Colfax: W. Kenneth Wyant of Colfax died at 6:45am Sunday, August 13, 2006 at Gibson Area Hospital Annex, Gibson City, IL

The funeral service for Mr. Wyant will be 10:30 am, Friday, August 18, 2006 at the Colfax United Methodist church, Colfax with Rev. Diane Yentes officiating. Burial will take place at Wiley Cemetery, Colfax.

Visitation will be 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. Thursday, August 17, 2006 at Duffy-Pils Memorial Home in Colfax.

Kenneth was born November 22, 1926, A son to William H. and Thelma (Ballance) Wyant. He married Margie Brink December 26, 1949 in Arrowsmith. She died July 29, 2006.

Surviving are two daughters; Janice (Guy) Fincham and Susan (Rick) Norton both of Colfax. One son; Randall Wyant (Donna Boundy) of Gibson City. Three sisters Donna (Delmar) Beecher, Pontiac, Maxine (Howard) Payne Fairbury, Phyllis (Don) Birge South Haven, MS, one brother Wayne (Naomi) Wyant, Arrowsmith, sister in-law Doris Wyant, Colfax.

Also surviving are 8 Grandchildren; Sarah Fincham (Roby Schwartz), Bryce Fincham, Ashleigh Fincham, Nathan Fincham, Christopher Wyant, Dana Wyant, Derek Norton, Courtney Norton and one Great Grandson; Ian Schwartz.

He was preceded in death by his wife, one daughter, Pamela Wyant and two brothers.

Mr. Wyant was the former owner of Wyant Service Station in Colfax from 1957 - 1989. He served on Colfax Village board for 26 years, 12 of them as Mayor. Kenny and Margie were members of the Chief City Swingers square dance club, Pontiac for many years. Kenny will be remembered for his many years of service to his community and his strong love for his family.

The family suggests that memorials be made to Wiley Cemetery, Colfax or the Multiple Sclerosis Association of America.