Kenneth Lowell Gillis Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Kenneth Lowell Gillis of Franklin, Illinois, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on November 18, 2025 at the age of 89. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Clarence Henry and Mary Theda Painter Gillis; his wife Lillie M. Tannahill; his daughter Janet Stewart (David) of Winchester; his grandchildren, Jeremy Stewart (Sheila) of Jacksonville and Stacey Stewart (Matt Turner) of Waverly; his great grandchildren, Brittany (Mike), Cody (Erica), Michael and Aaden; his great great grandchildren, Hunter, Ava, Lillie, Beau, Violett and Caspian; his sister Nila Webster (Roy) of Oregon; his children, Peggy Sue, Stacey Kay and Lonnie Gene; and his siblings, Carlis Gillis and Lavonne McGrath.
Visitation was held on Monday, November 24th 2025 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Neece Funeral Home (349 E Tanner St, Waverly, IL 62692). A funeral service was held on Monday, November 24th 2025 at 7:00 PM at the same location.
Memorials may be made to American Cancer Society and sent to Neece-Airsman-Hires, 349 E. Tanner, Waverly, Il. 62692.
