuing his many nieces with car repairs, boy troubles, and everything in between he constantly showed his love and dedication to his family and friends.
Kevin will be greatly missed by his beloved companion, his dog Petey.  He is survived by his stepmother Esther VanBuskirk of Odin, brother Bobby VanBuskirk of Woodlawn, and his sister Michelle VanBuskirk of Irvington.  He also will be greatly missed by his four nieces: Casey (James) Bunton of Benton, Carrie (Garrett) Clark of Du Quoin, Cristen (Garrett) VanBuskirk of Carbondale, and Brittany (Ray) Tilley of Dowell.  The loss is also felt by his great nieces and great nephews: Dylan and Lily Seaward, Kaestyn and Azaeyla Brown, and Liam and Ronin Clark.
He was preceded in death by his mother and father.
Funeral services will be held at Searby Funeral Home in Du Quoin, Illinois, on January 30, 2024 at 1pm with Rev. Joe Wagner officiating. Friends may call from 11am until the time of the service at the Searby Funeral Home in Du Quoin.  Graveside services will follow at Sunset Memorial Park in Du Quoin, Illinois.  A dinner following the services will be held at Derby Hall 214 West High Street, Du Quoin, Illinois.
Friends may make memorials to the Epilepsy Foundation and will be accepted at the funeral home.