Gary D. Kinsell

Gary D. Kinsell, 78, of Minier passed away at 2:42 p.m., Saturday,
September 5, 2026 at Hopedale Hospital in Hopedale, IL.

Gary was born March 12, 1948, in Bloomington, the first son of Marion
Dwayne and Norma
Jean Vance Kinsell. Gary participated in sports in high school and
attended Illinois State University. He is survived by his wife, Carol
Goellner, whom he married on May 21,1999.

Gary began his career in Sales selling Cutco knives. His sales skills
took him next to the GE Yellow Pages, traveling around the state to
support advertising and early marketing in the phone book. Gary
retired in 2007 from RR Donnelley and Sons Company.

Gary was a member of the Stanford Sportsman Club and enjoyed fishing
and was a longtime golfer. He also enjoyed grilling and deep frying,

Also surviving is one son, Jeremy (Kimberly Rogers) Kinsell of
Virginia; four daughters, Tobi Kinsell of South Carolina, Lauri (Greg)
Brown of Normal, IL, Stephanie (Dustin) Kirley of St. Louis, MO,
Natalie (Jason) Adkins of Bloomington, IL; eight grandchildren; four
great-grandchildren; one brother Larry (Janet) Kinsell of Bloomington,
IL and one sister, Sandra Sosamon of Saybrook, IL.

Gary was preceded in death by his parents, brother-in-law, Larry
Sosamon, and son, James Miller.

Cremation rites were accorded.  There will be no visitation or funeral.

Memorials may be made to Minier Fire and Rescue, 107 W. Central,
Minier, IL 61759 or Special Olympics Illinois at
support.specialolympics.com.

Hanesel-Oswald Funeral Home  in Minier is assisting the family with
arrangements.

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