Mike DeLong
on 08/12/2026 at 6:20 am
Sorry to hear of his passing . I worked with Kerry at Marissa Mine for several years. Condolences to his family🙏
ReplyKerry D. Daugherty
Kerry Dale Daugherty, 73, of Marissa, IL was born on August 29, 1952 in Owensboro, KY and passed away on August 8, 2026 at his home.
Mr. Daugherty was a coal miner and was a member of the mine rescue team. He was a volunteer fireman with the Marissa Fire Department for many years. Kerry was a huge Kentucky Wildcats fan and loved watching his grandkids play sports and attended all of their games.
He was preceded in death by his parents – L.E. and Ruby, nee Rone, Daugherty. His wife – Dava Kaye, nee Huff, Daugherty whom he married on December 24, 1972 in Echols, KY and who passed away on August 1, 2021.
He is survived by his children – Melissa (Kent) Feig of Marissa, IL; Christopher (Christie) Daugherty of Marissa, IL. His grandchildren – Maclain Daugherty; Chase (Danika) Daugherty; Casey Daugherty; Carter Daugherty; Maddison Daugherty. Great-grandson – Hayden Daugherty. Two brothers – Dwight Daugherty; Jimmy Daugherty. Kerry is also survived by his four-legged friend, his dog, Piggy.
Memorials may be made to the donor’s choice.
Condolences to the family may be expressed online at www.heilschuessler.com
Visitation: Friends may call at Heil-Schuessler Funeral Home in Marissa, IL on Friday, August 21, 2026 from 9:00am to 11:00am.
Funeral: Memorial services will be held at Heil-Schuessler Funeral Home in Marissa, IL on Friday, August 21, 2026 at 11:00am.
Interment: Burial will be held in Marissa Township Cemetery in Marissa, IL.
Heil-Schuessler Funeral Home in Marissa, IL is in charge of arrangements.
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Bill Schlimme on 08/14/2026 at 3:53 pm
So sorry for your loss. Sincere condolences to his family. I worked with Kerry at Marissa Mine and was on the mine rescue team with him. RIP
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Charles Whitlow on 08/19/2026 at 1:25 pm
To the Family and Friends of Kerry. So Sorry to hear of Kerry’s Passing RIP Kerry
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To the Family and Friends of Kerry. So Sorry to hear of Kerry’s Passing RIP Kerry
So sorry for your loss. Sincere condolences to his family. I worked with Kerry at Marissa Mine and was on the mine rescue team with him. RIP
Sorry to hear of his passing . I worked with Kerry at Marissa Mine for several years. Condolences to his family🙏