Kevin F. Noren
June 29, 1954 ~ October 4, 2019
Kevin F. Noren, 65, of Taylorville, IL, passed away at 11:50 a.m. on Friday, October 4, 2019 at his residence.
Kevin was born June 29, 1954 in Taylorville, the son of James A. and Mary Ann (Reish) Noren. He married Nancy L. Romeo on September 5, 1987 in Taylorville.
Kevin graduated from Taylorville High School in 1972, and proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. After his time in the service, he graduated from the Police Academy in Champaign, IL, and went on to work for the City of Taylorville Police Department, and then the Christian County Sheriff’s Department as a Sheriff’s Deputy. Following his retirement from the county, Kevin stayed on as an auxiliary deputy, and also went to work for Commonwealth Edison. He and Nancy owned Creative Images photography studio, and Childhood Memories antique store in Taylorville for many years as well. Later in life Kevin serviced gaming machines at many local Taylorville establishments. He had many hobbies, but fishing, riding his motorcycles, and collecting antiques and classic cars were his favorite past-times. Kevin was a long-time member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Taylorville.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Mary Ann Noren; brother, Dane “Poncho” Miller; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Nicklas and Maxine (Smith) Romeo; and sister-in-law, Sonja (Romeo) Jeffrey.
Kevin is survived by his wife, Nancy L. Noren of Taylorville, IL; daughter, Roni (husband, James) Day of Taylorville, IL; granddaughters, Brooke (husband, Josh) McLeod and Alisa (significant other, Brandon Flynn) Noren, both of Taylorville, IL; great grandchildren, Lindsay, Beckett, Kayden, and Bowen; father, James A. Noren of Taylorville, IL; siblings, Richard J. (wife, Marcia) Noren of Somerset, KY, and Diane (husband, Leland) Miller-McCravy of Atlanta, GA; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.
The family will host a celebration of life at a later date.
The family has entrusted Shafer-Perfetti & Assalley Funeral Home, 202 W. Franklin St., Taylorville, IL 62568 with arrangements.
Please visit www.assalleyfuneralhomes.com to offer condolences to the family.
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Roni, I’m so sorry to hear this news. Please know that I will keep all of you in my prayers. Love, Sheila
Jim, Nancy and family, I am so sorry for your loss. You are all in my thoughts. Bless all of you.
Jim, Nancy and Family-We are so sorry for your loss. I went to school with Kevin and he was always so kind to me. I will always remember him fondly.
Joe & Rhonda Denning
Jim, Nancy & Family, We are so sorry for your loss. Kevin was just a wonderful person! I met Kevin in the early 1980’s while attending local car shows. Both my father and brother served with Kevin as an auxiliary deputy back in the day. It wasn’t until I moved out of state 10 years ago Kevin and I figured out we were related through his grandmother which was a Bailey. Rest in peace and my God bless your family!
Nancy, Roni and family~ Please know prayers for peace and in time laughter at all the great memories to replace the heartache and pain right now. Kevin was a great guy and touched so many people over the years. I have a lot of happy memories and lots of laughter from growing up in the neighborhood with Roni and all the time Kevin spent around Mom and Dad (Mick and Bev Brannan) over the years. May God hold you close and help at this time… Susie
Nancy and Roni condolences for your loss. You are all in my prayers and thoughts, bless you.
Dick and Marcia and family, May God give you comfort and keep you in His care.
Nancy, Roni and family
My thoughts are with you. Kevin was my friend. We worked together for many years. I will miss him.
Kevin was quick with a smile and would help anyone with most anything. This great man will be sorely missed. RIP, my friend. My condolences to the family.
Nancy, I am so sorry to hear about Kevin. He was a great guy and I had a lot of respect for him. Prayers for the family during this difficult time.
Nancy, I’m so sorry about Kevin. Stunned, he’s so young. I feel for your loss, the love of your life, your perfect match.
Thinking of you, sending my prayers.