Raymond John Kime

Raymond V. John Kime, of Kankakee, passed away at his home October 28, 2008. He was born on May 15, 2008 in Dwight, IL., the son of Vance and Lucille Eastman Kime.Fifty five years ago he married the love of his life, Sharon Klemme in Herscher, IL. on Febuary 1, 1953.He was a farmer in the Kankakee and St. Anne area for 48 years and also he was in sales at Kime Implement.He served in the U. S. Army and is a member of Grace Baptist Church in Kankakee, IL. His hobbies and other interests include loved to travel to Florida and Arizona. His favorite past time is hunting and fishing and spending time with his family.He is survived by one son and daughter in law, Dale and Pat Kime of Aroma Park, IL., three daughters and son in law, Linda and Robert Skeen, Carolyn Kime and Cheryl Kime all of Kankakee, IL.His grandchildren are Nicole and Robert Giles, Deanna Sheen, Ryan and Mandy Kime all of Kankakee, IL., and three great grandchildren, Arianna, Addison and Adrienne whose favorite place was grandpa's lap.Raymond's brother and sister in law is Gary and Carel Kime of Clifton, IL., brothers in law, David Smiley of Phoenix, AZ., and Duane Gates, also four sisters and brother in law, are Betty Stang of Aroma Park, Lois Jeannie Brown of Lexington, IL., Connie and Mike Parker of Bloomington, IL. Nancy Swoveland of Phoenix, AZ.He also has several nieces and nephews.Raymond is proceeded in death by his parents, one sister Norma Gates, one brother Carroll Fuzz Eastman, two brothers in law, William Stang and Roger Brown, and one niece, Debbie Taylor. He was a soft spoken man and non-judgmental of others. He will be sadly missed by his family and friends. Our memories of him will be forever in our hearts.