Kevin T. Burnett
Kevin T. Burnett, 64, of Galva, died at 4:15 p.m., Tuesday, August 22, 2017 at his home. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Sunday, August 27 at Rux Funeral Home in Galva. Rev. Martin Gutzmer
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