Kenneth Evrley

Kenneth James Evrley, 71, of Pana passed away Saturday, August 8, 2026 in the comfort of his home with his dog, Sadie. He was born May 17, 1955 to Jessie J. & Delores J. (Rochkes) Evrley. He was a beloved father, companion, husband, grandpa and great grandpa. Kenny was a hard worker. He retired from GSI in Assumption, IL. He was an avid poker player for the Smoke’n Aces Poker league at Station 502. His passion was taking care of his cows out at the farm.
He married Joyce Sisk and had a child, Kenneth Christopher Evrley. After their divorce, Kenny married Brenda VanScyoc. They had two children, Michael Robert and Heath James. While the children were young, Kenny and Brenda took the kids on many adventures. After the kids moved out, Brenda and Kenny continued their adventures until Brenda passed in 2020. After Brenda’s death, Kenny met Donna McGlaughlen, a light in the dark for him. They continued to take many adventures, car/tractor shows and most recently, she helped him live his dream of going to Alaska.
Kenny is survived by his sons: Kenneth Evrley (Crissy Ruot), Michael (Roberta) Evrley, and Heath (Jessica) Evrley; his nephew, Justin; and grandchildren: KayDee (Chris) Cox, Lexi (Zach) Evrley, Jenna (Dawson) White, PayDon Evrley, Bailey (Hunter) Evrley, Jillian White, Kylie (Seth) Evrley, Tymber Evrley, David Evrley, Addelyn Evrley, Gwendolyn Evrley and Waylon Evrley; four great grandchildren: Braxton Cox, Evelynn Cox, Kallen Cox & Lainey Rawley. Kenny was preceded in death by his parents, Jessie & Delores Evrley, along with his siblings: Mary & Michael; his wife, Brenda (VanScyoc) Evrley; many aunts & uncles; his great granddaughter, Wren Cox; several cousins and his dogs, Casper and Chopper.
Funeral services for Kenny will be held on Friday, August 14, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. in McCracken-Dean Funeral Home. Burial will be in Ohlman Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday from 9:00 a.m. until service time in the funeral home.
Memorials in Kenny’s honor may be made to Quad County Hospice and will be accepted by McCracken-Dean Funeral Home who is assisting the family.