Joseph L. Kinney Obituary (1935 - 2016)

Joseph L. Kinney, 81, of Chenoa, formerly of Joliet, died at 12:30 a.m. on Thursday, August 4, 2016 at Meadows Mennonite Home in Chenoa.Services and interment will be private. Carmody-Flynn Funeral Home is assisting the family with cremation arrangements. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Habitat for Humanity, the Nature Conservatory or because of Joes love for animals, any charity that helps animals.To express condolences online, please visit www.carmodyflynn.com.He was born February 9, 1935 in Bethalto, IL, son of Ira and Florence Wilson Kinney. He married Maxine Lewis on October 5, 1957 in Essex. She preceded him in death on April 6, 1988.He was also preceded in death by his siblings, Lorraine and Paul Kinney and Marge Williams; his dear friend and companion, Violet Rose Biro and his beloved American Eskimo dog, Sheba and calico cat, Julie.Surviving are two children, Joseph Kinney and Elizabeth (Frank) Cowie; granddaughters, Bevin Cowie and Megan (Matt) Westerfield; two nephews, Ted and Scott and niece, Karen.Joe worked for the Illinois Department of Corrections for 27 years, retiring in 1991. He was an lifelong Cubs Fan and he loved animals.The family would like to thank the staff of Evergreen Assisted Living, the staff of OSF St. Joseph Medical Center family care unit, the staff at Meadows Mennonite Home, and the compassionate and supportive social workers and nurses of Advocate BroMenn Hospice.