Keith A. Sigwerth

Keith Sigwerth, 61, of Mahomet, died Monday, December 18, 2023, at 2:54am. At Carle Foundation Hospital, Urbana surrounded by his family. Keith was born March 4th, 1962, to Delbert and Betty Sigwerth (Thompson) in Mt. Vernon, IL. He married Becky Sigwerth (Smith) on January 28th, 1993.

Visitation will take place on Friday, December 22, 2023, from 5pm to 6:45pm at Sunset Funeral Home and Cremation Center Mahomet Chapel, 1102 Churchill Rd. Mahomet, IL 61853

Funeral Services will be held at 7pm on Friday, December 22, 2023, officiated by fellow lodge brother, Seth Emerson.

Keith is survived by his loving wife, Becky Sigwerth (Smith) of Mahomet; daughter Michelle Bonham and Son-In-Law who he loved like his own, Eric Bonham of Mahomet; grandchildren Robert, Mackenzie, Bailey and Josie Mae Bonham of Mahomet, and sister-in-law Glenda Sigwerth of Mt. Vernon. He loved his sidekick and best buddy, Brody, his black lab puppy.

He was proceeded in death by his parents Delbert and Betty Sigwerth (Thompson) of Mt. Vernon, IL.

Keith was a Master Mason and dedicated to raising fellow brothers to become Master Masons. He became Master of his Lodge, Mahomet Masonic Lodge #220 in 2016 and served as Master of his lodge for two consecutive years. He was part of Traveling Degree, Lifetime Member of Mahomet Masonic Lodge #220 and honorary member of several surrounding lodges including Western Star Lodge #240, Ogden Masonic Lodge #754, Tolono Masonic Lodge #391, Monticello Masonic Fraternal Lodge #58, Farmer City Masonic Lodge #710, Paxton Masonic Lodge Room #416, Gibson City Lodge #733, Rantoul Lodge #470, Sidney Lodge #347, Urbana Lodge #157 and Homer Lodge #199.

He quickly became a 32nd degree Mason after joining the Valley of Danville Scottish Rite and served on the Line of Perfection for several years.

He was a member of the Illini Shrine Club and became President for two consecutive years. He also became a part of the Hi-Lo Wheelers where you would see Keith in parades all around east-central Illinois in his little yellow car.

Transporting dozens of children and their families to and from the St. Louis, MO and Chicago, IL Shriners Hospitals for Children; he was a loyal transporter for the Shriners for several years.

Keith joined Ansar Shrine Club in Springfield where he entered the Divan Line, serving four years. He was an Ambassador for Ansar Shrine, Tri-County Shrine, Shelby County Shrine Club and Eastern Illinois Shrine Club in Danville, visiting many Shrine clubs throughout the state.

He is member of the Knights of Pythias in Farmer City.

Keith was a hard worker his entire life and worked for Bolen Ice company in Mt. Vernon in the 80s and after he moved to Mahomet, he became a wholesale vendor for Red Baron Pizza and the Interstate Brands. Once he retired, he was a part-time maintenance man for Schnucks in Mahomet.

Keith enjoyed gardening, parading in his little yellow Shriner car, coaching from the bleachers at all his grandkids games because he would never miss one, visiting local Shrine and Masonic Lodges and could always be counted on if there was degree work needed or a helping hand.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to Cornbelt Fire Department and the caring staff at Carle Hospital and Carle Hospice center. Special thank yous for the extra special care and kindness that Gracie, Jeremiah, Church, Chelsea, Jordan, April, Max, Abbi, Sarah, Andy, Mason, Hollie, Alaina and Dr. Mike gave him; as well as all the amazing medical professionals that took amazing care of him. Thank you Ms.Rhonda for keeping his room clean and always there to support. We are forever grateful for a very special and caring nurse practitioner, Miranda, that kept him out of pain and quickly became a special friend of the family.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Cornbelt Fire Department or in honor of his special buddy, Sam Turngren, who is raising money for a Service Dog; "old man" wouldnt have it any other way buddy.

Services Memorial Visitation Friday December 22, 2023 5:00 PM to 6:45 PM Sunset Funeral Home & Cremation Center Mahomet Chapel 1102 Churchill Road Mahomet, IL 61853 Masonic Service Friday December 22, 2023 6:45 PM Sunset Funeral Home & Cremation Center Mahomet Chapel 1102 Churchill Road Mahomet, IL 61853 Masonic Service Friday December 22, 2023 7:00 PM Sunset Funeral Home & Cremation Center Mahomet Chapel 1102 Churchill Road Mahomet, IL 61853