Gary P. Kehm, 67, passed away Thursday, April 28, 2016 at the Rochelle Community Hospital after a long illness. Gary was born May 6, 1948 to Harold E. and Lorraine L. (Barnhart) Kehm in Mendota, IL. He graduated from Rochelle Township High School in 1966. A few years later, he proudly served with the United States Army. Gary married Debra Ann Osland on January 27, 2007 in Steward, IL. He farmed and was an independent truck driver. He is preceded in death by his parents, Harold Kehm and Lorraine Cote.
Gary is survived by his wife, Debra; three children: Jeff Tilton of Rochelle, Gary (Robin) Moore of Lyles, TN and Cori (Davy) Talley of Brentwood, TN; Step father: Bert Cote; two step sons: Jason (Tonya) Osland of Conover, NC and Jarrod (Nicole) Osland of Hickory, NC; two sisters: Eleanor (Doug) Duke of Trenton, FL and Joanne Eckhardt of Rockford; 13 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
The visitation will be from 3:00 - 6:00 P.M., Monday, May 2, 2016 at the Unger-Horner Funeral Home, 400 N. 6th St., Rochelle. The service will follow the visitation at the funeral home at 6:00 P.M. with Pastor Jack Briggs officiating. Cremation rites will follow the service. The memorial may be made to the American Lung Association. Visit www.ungerhorner.com to sign the online guest book.