Todd Kays

Todd Curtis Kays, age 62, of Benton, passed away at 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, April 22, 2026, at the Benton Rehabilitation and Health Care Center of Benton.

Todd was born July 19, 1963, in Benton, Illinois; the son of Thomas and Sharon (Gunter) Kays.

He was a graduate of BCHS Class of 1981. He proudly served his country in the Army National Guard, having served twenty-two plus years where he attained the rank of Master Seargent. Todd was a retired career police officer and millwright. He was a member of the Rend Lake Masonic Lodge #64 A.F. & A.M. of Sesser.

Todd enjoyed fishing, tying flies and making his own lures. He enjoyed hunting and reloading ammunition. Most of all he enjoyed talking about his three sons and he loved his family more than anything.

Surviving are his three sons: Christopher Kays and wife Jennifer of Benton, IL, twin sons Adam Kays and wife Sarah of Indianapolis, IN, Aron Kays of Indianapolis, IN, grandchildren Caitlyn and Christopher, a sister Terri Cummins and husband Kevin of Carlsbad, NM, a nephew Jason Cummins of Tucson, AZ, a niece Ammie Leatherwood of Lubbock, TX, and an uncle Curtis Gunter of Benton, IL.

He was preceded in death by his parents, an infant brother Scott Kays, and his dog Cocoa.

Funeral Services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Friday, May 1, 2026, at the Leffler Funeral Home of Benton with Bro. Ray Minor officiating. Visitation will be held from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Friday at the Leffler Funeral Home of Benton.

Burial with Military Honors will take place at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, May 9, 2026, at the Masonic & Odd Fellows Cemetery of Benton, IL.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Benton American Legion Post #280 and will be accepted at both services.

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