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Forrest Kissack, Jr.

Forrest Kissack, Jr., 90, of Weldon, Illinois passed away 9:06 A.M. June 16, 2023 at Manor Court, Clinton, IL.

Services will be 11 AM, Wednesday, June 21, 2023 at the Lane Christian Church with Jim Kilson officiating. Burial will follow at McCord Cemetery, DeWitt, IL. Visitation will be 9:30 – 11 AM, Wednesday at the church. The family entrusted Calvert Funeral Home, Clinton, IL with arrangements. 

Memorials may be directed to Lane Christian Church.

Forrest was born May 14, 1933 in Crescent City Twp., Iroquois County, IL the son of Forrest E. and Christena (Hasbargen) Kissack, Sr. He married Doris Mae Maiden July 14, 1956 in Sheldon, IL. She passed away July 25, 2004.

Survivors include his sons, Rick (Tresa) Kissack, Clinton, IL; Chris Kissack, Weldon, IL; daughter, Valerie (Asten) Rathbun, Addison, IL; one grandchild, Nolan Rathbun; and siblings, Pat (Rudy) Ahrends, Watseka, IL; Ron (Joan) Kissack, Watseka, IL; Gail Yates, Watseka, IL; Pam Chase, Sheldon, IL; Debbie Swigert, Watseka, IL; Scott (Stacy) Kissack, Watseka, IL; and Jerry (Linda) Kissack, Chebanse, IL.

Forrest was preceded in death by his parents.

Forrest was a member of the Lane Christian Church.  He worked at Revere Copper and Brass, Clinton, IL, General Cable, Monticello, IL, and VioBin, Monticello, IL.  He enjoyed metal detecting, coin collecting, fishing, hunting for arrowheads, and watching Westerns.

Online condolences may be made at www.calvertmemorial.com