Kevin Ray Vernia Obituary (1978

Kevin Ray Vernia, age 47, of Peoria, IL, passed away at 3:32 a.m. on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria, IL. Cremation rites have been accorded. A public visitation will be held on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, from 3:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Duffy-Baier-Snedecor Funeral Home, located at 903 W. Custer Ave, Pontiac, IL, 61764. The family encourages that Chicago Cubs or Chicago Bears attire is worn. Memorials in Kevin’s memory may be made to the family. Duffy-Baier-Snedecor Funeral Home, Pontiac, is entrusted with the arrangements. Kevin was born on July 15, 1978, in Fairbury, IL, to Terry Ray Vernia and Leanne (Snow) Vernia. Leanne Vernia survives in Pontiac, IL. Other survivors include his daughter: Caitlynn Vernia of Pontiac, IL; two sisters: Amanda (Carlos Montes) Millirons of Pontiac, IL, and Jamie (John) Stefan of Laurens, IA; several nieces and nephews: Abigail Vernia, Jacob Millirons, Brandon Millirons, Ava Stefan, and Alena Stefan; Fiancé: Melissa Arrowood of East Peoria, IL; and his two fur-babies: Pepper and Hudson Ray. Kevin is preceded in death by his father: Terry Ray Vernia, maternal grandparents: Bill and Harriett Snow, paternal grandparents: Donald and Jean Vernia, one aunt: Debbie Harvey, and two uncles: Tim Vernia and Allen Vernia. Kevin graduated from Pontiac Township High School. He then went on to work at Kmart, RR Donnelley, and for the last 21 years he worked at Exact Packaging Inc. Kevin was an avid Chicago Bears and Chicago Cubs fan. He enjoyed playing softball, coaching his daughter in softball, bowling, fishing, camping, and going to Devil’s Lake in Wisconsin. Kevin made countless and unforgettable memories with his beloved family and friends that he leaves behind. Those precious memories will forever be carried on and cherished by them all. He will truly be missed by all of those who knew and loved him. This obituary may be viewed, and a guestbook signed at www.duffyfuneralhome.com or visit us on Facebook.