Kevin R. Wernsman

Kevin R. Wernsman, 60, of Metamora, IL, passed away on Tuesday, January 13, 2026 after battling cancer.

He was born on May 7, 1965, in Peoria, IL, to Howard and Judy (Stoller) Wernsman. He married Carole S. Smith on July 4, 1984 in Germantown Hills, IL. She passed away on March 9, 2013.

Surviving are his son, Landin Wernsman of Metamora; daughter, Lora (Daniel Wagner) Wernsman of Roanoke, IL; mother, Judy (Randy) Taylor of Metamora; and sister, Kim (Ben) Elbert of Morton, IL. He was preceded in death by his father Howard.

Kevin worked as an inside sales representative at Springfield Electric. He loved the outdoors, hunting, fishing, and trap shooting. He also enjoyed hanging with family and friends having cold beverages. He especially loved his dogs.

A Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 am on Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at Mason Funeral Home Germantown Hills Chapel with Pastor Gary Salm officiating. Visitation will be held from 4:00 pm until 7:00 pm on Monday, January 19, 2026 and also one hour prior to his service on Tuesday, all at the funeral home. Burial will be in Hillcrest Memory Gardens in rural Morton. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to Illinois Cancer Care, 8940 North Wood Sage Road, Peoria, IL 61615 or to TAPS, 100 Taps Lane, Pekin, IL 61554. Online condolences at www.masonfuneralhomes.com.

DONATIONS:

Illinois Cancer Care, 8940 North Wood Sage Road, Peoria, IL 61615

TAPS, 100 Taps Lane, Pekin, IL 61554