Dateline: Godfrey

Kyle Mason Durham, 37, passed away Wednesday, May 29, 2019 at his home in Godfrey. Born May 22, 1982 in Maryville, IL, he was the son of Dean and Vicki (Gauen) Durham of Highland. Kyle served in the U.S. Army for two years. He was a dedicated and well respected police officer and worked for various departments, including Colorado Springs, CO, Scott Air Force Base and with the Veterans Affairs Police Department at John Cochran and Jefferson Barracks in St. Louis. On April 9, 2010 he married the former Heather Diehl in Edwardsville. She survives. Along with his parents and wife, he is survived by two sons, Travis Knoche of Godfrey and Jack Durham of Godfrey, one brother, Matt Durham (Gina) of Highland, paternal grandmother, Parlia Woodkirk of Carlinville and his best friend, Julie Brown of Wood River. Visitation will begin at 12:00 PM Saturday, June 1, 2019 until a 4:00 PM eulogy service with family and friends at Gent Funeral Home in Alton. Graveside services will be at 1:00 PM Sunday at the Highland City Cemetery in Highland, IL with full military honors. Family friend Glennon Netemeyer will officiate. Memorials may be made in care of Heather Durham for his sons, Travis and Jack.

A Go Fund Me account has also been established for Travis and Jack. https://www.gofundme.com/sxs7e-memorial-fund-for-kyle039s-sons?teamInvite=aXBs2wHiTV5kZsjt61If9MWd0JIFyA3g0mNGs4xdhsEA7avFKq2qgjuerX2fjhXQ

Online guestbook and information may be found at www.gentfuneralhome.com