Kenneth E. Staas Obituary

We are sad to announce that on February 28, 2021, at the age of 79, Kenneth E. Staas of Highland, Illinois, born in Saint Louis, Missouri passed away. 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, Carl R. Staas and Viola Staas; his siblings, Carl Staas (Esther), Harold Staas, Wilbert Staas and LaVerne Kaiser (Raymond); and his brother-in-law Lenny Vanella.

He is survived by: his sons, Kevin Staas (Deb) of St. Jacob, IL and Keith; his granddaughter Madelyn; his sister Dorothy Vanella; his sister-in-law Betty Staas; his stepgrandchildren, Brandon Seger (Angel), Amanda Horstmann (Kyle), Kristin Courtney (Jim Kinsey) and Amber Courtney (Steve Houston); and his stepgreat-grandchildren, Zoey, Greer, Reines, Jaxon and Eli.

COVID-19 restrictions will be followed, masks required, and social distancing.

Memorials may be made to Keystone Cemetery, PO Box 275, St. Jacob, IL 62281 or Hospice of Southern Illinois, 305 S Illinois St, Belleville, IL 62220.