Casey A Kaufman

Casey A. Kaufman, 32 years old of Watseka, passed away Wednesday, May 17, 2023 in Watseka, Illinois. He was born on July 15, 1990 in Atkinson, Nebraska, the son of Gary and Marguerite Kaufman of Martinton, Illinois. Casey graduated from Donovan High School in 2009. Casey was employed by Pence Oil Company of Watseka, Illinois and was previously a longtime employee of Big R Stores. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, country music, kayaking, concerts, and family gatherings. Casey is survived by his parents; eight siblings, Dee Mason of Fayetteville, Arkansas, Rachel (John) Pierce of Glenwood, Iowa, Jessie (Mike) Leaver of Bourbonnais, Illinois, Stacy Beam (Nicholas Dillon) of Watseka, Illinois; Jessica Scott of Kankakee, Illinois; Lloyd (Cassie) Kaufman of Donovan, Illinois; Nick (Nadine) Kaufman of Martinton, Illinois, Holly Kaufman (Axle Wicker) of Kankakee, Illinois; also, surviving are 13 nieces and nephews; grandparents, Sue “Mim” Courville of Bourbonnais, Illinois and Gail (Marie) Kaufman of Watseka, Illinois; numerous aunts, uncles and cousins; significant other Brianna Castonguay of Milford, Illinois and unborn daughter, Rhettley Mychele Kaufman. He is preceded by his grandparents, Lloyd “Pip” Courville and Delores Kaufman; aunt, Julie Courville and cousin, Josh Brueggert. Visitation will be held on Monday, May 22, 2023 at Jensen Funeral Home, 3639 East State Rt 17, Kankakee, Illinois from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. with a memorial service at 5:15 p.m. Cremation rights will be accorded with inurnment at a later date in L’Erable, Illinois. Memorials can be made to the family.