Obituaries

George Molter

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 17:37:09 GMT

Janice Miller

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 22:23:43 GMT

Louis Moisant

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 22:18:44 GMT

Patrica Hebert

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 22:09:42 GMT

Willetta Waddick

Wed, 14 Jan 2026 16:18:57 GMT

Steven Serve

Mon, 05 Jan 2026 04:12:39 GMT

Kathleen Pechauer

Wed, 10 Dec 2025 19:00:04 GMT

Mary Martin

Tue, 02 Dec 2025 21:50:42 GMT

Sharon Kingery

Tue, 25 Nov 2025 00:56:40 GMT

Richard Bajt

Tue, 25 Nov 2025 00:47:37 GMT

Gert Auberry

Wed, 29 Oct 2025 00:25:50 GMT

Adeline Chinski

Wed, 01 Oct 2025 00:49:43 GMT

Judy Kilbride

Tue, 09 Sep 2025 21:40:31 GMT

Clarence LeDuke

Mon, 08 Sep 2025 18:43:54 GMT

Kenneth Delabre

Tue, 26 Aug 2025 11:36:55 GMT

Marilyn Gruber

Sat, 16 Aug 2025 19:41:07 GMT

Gerald Kilbride

Wed, 30 Jul 2025 02:56:33 GMT

Theresa Parker

Fri, 11 Jul 2025 15:20:15 GMT

Wayne and Patricia McCarty

Tue, 08 Jul 2025 20:42:40 GMT

Michael McCarty

Tue, 08 Jul 2025 20:36:41 GMT

Emile Denault

Wed, 25 Jun 2025 01:12:14 GMT

Jay Martin

Wed, 11 Jun 2025 12:48:07 GMT

Leo Salinas

Tue, 03 Jun 2025 18:30:56 GMT

Gloria Nolan

Mon, 19 May 2025 14:24:06 GMT

Phyllis Bisaillon

Wed, 16 Apr 2025 18:02:39 GMT

Mary Kay St. Peter

Sat, 12 Apr 2025 15:07:51 GMT

Regina LaFontaine

Sat, 12 Apr 2025 15:05:20 GMT

Lorraine Baron

Thu, 20 Mar 2025 19:01:26 GMT

Kathryn Lenzi

Thu, 20 Mar 2025 18:59:25 GMT

Barbara Denault

Mon, 03 Mar 2025 19:53:44 GMT

Robert Lenzi

Sat, 01 Mar 2025 15:49:53 GMT

Leonard Chaplinski

Sat, 01 Mar 2025 15:48:09 GMT

Ronald Sieling

Sat, 01 Mar 2025 15:45:57 GMT

Shirley Andreina

pstorer@stjosephbradley.org (Paul Storer) — Mon, 03 Feb 2025 16:04:18 GMT

Jeannette Siefert

Mon, 03 Feb 2025 15:53:34 GMT

Colleen Kilbride

Tue, 21 Jan 2025 20:50:57 GMT

Theresa Kyrouac

Sat, 18 Jan 2025 21:18:37 GMT

Vicki Redmond

Sat, 11 Jan 2025 20:31:23 GMT

Joseph Martino

Sat, 21 Dec 2024 17:51:29 GMT

Howard Hayes

Thu, 19 Dec 2024 19:00:43 GMT

Orvan St. Aubin

Wed, 11 Dec 2024 16:45:01 GMT

Mary Kay Slack

Wed, 27 Nov 2024 01:29:53 GMT

Thomas Pechauer

Fri, 15 Nov 2024 00:23:18 GMT

Sandra Beaupre

Fri, 15 Nov 2024 00:18:55 GMT

Irene Savoie

Tue, 29 Oct 2024 16:41:07 GMT

Janice Gregoire

Tue, 15 Oct 2024 14:56:22 GMT

Larry Denoyer

Sat, 12 Oct 2024 21:46:51 GMT

Margaret Bullock

Wed, 25 Sep 2024 14:47:59 GMT

Marilyn St. Louis

Wed, 25 Sep 2024 14:41:27 GMT

Russell LaGesse

Wed, 25 Sep 2024 14:35:06 GMT

Jerry Frechette

pstorer@stjosephbradley.org (Paul Storer) — Fri, 23 Aug 2024 16:22:16 GMT

Kary Westphal

Tue, 06 Aug 2024 18:46:19 GMT

Homer Martin

Fri, 02 Aug 2024 15:21:32 GMT

Roger Hill

Wed, 17 Jul 2024 15:18:44 GMT

Lylette Coy-Lamie

Mon, 08 Jul 2024 20:20:26 GMT

Becky Weigand

Sat, 15 Jun 2024 14:33:33 GMT

Dennis Bossinger

Tue, 11 Jun 2024 18:23:28 GMT

Robert Clary

Tue, 04 Jun 2024 15:49:50 GMT

Brian Ebersole

Fri, 17 May 2024 14:27:28 GMT

William Zigrossi

Wed, 17 Apr 2024 00:06:03 GMT

Norma Jette

Sat, 24 Feb 2024 01:52:44 GMT

Brenda Blankestyn

pstorer@stjosephbradley.org (Paul Storer) — Thu, 15 Feb 2024 02:02:47 GMT

Timothy Longtin

Wed, 24 Jan 2024 17:24:14 GMT

Joseph Deno

Sat, 06 Jan 2024 16:20:02 GMT

John Skopik

Sat, 30 Dec 2023 15:32:54 GMT

Charles Burke

Tue, 05 Dec 2023 21:48:14 GMT

Ronald Kawanna

Tue, 05 Dec 2023 21:44:09 GMT

Duane Denault

Tue, 31 Oct 2023 01:00:46 GMT

Ted Tusinski

Mon, 16 Oct 2023 16:08:46 GMT

Leon Andreina

Sat, 14 Oct 2023 20:07:45 GMT

Denise (Auberry) Belt

Sat, 14 Oct 2023 19:33:14 GMT

Kenneth Collette

Sat, 14 Oct 2023 19:29:56 GMT

Nancy Palmateer

pstorer@stjosephbradley.org (Paul Storer) — Thu, 21 Sep 2023 20:31:03 GMT

Jeffrey Schultz

Thu, 21 Sep 2023 20:27:37 GMT

Madeleine Power

Tue, 05 Sep 2023 18:10:57 GMT

Carolyn Dayhoff

Sat, 02 Sep 2023 02:53:43 GMT

Linda Collette

Sat, 02 Sep 2023 02:41:21 GMT

Rose Rivard

Tue, 20 Jun 2023 17:42:13 GMT

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Robert Heil

Tue, 20 Jun 2023 17:31:56 GMT

Michael Godinez

Thu, 01 Jun 2023 18:09:50 GMT

Robert Pudlo

Thu, 01 Jun 2023 18:06:50 GMT

Viola Erwin

Thu, 01 Jun 2023 18:04:29 GMT

Cheryl Geraci

pstorer@stjosephbradley.org (Paul Storer) — Mon, 24 Apr 2023 17:46:24 GMT

Robert Miller

Thu, 30 Mar 2023 15:06:44 GMT

Robert Miller

Robert C. Miller, age 84, of Chicago passed away Wednesday, March 22, 2023, at Gottlieb Memorial Hospital in Melrose Park. He was born October 26, 1938, in Chicago, the son of Carl & Violet (Nelson) Miller. Robert married Linda Lou Kerouac on December 28, 1996, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Bradley. She preceded him in death on July 25, 2020.

Robert was a retired Physicist at Argonne National Laboratory. He had also been a teacher in the Chicago Public Schools and a professor in the Chicago area colleges. Robert was a graduate of Steinmetz High School in Chicago and earned his BS at the Illinois Institute of Technology and his MS from Northern Illinois University. He was a member of Sigma Xi, Mensa, and Intertel.
Robert was of the Catholic faith.

In addition to his wife, Linda Miller, Robert is preceded in death by his parents.

Visitation will be held from 11-11:45 a.m. on Thursday, March 30, 2023, at Clancy-Gernon Funeral Home in Bourbonnais. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at Noon, also on Thursday, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Bradley. Interment will follow at St. Joseph Cemetery in Manteno.
Memorials may be made to the Planetary Society.

https://www.clancygernon.com/obituaries/Robert-Miller-303/#!/Obituary

Tammy Furgal

pstorer@stjosephbradley.org (Paul Storer) — Fri, 06 Jan 2023 22:52:21 GMT

Tammy Furgal

Dorothy Mayotte

pstorer@stjosephbradley.org (Paul Storer) — Fri, 06 Jan 2023 22:46:20 GMT

Dorothy Mayotte

Joan Pierce

pstorer@stjosephbradley.org (Paul Storer) — Fri, 06 Jan 2023 22:42:25 GMT

Joan Pierce

Ronald Hart

pstorer@stjosephbradley.org (Paul Storer) — Fri, 06 Jan 2023 22:38:18 GMT

Ronald Hart

Myrtle Saffer

pstorer@stjosephbradley.org (Paul Storer) — Fri, 06 Jan 2023 22:34:49 GMT

Myrtle Saffer

Daniel Babinski

pstorer@stjosephbradley.org (Paul Storer) — Fri, 06 Jan 2023 22:30:49 GMT

Daniel Babinski

James Pitts

pstorer@stjosephbradley.org (Paul Storer) — Fri, 06 Jan 2023 22:26:37 GMT

James Pitts

Leonard Lambert

pstorer@stjosephbradley.org (Paul Storer) — Fri, 06 Jan 2023 22:22:18 GMT

Leonard Lambert

Carl Coy

pstorer@stjosephbradley.org (Paul Storer) — Fri, 06 Jan 2023 22:14:14 GMT

Carl Coy

Grazina Sommer

pstorer@stjosephbradley.org (Paul Storer) — Fri, 06 Jan 2023 21:58:43 GMT

Grazina Sommer

Adeline Casey

Fri, 06 Jan 2023 21:42:36 GMT

Adeline Casey

William Hammond

pstorer@stjosephbradley.org (Paul Storer) — Fri, 06 Jan 2023 21:18:55 GMT

William Hammond

Mary Lou Brownsey

Mon, 25 Jul 2022 16:50:00 GMT

Mary Lou Brownsey, 76, of Bradley, passed away on Monday, July 25, 2022. She was born on April 24, 1946, in Streator, Illinois, the daughter of John and Rita Tutoky. Mary Lou was a beautician and caregiver. She enjoyed spending time at her church, St. Joseph in Bradley, gardening, shopping, going for walks and enjoying nature, and spending time with her friends and family. Mary Lou is survived by her sons, Ken, Kevin, and Jeff Brownsey; eight grandchildren, Jack, Gabriella, Nickolos, Ben, Charlotte, Maya, Blake, and Ava, Brownsey; and special friend, David LeSage. She is preceded in death by her parents, John and Rita Tutoky. A church service will be held at a later date. Arrangements are pending. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the wishes of the family. https://www.jensenmemorialchapel.com/obituaries/Mary-Brownsey/#!/Obituary

Thomas Lustig

Sat, 16 Jul 2022 16:40:00 GMT

Thomas married Vicki Hurst. She preceded him in death on May 28, 2018.

Thomas was a retired employee of CSL Behring. He was a graduate of St. Joseph Grade School and Bradley Bourbonnais Community High School. Thomas received his associate’s degree from Kankakee Community College.

He was a member and past commander of the Bradley American Legion Post #766 and the Bradley V.F.W. Thomas was an avid Green Bay Packer and Chicago White Sox Fan.

Thomas was a veteran of the United States Army having served during the Vietnam Conflict. He was a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Bradley.

Surviving are one brother, James & Carol Lustig of Bradley; two sisters, Eugenia & Michael Joven of Bourbonnais and Barbara & Wesley Jepson of St. Anne; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his wife, Vicki Lustig, Thomas is preceded in death by his parents and one niece, Bonnie (Jepson) Gregg.

Cremation rites have been accorded. A memorial visitation was held from 5-7 p.m. on Thursday, July 21, 2022, at Clancy-Gernon Funeral Home in Bourbonnais. A memorial Mass was celebrated at 11 a.m. on Friday, July 22, 2022, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Bradley. Inurnment followed at All Saints Cemetery in Bourbonnais.

Memorials can be made to St. Joseph Catholic Church .

https://www.clancygernon.com/obituaries/Thomas-Lustig/#!/Obituary

Anthony Swain

Tue, 17 May 2022 18:45:00 GMT

Cremation rites have been accorded. A memorial mass will be held at 10 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Bradley on Saturday, June 11, 2022. A Celebration of Life Open House will be held from 1-4 p.m. at the Swain’s house at 1357 N Terrace Ave, Kankakee, IL.

Tony was born on September 25, 1942 in Kankakee, the son of Melvin & Ione (Hasemeyer) Swain. He married Shirley Klafta on December 1, 1962, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Bradley.

Tony had been a barber and was most proud of the 50 years he spent serving the Kankakee area under Mister Anthony’s Hair Styling Salon. Tony loved creating a beautiful yard for his family and friends to enjoy for many years to come. In his free time, he enjoyed building model ships, cheering for Chicago sports teams, traveling, all types of fishing, eating a white frosted long John, and most of all spending time with his family.

Surviving are his wife, Shirley Swain of Kankakee; two daughters, Lori & Larry Henkel of Naperville and Jodi & Jeff Trudeau of Bourbonnais; two sons, Christopher & Kansas Swain of New Orleans, LA and Anthony & Lesley Swain of Dallas, TX; six grandchildren, Caitlin Henkel, Mason Henkel, Mallory Trudeau, Connor Swain, Gabrielle & Joey Johnson, and Blake Swain; and one great-grandchild, Mila Rae Johnson. Tony is preceded in death by his parents; one sister, Thais Huggins; and one brother, David Swain.

Memorials may be made to Uplifted Care in Tony's name. Arrangements are being made by Clancy-Gernon Funeral Home in Bourbonnais.

https://www.clancygernon.com/obituaries/Anthony-Swain/#!/Obituary

Ann Prince

Wed, 11 May 2022 20:25:00 GMT

Visitation will be held from 10-11:45 a.m. on Friday, May 20, 2022, at Clancy-Gernon Funeral Home in Bourbonnais. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at Noon on Friday, May 20, 2022, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Bradley. Interment will follow at Mount Calvary Cemetery in Kankakee.

Ann was born June 25, 1937 in Bradley, the daughter of Edward J. & Pauline H. (DeMack) Prince. She was a retired employee of Armstrong World Industries in Kankakee, where she had worked for 43 years.

Ann was a graduate of St. Patrick High School. She was a member of the Bradley Bourbonnais Senior Citizens. Ann enjoyed making ceramics, doll collecting, crocheting, reading, and crossword and jigsaw puzzles.

She was a lifelong parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church where she had also been a member of the CCW and a former member of the Daughters of Isabella.

Surviving are one brother and sister-in-law, Anthony E. “Butch” & Patricia Prince of San Antonio, TX; nephews, Michael & Susan Prince of Putnam Valley, NY, Mark Prince of Asia, Edward & Shana Prince of Santa Barbara, CA, Anthony & Sarah Prince of Northridge, CA; nine great-nieces and great-nephews; special friend, Mary Johnson of Bradley IL, and special cousin, Mary Lou Messier of Kankakee. Ann is preceded in death by her parents.

Memorials may be made to St. Joseph Church

https://www.clancygernon.com/obituaries/R-Prince/

Dolores Dankovich

Tue, 26 Apr 2022 20:14:00 GMT

She was born March 27, 1935, in Fairmont, WV, the daughter of Joseph & Nellie Chrobak Fudala. Dolores married Steve Dankovich on September 17, 1955, at St. Nicholas Church in Brownsville, PA. He preceded her in death on September 20, 2005.

Dolores worked as a teacher’s assistant for the Bourbonnais Park District Preschool. She loved being with her family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She enjoyed being “grandma” to all the children at the Park District. She was a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Bradley.

Surviving are one daughter and son-in-law, Diane & James Hunter of Manteno; eight grandchildren, Janelle (Jeff) Himmell, Martin (Cassie) Acevedo, Kristina (James) Parr, Stephanie Acevedo, Michael (Andrea) Acevedo, Alexander (Patricia) Acevedo, Lorenzo Acevedo, and Emilio (Danielle) Acevedo; and ten great-grandchildren, Nicholas Himmell, Julia Parr, Joseph Himmell, Abigail Parr, Alexandria Himmell, Alani Acevedo, Emmilou Acevedo, Alivia Acevedo, Rudy Acevedo, and Rosalie Acevedo.
In addition to her husband, Dolores is preceded in death by her parents; one daughter, Cynthia Dankovich; one brother, Joseph Fudala; and one great-grandchild, David Himmell.

Visitation was held on Friday, April 29, 2022, at Clancy-Gernon Funeral Home in Bourbonnais. A funeral service was held on Saturday, April 30, 2022, also at the funeral home. Deacon Milt Leppert officiated the service. Interment followed at All Saints Cemetery in Bourbonnais.

Memorials may be made to the family wishes.

https://www.clancygernon.com/obituaries/Dolores-Dankovich/#!/Obituary

Marie Ellison

Sat, 12 Mar 2022 18:20:00 GMT

Visitation will be held from 2-6 p.m. Sunday, March 20, 2022, at Clancy-Gernon Funeral Home in Bourbonnais. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. on Monday, March 21, 2022 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Bradley. Interment will follow at Mount Calvary Cemetery in Kankakee.

Marie was born November 30, 1933, in Bradley, the daughter of Joseph J. & BellRose H. (Tatro) Chaplinski. Marie married Leo Richard Cavender on October 7, 1950. He preceded her in death on June 28, 1977. She married Reaferd Ellison on January 31, 1987. He preceded her in death on May 25, 2009.

Marie was a homemaker. She enjoyed fishing, crocheting, playing games, and making her famous spaghetti and pizza. Most of all, Marie enjoyed spending time with her family.
She was a lifelong parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Bradley.

Surviving are one son, Tom Cavender (Eda Smith) of Leesville, SC; five daughters, Cathy & Eric Vonhoff of Yorkville, Tina Ronnenberg of Bourbonnais, Annette & Kevin Pollett of Mesa, AZ, Cindy & David Massey of Bradley, and LaDonna & Dennis Marquette of Chandler, AZ; seventeen grandchildren; thirty seven great-grandchildren; six great-great-grandchildren; two sisters, Patricia & Bill Magruder of Kankakee and Connie & Tom Naylor of San Diego, CA; and one brother, Roger & Barb Chaplinski of Bradley. In addition to her husbands, Marie is preceded in death by her parents; one brother and sister-in-law, Joseph “Jay” & Patricia Chaplinski, and one sister, Vivian Powers.

Memorials may be made to St. Joseph Catholic Church .

Barbara Brown

Mon, 07 Mar 2022 16:25:00 GMT

Visitation will be held 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. on Monday, March 14, 2022, at Clancy-Gernon Funeral Home in Bourbonnais. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, March 15, 2022, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Bradley. Rev. Marcin Michalek will celebrate the Mass. Interment will follow at All Saints Cemetery in Bourbonnais.

Barbara was born July 12, 1937 in Kankakee, the daughter of Richard Landry & Anna Mae (Hayes) Landry.

First and foremost, she was an avid Chicago Cubs fan. Most of all, she loved spending time with her grandchildren. She enjoyed crocheting, crafts, and puzzles. Barbara was a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Bradley.

Surviving are one son, Derrick & Kori Brown of Villa Park; one daughter, Debra & Tom Mitsdarffer of Herscher; two sisters, Teresa Trudeau & Randy VanFossan of Bourbonnais and Monica & Duane Behrends of Chebanse; three brothers, Larry & Celeste Landry of Bradley, Tom & Debbie Landry of Tucson, AZ, and Raymond & Ruth Landry of Champaign; 13 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren; and 2 great-great-grandchildren.

Barbara is preceded in death by her parents; one son, Todd Brown; one daughter, Donna Brown; and one great-granddaughter, Zayla Mitsdarffer.

Memorials may be made to Catholic Charities .

https://www.clancygernon.com/obituaries/Barbara-Brown-108/

Lauren “Tina” D. Kibbons

Tue, 08 Feb 2022 17:11:00 GMT

Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the 11:00 a.m. funeral Mass on Saturday, March 12, 2022, at St. Joseph Church in Bradley. Inurnment will follow at Mount Calvary Cemetery in Kankakee.

Tina was born November 2, 1958 in Kankakee, the daughter of Lawrence V. and Joan (Eastman) Skelly. She graduated from St. Joseph School in Bradley and attended Bishop McNamara High School. She was a former employee of Bradley Roper and was a former CNA. Upon moving to Florida, she owned and operated her own cleaning business, Dunn Right Cleaning Service. Tina made many friends through her business.

Surviving is her son, Jacob Lee Skelly (Amy Wiley) of Port Saint Lucie, FL; her father and stepmother, Lawrence V. and Marilyn Skelly of Joliet; two brothers and three sisters; Dennis (Valerie Shipley) Skelly of Martinton, Deacon Patrick (Sharon) Skelly of Bourbonnais, Nancy Skelly of Dekalb, Robin Coash of Momence, and Kathleen Jo (Jeremy) Clevenger of Blythewood, SC. Tina is also survived by three grandchildren, Sarah Yun, Dominic Sansalone, and Jacob Lawrence Skelly; and two great grandchildren, Noah and Grayson Gomez. Tina leaves behind twelve nieces and nephews; eight great-nieces and great-nephews; numerous cousins; aunts and uncles; and many friends.

She was preceded in death by a son, Keith Charles Kibbons; her mother, Joan E. Skelly; stepmother, Cheryl G. Skelly; infant brother, Lawrence Donald Skelly; cousin, David Miller; and her former husband, Rick C. Kibbons.

Tina’s laugh and no-nonsense attitude will continue in the memories that will be forever remembered by her family. Tina was an example of how to truly live one’s life unapologetically. She loved her friends and family fiercely and enjoyed coming home for visits and the boat races. Tina loved being a Granny. She loved the sunshine, denim, leather, motorcycles, feather earrings, the Rolling Stones and Jackyl.

Tina believed that “God gives his toughest battles to his strongest soldiers, and that we are God’s warriors.” Indeed, Tina was a warrior, and she never gave up.

Memorials may be made to Treasure Coast Hospice Foundation
1201 S.E. Indian Street
Stuart, FL 34997
www.treasurehealth.org

https://www.clancygernon.com/obituaries/Lauren-Kibbons/#!/Obituary

Linda Senesac

Fri, 07 Jan 2022 19:41:00 GMT

Visitation was held on Sunday, January 2, 2022, at Clancy-Gernon Funeral Home in Bourbonnais. A funeral service was held on Monday, January 3, 2022, also at the funeral home. Interment followed at Kankakee Memorial Gardens in Aroma Township.

Linda was born November 26, 1948 in Kankakee, the daughter of William E. & Adah I. (Chapman) Fender. Linda married James J. Senesac on July 15, 1989 in Kankakee. He preceded her in death on May 19, 2004.

She was an LPN for St. Mary’s Pediatrics and Shapiro Development Center. She also owned and operated Linda’s dog grooming. Linda enjoyed writing poetry. She enjoyed the outdoors and working in her picture-perfect yard. She could grow anything. Linda loved vacationing and collecting rocks from her trips. She loved animals and nature, especially caterpillars, butterflies, and hummingbirds. Her neighbor’s cat came over every day for snacks. Linda was very interested in the Paranormal. Most of all, Linda loved spending time with her family and they were everything to her.

Linda was a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Bradley and a former parishioner of St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Kankakee.

Surviving are two daughters and one son-in-law, Debbie & Cory Rehmer of Bradley and Valerie Hansen of Kankakee; one sister, Sandy Donnelly of Chebanse; one brother and sister-in-law, Jerry & Janice Fender of Bourbonnais; five grandchildren, Logan Ward, Heather Hansen, Katie Davis, Darian Ward, and Brandon Hansen; and one great-grandchild, Mason Kincses. In addition to her husband, James Senesac, Linda is preceded in death by her parents; one son, Brian Hansen; and her first husband, James Hansen.

Memorials may be made to the family wishes.

https://www.clancygernon.com/obituaries/Linda-Senesac/#!/Obituary

Rose Mary LaMore

Wed, 05 Jan 2022 15:36:00 GMT

Rose Mary LaMore recently passed away. Visitation will be on Saturday, January 15, 2022, at 10 a.m. at St. Joseph Church, Bradley. The Funeral Mass will follow at 11 a.m. with Fr. Tony Nugent officiating the liturgy. Burial will be afterward at St. Joseph’s Cemetery in Manteno. Jensen’s Funeral Home, Manteno, is handling the arrangements.

Robert White

Tue, 04 Jan 2022 19:35:00 GMT

Cremation rites have been accorded. A memorial visitation will be held from 10 a.m. until the 11 a.m. memorial Mass on Thursday, January 13, 2022, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Bradley. Inurnment will follow at All Saints Cemetery in Bourbonnais.

Robert was born August 10, 1956, in Hammond, IN, the son of Lloyd “Wayne” White and Louise Nelson. He married Marilyn Stutz in 1977 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Bradley.

Robert worked at Gould Battery in Kankakee until its closing. He owned and managed several properties in the Kankakee area. He loved being outdoors and enjoyed nature walks and road trips. Robert was a “jack of all trades” and had a tremendous sense of humor and exuded positivity. He was a man of unmeasurable patience.

Surviving are his wife of over 40 years, Marilyn White of Bradley; one daughter and son-in-law, Jessica and Ryan Braun of Naperville; his mother, Louise Nelson of TX; his siblings, Dale & Dorenda White of Hawaii, Carolyn Morton of TX, Jerry White of CO, Kevin and Sheila White of CO, Thomas and Holly White of TX, Michael White of Gurnee, and Kenneth & Kathy White of TX; two grandchildren, Parker Harrison and Adelyn Braun; and several nieces and nephews. Robert is preceded in death by his father, Lloyd White; one son, Joshua White; and his stepfather, Larry Nelson.

Memorials may be made to the family wishes, to go towards a college fund for his grandchildren.

https://www.clancygernon.com/obituaries/Robert-White-155/

Lambert "Sid" Kane

Tue, 21 Dec 2021 19:13:00 GMT

Visitation will be held from 4-7 p.m. Wednesday, December 29, 2021, at Clancy-Gernon Funeral Home in Bourbonnais. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Thursday, December 30, 2021, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Bradley. Rev. Matt Pratcher will celebrate the Mass. Cremation rites will be accorded following the Mass. Private family inurnment will be held at Mound Grove Gardens in Kankakee.

Sid was born December 4, 1946, in Springfield, the son of Thomas & Genevieve (Lambert) Kane. He married Jill Falkenhan on July 1, 2000, in Kankakee.

Sid was a salesman. He earned his master’s degree from Governors State University. Sid enjoyed traveling. He was a 4th degree member in the Knights of Columbus and parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Bradley.

Surviving are his wife, Jill Kane of Bradley; two daughters, Ann Schulze of Mt. Prospect and Cindy Thompson of Peoria, AZ; two grandchildren, Gabriella Pearson and Natalie Pearson; one brother and two sisters-in-law, Mike & Sue Kane of Greenville, TX and Irene Kane of Montgomeryville, PA; and many nieces and nephews. Sid is preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Jerry Kane and David Kane.

Memorials may be made to St. Joseph Catholic Church or the American Lung Association .

https://www.clancygernon.com/obituaries/Lambert-Kane/

George Ray

Tue, 21 Dec 2021 18:58:00 GMT

A memorial Mass will be celebrated at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Bradley on Friday, January 7, 2022, at 11 a.m. Fr. Charles will celebrate the liturgy. Cremation rites have been accorded.

George was born February 22, 1935, in Kankakee, the son of George J. & Brunette LeSage Ray. He married Adlorene Studer on June 22, 1957, at St. Joseph Church in Bradley. He was a retired union pipefitter with Chicago Local 597. George and Adlorene owned and operated Swiss Chalet in Bradley. They spent their winters in Arizona.

George was a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving for 6 years. He was a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Bradley. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, and wood carving.

Surviving are his wife, Adlorene Ray of Bradley; three sons, George & Maria Ray of Denver, CO, Leo Ray of Bradley, and Philip Ray of Bradley; one daughter, Carol Klein of Kansas City, MO; one sister, Marie & Charles Benoit; one brother-in-law, Conrad Studer; two grandchildren, Molly Ray MD and Adam Klein; and two best friends, Richard “Dick” Williams and John “Little John” Crays. George is preceded in death by his parents; one sister; and brothers-in-law.

https://www.clancygernon.com/obituaries/George-Ray-10/#!/Obituary

Diane Tighe

Thu, 25 Nov 2021 16:09:00 GMT

Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m.-10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, November 30, 2021, at Schreffler Funeral Home in Kankakee. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, November 30, 2021, at Mt. Calvary Mausoleum in Kankakee.

Diane was born November 5, 1928 in Kankakee, the daughter of Leo & Wilda Keitzman Duchene.

She married Harry Tighe on July 1, 1950. He preceded her in death on November 28, 2016.

She was a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Bradley.

Surviving are one son, Jeff Tighe of Goreville; one daughter, Chris Tighe & Julie Moran of Kankakee; one daughter-in-law, Diana Tighe of Bradley; three grandchildren, Lisa Lewis, Justin Tighe, and Amanda (Derek) Sisk; four great-grandchildren, Jordan, Kenzie, Logan, and Jace.

In addition to her husband, Diane is preceded in death by her parents; two sons, Gary Tighe and Kenneth Tighe; and one daughter, Kathleen Tighe.

Memorials may be made to Uplifted Care.

https://www.schrefflerfuneralhomes.com/obituaries/Diane-Tighe/#!/Obituary

Edwin Burr

Sat, 13 Nov 2021 18:08:00 GMT

Ed was born July 25, 1931, in Bradley, the son of Edgar & Minnie (Newell) Burr. He married Patricia A. Owen on July 10, 1954 at Maternity B.V.M. Catholic Church in Bourbonnais. They celebrated their 67th anniversary this past July.

Ed is a veteran of the United States Marine Corps, having serviced during the Korean Conflict. He was a member of the Bradley American Legion Post 766, St. Joseph Catholic Church of Bradley’s Holy Name Society, Bradley Moose Lodge #802, and a 4th degree knight with the Kankakee Knights of Columbus.

Ed worked for over 30 years for A.O. Smith’s Harvester until they closed the doors. He then worked as a mover for Red Ball Trucking and was a great mechanic at Armand’s Standard for many years. He retired in 1998 from IVEX Corporation, where he worked in Maintenance, taking care of electrical, computer, and whatever else needed repairs.

Ed loved to fish, work on old cars, and later he enjoyed doing word puzzles. Most of all, he enjoyed spending time with his family.

Surviving are his loving wife, Patricia Burr of Bradley; one daughter, Cheryl Lynn Burr of Bradley; one sister, Norma Jean Williams of Bradley; and many nieces and nephews. Edwin is preceded in death by his parents; paternal and maternal grandparents; and three sisters and four brothers-in-law, Wilma Jay & Frank Nolte, Betty & JJ Smith, Patricia & Robert Oberg, and Clarence “Shorty” Williams.

Cremation rites have been accorded. Per Edwin’s request, there will be no public services held.
Arrangements by Clancy-Gernon Funeral Home in Bourbonnais.

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Gerald Michalski

Sun, 08 Aug 2021 17:09:00 GMT

Gerald Michalski passed away on August 10, 2021. A special Memorial Mass was celebrated October 30, 2021 at St. Joseph Church, Bradley, IL.

Geraldean Kueffer

Tue, 27 Jul 2021 15:02:00 GMT

Geri was a loving, caring, devoted and supportive daughter, granddaughter, wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend. She was a spiritual woman who lived a full and virtuous life. She was kind, patient, honest, ethical, trustworthy, generous, charitable and fair. Geri was a talented vocalist and musician who humbly shared her extraordinary gift at every opportunity throughout her life. She always said she started singing before she could talk.

Geri was born in Chicago on August 7, 1928 to Elizabeth Leown Phillips and Donald Dean South. She married the love of her life, Walter Karl Kueffer on Feb. 7, 1948. Geri's life with Wally would take her out of the city and into a life of living and raising her family in several small Midwestern towns until settling in Bradley, IL, in 1963. During that time, she thrived in her role as a mother, offering everything from advice to tickles. She loved nothing more than being there for her children and caring for her babies. In 1990, she lost her husband, Wally, but continued life with the same joy for the sake of her family. Geri stayed in Bradley until 2006 when she relocated to Rochester, Minnesota, where she lived until her passing.

Over the course of her life, Geri sang her heart out in church choirs and for dozens of weddings and special occasions. For over 30 years, she sang barbershop with The Bonnie Bells and The Notations along with her quartets, The Initialaires, Rejoice and 4-Ever Friends. After raising her children, she attended classes at Kankakee Community College and earned her Associates Degrees in both Art and Music. She served as an Election Judge for Kankakee County and even ran for the Kankakee County Board.

Geri fought a fierce battle with non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma from 1998 to 2001. Thanks to successful treatment at the Mayo Clinic she savored life for another two decades. Geri had an active social life and enjoyed traveling, playing bridge, and (her greatest joy in life) spending time with family and friends. She also enjoyed doing crossword puzzles, painting, crocheting, knitting and sewing.

Geri was preceded in death by her husband Wally, daughter Donna Pauline, and her sons Michael Lawrence and Mitchell Allen Kueffer, and granddaughter Nicole Marie Sunberg. She is survived by her children: Mary Susan "Sue" Kueffer, Champaign, IL, Jennifer Kueffer (Bill) Seitl, Rochester, MN, Walter Jr (Sharon) Kueffer, Richmond Hill, GA, Juliet Kueffer Sunberg (Eric Potter), Rochester, MN and Jacqueline Kueffer (Tommy) Kyrouac, Cissna Park, IL; and daughter-in-law: Karen Kueffer of Braselton, GA. She is also survived by her grandchildren: Sanna (Jeff) Root, Tracy (Robert) Cooney, Andrea Marquardt (Dan) Donovan, Jessica (David) Cooney, Walter III (Melissa) Kueffer, Michelle (Drayson) Ussery, Alanna and Michael Kueffer, Mary Elizabeth and Jacqueline Seitl, Nicholas (Stephanie) Sunberg, Ryan and Michaela Sunberg; along with her great-grandchildren: Charles and Anna Geraldean Donovan, Jason, Megan, Joshua, Matthew and Lily Cooney, Aiden and Collin Ussery, Ava, Walter IV, Ella and Danielle Kueffer, Nolan, Sophia and Olivia Sunberg, Aubree and Luca Markee (Sunberg); and her life-long friend, Shirley Meagher, Peoria, Illinois.

Geri left her family a legacy of love. She strongly believed in the power of prayer. Everyone who knew her depended on her prayers to help them through difficult times. She will always be remembered for her warm heart and hugs, sympathetic ear, quick wit and wonderful sense of humor, sparkling eyes and smile, and melodious laughter. She was truly beautiful, both inside and out.

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Jerome Glenzinski

Sat, 10 Jul 2021 20:35:00 GMT

Jermome Glenzinski away on Saturday, July 10, 2021. Cremation Rites have been accorded. A funeral Mass is scheduled at 10:30 a.m.Thursday, July 22, 2021, at St. Joseph Church Bradley, IL.

Donola Gibbs

Wed, 26 May 2021 23:09:00 GMT

Visitation will be held from 9-10:45 a.m. Tuesday, June 1, 2021, at Clancy-Gernon Funeral Home in Bourbonnais. A funeral Mass will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Bradley. Please wear a face mask and practice social distancing guidelines if not fully vaccinated. Rev. Marcin Michalak will officiate the service. Burial will follow at All Saints Cemetery in Bourbonnais.

Donola was born January 10, 1934, in Beaverville, the daughter of Archie & Viola (Arseneau) Castongia. Donola married Eugene Harpin in 1952. He preceded her in death in 1993. She married Joe Gibbs in 1988. He preceded her in death on February 14, 2019.

Donola was a retired employee of the U.S. Postal Service in Kankakee. She enjoyed gardening and loved being involved with her family. She was a great influence and role model in her children and grandchildren’s lives.

Donola was a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Bradley.

Surviving are three sons and three daughters-in-law, Daniel & Bonnie Harpin of Bourbonnais, David & Deborah Harpin of Kankakee, Richard & Maria Harpin of Bradley; two daughters and two sons-in-law, Denise & Jeff Tapp of Bradley, and Diann & Steve Sebastiani of Bourbonnais; fifteen grandchildren; fifteen great-grandchildren; two stepchildren, Cindi & Shane LaFountain of Appleton, WI and Missy Gibbs of IL; and her beloved dog, Oreo.

In addition to her husbands, Donola is preceded in death by her parents; one daughter, Donna Fitts; two brothers, Ezra Castongia and Roger Castongia; two sisters, Romella Smart and infant sister, Violet Castongia; and stepchildren, Tony Gibbs, Roland Gibbs, and Sue Gibbs.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Catholic Charities .

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Sue Rudolf

Tue, 18 May 2021 16:12:00 GMT

Sue Rudolf passed away May 18, 2021, at the age of 73. Cremation rites have been performed. A celebration of life will be at 11 a.m. on Thursday, June 3, at St. Joseph Church, Bradley.

Surviving are: her husband of 53 years, Richard Rudolf; and her children, Holly Boyd (Mike), Rob Rudolf (Edie) and Misty Rudolf. She was a loving “Nana” to her grandchildren, Ryan Boyd, Jack Rudolf, Maggie Boyd, Faith Rudolf and Jane Rudolf. Also surviving are family members, Julie Nunn, Carolyn Nagle (Brien), Patti Marks (Bill), Peggy O’Dowd (Kevin), Greg DeCarlo (Mimi), James Mallaney (Rosie), Bob Rudolf (Bonnie), Bev McCullough (Don) and Jan Ryan (Ed); along with 12 nephews and eight nieces.

Sue was born July 26, 1947, the daughter of James F. and Gloria Mallaney, who preceded her in death. She was a 1965 graduate of Bishop McNamara Catholic High School, Kankakee. After graduation, she worked for the Social Security Administration until she moved to Angola, Ind., with her husband. There she worked as executive assistant to the news director of Tri State University. As her children entered school, she served as a volunteer teacher’s aide and cheerleading coach at St. Joseph Elementary School. In 1978, she went to work for Rudolf Express Company as communications and HR administrator until the company closed in January of 2002. In retirement, Sue pursued her passion for sewing. She designed purses, diaper bags and many other items. Sue was an excellent quilter and made many beautiful quilts. Many family members and friends enjoy her handmade products today.

Throughout her life, Sue was known as a loving, happy and caring person. She went out of her way to help and support others. Her father called her the “leader of the band” as he relied on her to organize many of the family’s gatherings and reunions. Sue loved entertaining and hosted many dinner parties for friends and business associates. Her favorite was the annual Christmas Eve dinner of Beef Wellington served to as many as 30 family guests.

Memorials may be made to the Ronald McDonald House .

Theresa St. Pierre

Wed, 28 Apr 2021 15:27:00 GMT

Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Saturday, May 1, 2021, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Bradley until the 11:00 a.m. Funeral Mass. (Please wear a mask and practice social distancing guidelines). Interment will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery in Kankakee.

Theresa was born July 29, 1923 in Herscher, the daughter of Benoit & Irene Denault Perreault. She married Ralph J. St. Pierre on October 3, 1943, at St. James Catholic Church in Irwin. He preceded her in death on September 17, 2010.

Theresa had been a homemaker. She enjoyed square dancing.

Surviving are one son, Duane St. Pierre of Crystal Lake; two daughters and one son-in-law, Juanita St. Pierre of Schaumburg and Denise & Dennis Hirth of Sun City, AZ; one sister-in-law, Pat Perreault of Kankakee; seven grandchildren; twelve great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.
In addition to her husband, Theresa is preceded in death by her parents; one son & daughter-in-law, Gary & Faye St. Pierre; one sister, Verneal Blanchette; and one brother, Ambrose Perreault.

Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.

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Robert Montague Jr.

Mon, 12 Apr 2021 13:38:00 GMT

Cremation rites have been accorded. A private family memorial Mass will be celebrated at a later date at St. Joseph Catholic Church.

Robert was born August 28, 1932 in Momence, the son of Robert J. Sr. & Mary (Kovachich) Montague. Robert married Janice O’Connor on July 23, 1960 in St. James Catholic Church in Irwin.

Robert worked as a Certified Public Accountant in Bradley from 1968 until his retirement in 2001. He was a 4th degree member of the Knights of Columbus, past board member of Merkle Knipprath Nursing Home, served as a foundation board member for the Uniper, and was very active in Crime Stoppers. Robert was a past president of the Rotary Club and the Paul Harris Fellow. He was also a member of the VFW and the Moose. He enjoyed reading and doing crossword puzzles.

Robert was a former active parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Bradley. He served as a member of the Holy Name Society, Eucharistic Minister, and on the Parish Council.

He was a veteran of the United States Army.

Surviving are his wife, Janice Montague of Auburndale, FL; two sons and one daughter-in-law, Brian Montague of Bradley and Bruce & Beth Montague of Berwyn; four daughters and four sons-in-law, Diana Montague & Dale Cupp of Findlay, OH, Mary Kay Pittman & Todd Stickel of Bourbonnais, Ellen & Todd Wille of Bradley, and Megan & Craig Lucas of Manteno; three grandchildren, Jennifer Pittman, Tyler (Kelsey) Pittman, and Cody Lucas; one great-grandson, Noah Pittman; two step-grandchildren; four great-step-grandchildren; one sister, Lucille Cote of Mesa, AZ; one brother and two sisters-in-law, John & Marla Montague of Bradley and Donna Montague of Bradley; and one brother-in-law, Robert Heil of Tuscan, AZ. Robert is preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, James, Paul, and Patrick Montague; and four sisters and four brothers-in-law, Mary & Donald Pippin, Laura Heil, Kathleen & Jake Wilson, Patricia & Chuck Barth, and Gerald Cote.

Memorials may be made to Good Shepherd Hospice, 450 Arneson Ave. Auburndale, FL 33823 or St. Joseph Catholic Church in Bradley.

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Barbara Rittmanic

Thu, 08 Apr 2021 23:17:00 GMT

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, April 13, 2021, from 9:30 a.m. until the 11:00 a.m. funeral Mass at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Bradley. Please wear a face mask and practice social distancing guidelines. Interment will follow at Mount Calvary Cemetery, Kankakee.

She was born January 7, 1928 in Bradley, the daughter of Leo and Mary (Spreitzer) Rittmanic.
Barbara was a graduate of St. Joseph Grade School, Bradley and St. Patrick High School, Kankakee. She graduated from Alverno College in Milwaukee, Wisconsin with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing.

Barbara was a retired Nurse Manager at Rush Medical Center, Chicago. She loved to travel and was an avid reader. Barbara was active in caring for the Local Senior Community.

Barbara was an active parishioner at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Bradley.

Surviving are two sisters, Helena Hoffmann of Appleton, Wisconsin, Kathryn Ochwat of Littleton, Colorado; ten nieces and nephews; special cousin, Betty Ann Knickrehm who helped with her care; and special friend Lisa.

Preceding Barbara in death are her parents; nephew, Jude Hoffmann; brothers-in-law, Mathias Hoffmann and Edward Thomas Ochwat.

Memorials may be made to St. Joseph Catholic Church, Bradley.

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Bradley Blake

Mon, 22 Mar 2021 13:35:00 GMT

Bradley Blake passed away on Monday, March 22, 2021. A funeral Mass is scheduled at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 27, 2021, at St. Joseph Church Bradley, Ill.

Rebecca Winquest

Tue, 23 Feb 2021 18:47:00 GMT

Cremation rites have been accorded. A memorial visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the 11:00 a.m. funeral Mass on Thursday, March 4, 2021, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Bradley. Please wear a face mask and practice social distancing guidelines. Inurnment will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery in Kankakee.

Rebecca was born August 31, 1958, in Manteno, the daughter of Francis & Phyllis (Gall) Bisping. She married William Winquest on January 17, 1976, in Kankakee. He preceded her in death on January 4, 1990.

Rebecca retired from Hardees Restaurant in Kankakee where she worked as a Manager. She enjoyed oil painting, crocheting, and reading.

Rebecca was a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Bradley.

Surviving are three sons and two daughters-in-law, Joshua Bisping of Kankakee, Adam & Stephanie Winquest of Cedar Springs, MI, and John & Amanda Reynolds of Kankakee; and seven grandchildren. In addition to her husband, William Winquest, Rebecca is preceded in death by her parents.

Arrangements by Clancy-Gernon Funeral Home in Bourbonnais.

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Elmer Fries

Fri, 05 Feb 2021 14:43:00 GMT

A visitation will be held on Saturday, Feb. 13, 2021, at Schreffler Funeral Home in Kankakee from 10 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. Following the visitation, Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 12:00 p.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Bradley. Burial services will be held at All Saints Cemetery in Bourbonnais.

Butch was born on July 8, 1926, in Brookville, Indiana, to Elmer W. and Alma Margaret (Schuck) Fries. He married Carol Jean Shockley on June 16, 1951, at St. Louis Catholic Church in Batesville, Indiana. She preceded him in death on Dec. 31, 1978.

Butch proudly served in the U.S. Navy from 1944 until his honorable discharge in 1946.

He graduated in 1950 from Xavier University in Cincinnati, Ohio with a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry. In 1952, his thesis was published in The Journal of Organic Chemistry.

Upon completion of his university degree, Butch became a lacquer chemist and was employed by Mobil Chemical for over 30 years. An avid baseball fan, he thoroughly enjoyed watching the Cincinnati Reds. He loved playing bingo and card games, especially euchre. Butch relished almost all foods. His favorites were a vanilla long john for breakfast and ice cream for dessert in the evening. Cherry pie was a favorite also. Most of all, Butch valued spending time with his family. He corresponded regularly with family members who lived in other states. Butch was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Bradley for many years, and upon retirement, he enjoyed serving daily Mass. Throughout his life, Butch humbly performed acts of kindness. For example, one year at Christmastime, he purchased gift certificates for a hamburger, fries and drink for each student in the church’s elementary school.

Undoubtedly, Butch’s faith in God, his generosity, his loving nature, and his radiant smile are truly his legacy. He will be immeasurably missed by his children: Kevin Fries of Bradley, and Sue Baker (Richard Jr.) of Kankakee. Fourteen nieces and nephews and many great-nieces and great-nephews also survive him. In addition to his parents and his wife, Butch was preceded in death by his brother, Charles, (Jean Brockman); sister, Cathryn Dickey, (Donald Sr.); sister, Maxine Muldoon (Philip Jr.); and son Kevin’s significant other, Karen Ninis.

Memorial donations may be made to Uplifted Care Hospice , 482 Main Street NW, Bourbonnais, IL 60914.

Please wear a mask and follow social distancing guidelines if you plan to attend the services.

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Gerald Chamness

Tue, 26 Jan 2021 17:30:00 GMT

Visitation will be held from 9 a.m. until 11:15 a.m. on Monday, February 1, 2021, at Clancy-Gernon Funeral Home in Bourbonnais. A funeral Mass will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Monday, February 1, 2021, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Bradley. Due to the COVID 19 pandemic, face masks and social distancing will be required. Burial will follow at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery in Elwood.

Jerry was born October 30, 1937, in Bradley, the son of Perry & Anna (Skube) Chamness. He married Frieda Hunger on February 20, 1960, at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Kankakee.

Jerry retired from General Foods/Quaker Oats, after 30 years. Most of those years he was a Production Supervisor and with the Supply Chain Group as a Commodity Coordinator.

Jerry was a veteran of the United States Navy, Aviation Branch. After being honorably discharged, he later went to Flight School and received a pilot’s license and was a former member of the Kankakee Valley Pilots Association. Jerry was a member of the Moose Lodge. He enjoyed flying, golfing, bowling, doing yard work, and loved to travel.

Jerry was a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Bradley.

Surviving are his wife, Frieda Chamness of Bourbonnais; one daughter and son-in-law, Debra “Deb” & Donald Rantz of Beaverville; one son and daughter-in-law, Robert & Michelle Chamness of Lawton-Fort Sill, OK; two grandchildren, Sara Souligne and Katlyn Chamness; and two great-grandchildren, Kylee Souligne and Joseph Depoister. Jerry is preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, Francis “Foo” Chamness, Perry Chamness, and Delbert Chamness; one sister, Maxine Cassidy; one brother-in-law, Harold Cassity; and two sisters-in-law, Henrietta Chamness and Oletha Chamness.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

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Brian Keller Sr.

Sun, 17 Jan 2021 17:39:00 GMT

Visitation will be held 4-8:00 p.m. Wednesday, January 27, 2021, at Clancy-Gernon Funeral Home, Bourbonnais. Please wear a mask and practice social distancing guidelines. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, January 28, 2021, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Bradley. Interment will follow at Mound Grove Gardens in Kankakee.

Brian was born December 14, 1968, in Kankakee, the son of Claude E. “Eddie” & Anna Marie “Annie” Beratz Keller. He attended St. Joseph Grade School and Bradley Bourbonnais Community High School. He was employed in the tree removal business and was a member of the I.B.E.W.

Brian enjoyed fishing, gardening, and watching football – particularly the Chicago Bears. He loved spending time with his family and especially his grandson. Brian was a friendly person who loved people.

Surviving are his mother, Annie Keller of Bradley; one son, Brian K. Keller Jr. of Kankakee; one daughter, Kassidy Keller of Chicago; one brother and sister-in-law, Claude E. Jr. & Lori Keller of Kankakee; one grandchild, Zayden Keller; and nieces and nephews. Brian is preceded in death by his father; and one brother, Jeffrey.

Memorials may be made to the family wishes.

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Sarah (Cross) Fetterer

Fri, 06 Nov 2020 14:12:00 GMT

Sarah was born February 27, 1979, in Kankakee, to Michael and Karen (Gravlin) Cross.

Sarah spent many years as a fitness instructor and personal trainer. The last two years, she taught the silver sneakers class through the Bourbonnais Park District. She sincerely loved the ladies in her class, and they provided her with a purpose and drive to continue to stay active through her cancer journey.

After her first fight with cancer in 2014, she became a Restorative Yoga Instructor for breast cancer survivors. Sarah had a deep passion for fitness, nutrition and for helping people accomplish their goals. She loved to run and completed several half marathons. Painting was a source of relaxation and self-expression throughout her battle with cancer.

To those who knew Sarah, she was inspiration, light, and love. Sarah always chose optimism in the face of adversity, found magic in the small moments, and lived her life full of intention and purpose. Sarah shared her smile and warmth openly with those around her. She left an indelible mark on so many lives and leaves friends from every stage of her life. It is remarkable how her spirit touched so many. Being a mother was her greatest, and most proud accomplishment. All she ever wanted was to be a mother, and she was a model for all of us in the way that she loved her children. Sarah leaves behind an incredible legacy which will strengthen and comfort her boys in the days ahead as they keep Sarah’s spirit alive in their hearts. Her legacy is love.

She was a member of St. Joseph Parish in Bradley.

Surviving are her four sons, Jack, Bobby, Peter, Jude and husband, John, of Bourbonnais; her mother, Karen Cross, of Bourbonnais; brothers, Bryan (April) Cross and children Oliver, Isabella, and Frankie, of Limestone; Brett (Teri Ridley) Cross, of Chicago; one sister in-law Emily (Kim) Fetterer-Kranich and daughter Azmi, of Champaign; in-laws Brad (Renee) Fetterer, of Bourbonnais; uncle, Mark (Sandy) Gravlin, of Bourbonnais; aunt Linda (Lou) Gasperini, of Countryside; Cousins, Amanda (Scott) Carnes and children, of Kankakee, Lindsay (Jesse) Arseneau, and children of Kankakee, Ryan (Jenny) Gravlin, and children of Lowell, IN, Cindy (David) McCarty and children, of LaGrange Park, Godparents, Jon and Frida Schreiner, of Bradley, special friends, Alicia Wolf, of Bradley, and Victoria Malloy, of Bourbonnais; and numerous other friends.

Preceding her in death was her father, Michael Cross; grandparents Ellis and Marian Gravlin, Gordon (Doris) and Virginia Cross.

Cremation rites have been accorded. A memorial visitation will be held from 4-7 p.m. on Wednesday, November 11, 2020 at Clancy-Gernon Funeral Home in Bourbonnais. A memorial Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. on Thursday, November 12, 2020, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Bradley. Please wear a face mask and practice social distancing guidelines. We will be limiting numbers of people inside the building at one time during the visitation. Inurnment will follow at All Saints Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to her children.

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Rosario Loring

Tue, 03 Nov 2020 14:15:00 GMT

Rosario Loring, 54, of Bradley, passed away, on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2020. Arrangements are pending. Please keep Rosario’s family and friends in your prayers.

Janice Sims

Fri, 09 Oct 2020 18:14:00 GMT

Visitation will be held from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., on Thursday, October 15, 2020, at Schreffler Funeral Home, 1100 N. Convent Street, Bourbonnais. A funeral Mass will take place at 10 a.m. on Friday, October 16, 2020, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Bradley. Burial will be private at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery, Elwood, IL. Social distancing and “masks in motion” will be practiced.

Janice was born on May 4, 1942, in Bradley, IL, to Armond and Regina (Dion) Brosseau. Janice is survived by one sister, Barbara Brosseau, of Bradley, IL. She was preceded in death by her parents and sister, Brenda Guimond Powell.

Janice graduated from St. Patrick Central High School in Kankakee, IL and took great pride in being a lifelong member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Bradley. Through the years when needed, Janice held bookkeeping positions at the Bradley Bank and Scot Lad in Bradley and sold Avon for many years. She eventually retired from CSL Behring and had been Supervisor of Accounts Payable.

Above all else, Janice cherished her Catholic identity and drew daily from the sacramental life of the Church. She was an incredible homemaker who managed a tidy and comfortable home for her family. Janice will be remembered in a particular way for her practicality and tireless commitment to daily routines, which were a source of comfort and consistency to those privileged to know her as a wife, mother, daughter, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend.

Janice is survived by her husband of nearly sixty years, Ralph D. Sims, whom she married at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Bradley on November 19, 1960. Surviving children and their spouses include Sherri (Al) Galante of O’Fallon, IL; Shawn (Stan) Wischnowski of Havertown, PA; Erin Sims of West Chester, PA; Bryce (Tiffany) of Austin, TX; and Kathleen Ringenberg of Simpsonville, SC. She is also survived by one sister-in-law, Mary Ann Cockshoot of Milan, IL, along with 12 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.

Flowers, Mass cards, prayers and spiritual bouquets for Janice will all be graciously accepted by her family.

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Luanne Grube

Tue, 18 Aug 2020 21:08:00 GMT

Visitation will be from 4:00pm to 8:00pm on Monday, August 24, 2020, at the Schreffler Funeral Home in Kankakee. Funeral Mass will be at 11:00am on Tuesday, August 25, 2020, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Bradley. Cremation rites will be accorded following services.

Luanne, the daughter of George and Helen (Mathews) Swier, Sr., was born on May 14th, 1936 in the home of her Aunt Agnes in Bradley.

Luanne was a graduate of Eastern Illinois University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Science and Special Education. She taught Speech, Biology, General Science and Girls Physical Education at Saint Anne and Bradley-Bourbonnais Community High Schools. She retired in 2000 from Shapiro Developmental Center in Kankakee, IL. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Bradley, IL.

She enjoyed being with her family, reading, flower gardening, outdoor activities, crafts, and was a die-hard Cubs fan since 1946. Luanne finally got to see the Cubs play in a World Series and win.

She was preceded in death by her parents, brother George Swier Jr. and his wife Norma.

Surviving are: Children Denise (Mark) LaMore of Bourbonnais, IL, Leonard Grube of St. Paul, MN, Shari (Joe) Garcia of Richmond, TX, and Angela (Jeff) Hartman of Bradley, IL; Grandchildren Karyn Fitts, Bryan LaMore, Jeremy (Suzette) Hillis, Andrew and Eric Hillis, John (Krystin) Hillis; Great Grandchildren sweet Kaylee, Kaitlyn, thoughtful William, and Charlotte; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and wonderful sisters and brothers-in-law.

In lieu of flowers, memorials to Shriners Hospitals for Children, Chicago, or the American Heart Association would be appreciated.

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Linda Kerouac

Sat, 25 Jul 2020 22:04:00 GMT

Visitation will be held from 11 a.m. until the time of the noon funeral service on Friday, July 31, 2020, at Clancy-Gernon Funeral Home in Bourbonnais. Per CDC guidelines, masks and social distancing are recommended. Burial will follow at St. Joseph Cemetery in Manteno.

Linda was born February 29, 1940, in Kankakee, the daughter of Elmer A. & Leah (Soucie) Kerouac. Linda married Robert Carl Miller on December 28, 1996 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Bradley.

Linda worked as a Radiology Technologist at Michael Reese Hospital in Chicago. She was a 1958 graduate of St. Joseph Seminary.

Linda was a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Bradley.

Surviving are her husband, Robert Miller of Chicago; sister-in-law, Hazel Kerouac of Kankakee; numerous nieces, nephews, and great-nieces and great-nephews; and special friend, Andre Deweez of Cabery.

Linda is preceded in death by her parents; sisters, Sr. Mary Lucilla Kerouac SSCM, Lorraine Crocker, Alice Moody, and Vicki Schultz; and brothers, Vernon Kerouac and Donald Kerouac.

Memorials may be made to St. Joseph Catholic Church in Bradley.

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Rita Tutoky

Sat, 18 Jul 2020 15:35:00 GMT

A visitation will be held Tuesday July 21, 2020, from 10am until the Funeral Mass at 11am at St Joseph Catholic Church in Bradley. Father Marcin Michalak will officiate. Burial will be at St. Stephen’s Cemetery in Streator, IL. Jensen Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.

Rita was born April 18, 1921 in Blackstone, IL, the daughter of Clarence and Margaret (Prindiville) Ruddy. She was married to John Tutoky for 52 years. He passed away January 10, 1997.

She is survived by her daughter Mary Lou Brownsey of Bradley, grandsons; Jeff Brownsey of Bradley, Kevin Brownsey of Scottsdale, AZ, and Kenneth (Allison) Brownsey of Bourbonnais, and great-grandchildren; Jack, Gabriella, Nickolos, Ben, Ava Grace, Blake, Charlotte, and Maya Grace.

Rita enjoyed spending time with her family, attending church and practicing her Catholic faith.

Memorials may be made to the wishes of the family.

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Raymond Denoyer

Mon, 06 Jul 2020 22:47:00 GMT

The visitation will be 3pm to 7 pm, Thursday, July 9, 2020, at Schreffler Funeral Home, Bourbonnais Chapel. The funeral service will be 10am, Friday, July 10, 2020, also at the funeral home. Per CDC guidelines, masks and social distancing are recommended. Burial will be at Kankakee Memorial Gardens, Aroma Township, IL, immediately following the service.

Raymond was born February 8, 1942 in St. Anne, IL to Raymond A. and Vivian J. (Williamson) Denoyer. Raymond married Judith K. Boudreau September 2, 1967 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Bradley, Il.

He served in the United States Marine Corp for 6 years during the Vietnam War. Raymond was the Marine Corp League Man of the Year in 2018. He worked for C.B.I. and was a lifetime member of the V.F. W., Chairman of the Children’s Christmas Party for 19 years. Raymond ushered at St. Joseph Catholic Church and was in Public Relations for the Kankakee Marine Corp League.

Raymond is survived by his wife, Judith of Bradley, 2 sons; Raymond C. Denoyer Jr. of Bradley, Kevin Denoyer of Watseka, 2 daughters; Tonya (Thomas) Cloonen of Bradley, Tina Denoyer of Martinton, 5 grandchildren and a great grandchild. Also surviving is a sister; Lana (Mike) White of St. Anne and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, and a grandson, Bryce Denoyer.

Memorials may be made to Family Wishes.

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Pat Neville

Thu, 25 Jun 2020 14:29:00 GMT

Cremation rites have been accorded. As per Pat’s wishes, there no public services were held.

Pat was born October 31, 1936, in Joliet, the daughter of Joseph & Evelyn (Klover) Hermes. She graduated from St. Francis Academy and attended the College of St. Francis in Joliet. She married Keith Neville on September 2, 1961, at St. Rose Catholic Church in Wilmington.

Surviving are her husband, Keith Neville of Bourbonnais; one daughter, Lynn Neville of Elmhurst; one son and daughter-in-law, Tim & Stephani Neville of Lake Oswego, OR; four grandchildren; one great-grandchild; one sister, Kathy Keeley of Appleton, WI; and one brother & sister-in-law, Larry & Pat Hermes of Sun City, AZ. Pat is preceded in death by her parents; one brother and sister-in-law, Richard & Marie Hermes; a brother-in-law; Don Keeley; and one nephew, Jeff Keeley.

Memorials may be made to Bishop McNamara Catholic School (Bradley site). Arrangements were made by Clancy-Gernon Funeral Home in Bourbonnais.

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LaVonne Shalek

Thu, 18 Jun 2020 20:54:00 GMT

She was born November 2, 1948 in Chicago, the daughter of George & Josephine Lustik Shalek.

LaVonne worked for Graham Industries and Flanders Precision Air in Momence.

She enjoyed reading, especially Civil War and WWII novels. She liked solving word puzzles and watching old movies. LaVonne was an avid Chicago White Sox fan. She was a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Bradley.

Surviving is one sister, Dolores Shalek of Bradley. LaVonne is preceded in death by her parents. Cremation rites will be accorded. A memorial Mass will be scheduled at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Bradley.

Memorials may be made to St. Joseph Catholic Church in Bradley.

Arrangements by Clancy-Gernon Funeral Home, Bourbonnais.

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Doris Klonowski

Sun, 14 Jun 2020 20:47:00 GMT

She was born September 27, 1923 in Kankakee, the daughter of Walter & Meta Wulff Hertzberg.

Doris married Leo A. Klonowski on September 6, 1947 at St. Stanislaus in Kankakee. He preceded her in death on July 24, 2015.

She retired from Riverside Medical Center in Kankakee.

Doris was a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Bradley.

Surviving are one son and daughter-in-law, Michael & Renee Klonowski of Bourbonnais; one daughter & son-in-law, Patricia & Randy Rewerts of Bourbonnais; three grandchildren, Kyle & Laura Rewerts, Molly & Nick Saathoff, and Brett Klonowski; five great-granchildren, Harper, Calvin & William Rewerts and Nolan & Nealy Saathoff.

In addition to her husband, Doris is preceded in death by her twin infant daughters, Linda and Karen; and one brother, Robert.

Visitation was held from 9:00 a.m. until the 11:00 a.m. funeral service on Friday, June 19, 2020, at Clancy-Gernon Funeral Home in Bourbonnais. Entombment followed at Mt. Calvary Cemetery in Kankakee.

Memorials may be made to Hospice of Kankakee Valley or Mercy Home Chicago that broadcast Mass on Sundays on WGN.

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Shirley Ouellette

Mon, 25 May 2020 15:03:00 GMT

Visitation will be at 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, June 16, 2020, at St. Joseph Church in Bradley until the 11 a.m. funeral Mass.

Shirley was born June 16, 1930, the daughter of Edwin and Evelyn (Reed) Bushey.

She retired from St. Mary's Hospital, Kankakee, IL. She was a member of St. Teresa Catholic Church and Ladies of the Moose. She loved to read, play cards, watch Wheel of Fortune and visit with family and friends. She enjoyed and adored her grandchildren.

Shirley married Wilfred "Gerald" Ouellette on Jan 22, 1949 at St. Rose Catholic Church, Kankakee, IL. They were blessed with 71 years of marriage.

Surviving are her husband and five children Alan Ouellette, Larry Ouellette, Sheila and Kenneth (Butch) McCormick, Anna and Steve Dumey and Mark and Doreen Ouellette. She also has two sisters, Linda Slabik and Vicky and (Dale) Hendrickson. Shirley had many grandchildren and great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, one daughter Julie Ouellette, two sisters Marilyn Crews, and Karen Ouellette, and two brothers Edwin Bushey and Dallas Bushey.

Memorials may be made to Vitas Hospice of Joliet.

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Courtney Kidd

Sat, 25 Apr 2020 02:22:00 GMT

Private family funeral services will be held. Burial will be held at All Saints Cemetery in Bourbonnais. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.

Courtney was a loving sister, granddaughter, aunt, niece, cousin, and friend to many. Courtney's smile was contagious, and she truly had a beautiful soul. She was the most faithful, pure, compassionate and loving person. She enjoyed spending time with family and friends, spoiling all the very special children in her life and her loyal dog Capone.

She loved listening to Christian music, doing crafts, painting, baking, sewing with her grandmother, and watching scary movies with her mom and best friend. She was a lifelong Chicago Cubs fan.

Her spirit was beautiful and her earthly presence in our lives will be sorely missed. Despite Courtney's lifelong struggles with her health she always remained faithful and continued to see the joy in each day! She was the true definition of a fighter and took pride in defying all odds. She was a hero to many and an inspiration to everyone who knew her. Courtney and her story have truly touched the lives of countless people over the years. Courtney has always kept faith at the center of her life. She was a lifelong active member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Bradley. Courtney enjoyed teaching the youth through the CCD program & being a Youth Leader, teaching the pre-schoolers during "My Time with Jesus" and was involved in various church activities throughout the years. Courtney received her college degree from Olivet Nazarene University in Early Childhood Development. She loved her job as a pre-school teacher and later obtained her foster care license.

Courtney is preceded in death by her maternal grandparents and paternal grandfather, and her selfless organ donor.

Courtney is survived by her dedicated and loving parents, Kevin and Anne (Neal) Kidd; her "big" little brother, Nicholas Kidd; her caring sister-in-law, Kelly (Sullivan) Kidd; her niece & Goddaughter, Teagan Kidd; her paternal grandmother, Donna Kidd; and her numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins.

Memorials may be made to Courtney’s family. A donation will then be made in Courtney’s honor to the gift of life transplant house in Rochester, MN. The family will also be establishing a scholarship fund in her name.

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Theresa Gregoire

Fri, 24 Apr 2020 02:16:00 GMT

Private family services will be held. A public memorial Mass and inurnment will be celebrated at a later date.

Theresa was born December 6, 1926, in St. George, the daughter of Armand & Ida Clark Blanchette.
She married Eugene Gregoire on August 11, 1945, in St. George. He preceded her in death on December 16, 2001.

Theresa was a homemaker and had also worked at St. Joseph Church in Manteno. She was an Avon Representative for 20 years. Theresa also had worked for Marriott. She was a member of Women of the Moose. Theresa enjoyed gardening, cooking, and babysitting. She loved spending time with her children and great-grandchildren.

In younger years, Theresa was very involved in her church activities. She started the first Country Store at the St. George Homecoming (church picnic). She had been a member of the Ladies of Sodality of Manteno.

Theresa was a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Bradley and a member of the CCW. She was a former CCW Woman of the Year (1967). She held the position of president, secretary, and treasurer of that organization over the years.

Surviving are three sons, Joseph Gregoire of Chicago, Jerome Gregoire of Bradley, Philip Gregoire of Bourbonnais; two daughters, Janice Gregoire of Bourbonnais and Fleurette Meents of Bourbonnais; one sister, Jeanette Gregoire of Manteno; three sisters-in-law, Mildred Blanchette of Bourbonnais, Darlene Dittus of Herscher, and Helen Blanchette of Bourbonnais; eight grandchildren, James Mazzuchi, Brian Mazzuchi, Joshua Gregoire, Mary Gramling, Jeremy Gregoire, Alisa Carruthers, Melanie Meents, and Taylor Bizzarro.

In addition to her husband, Theresa is preceded in death by her parents; one grandson, Daniel Mazzuchi; four brothers, William Blanchette, Ambrose Blanchette, Maurice Blanchette, and Henry Blanchette; and brother-in-law, Ed Gregoire.

Memorials may be made to St. Joseph Catholic Church in Bradley.

Diana Menser

Fri, 27 Mar 2020 00:44:00 GMT

Diana was born on May 19, 1957, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Kankakee. She grew up in Bradley graduating from Bradley Bourbonnais Community High School in 1975 and then Eastern Illinois University in 1979.

Diana was a teacher at Bradley Elementary District 61 for 33 years, having retired in May of 2017. She spent most of these years as a sixth-grade history teacher. She loved teaching and enjoyed helping out by keeping score at sporting events, working back stage at plays, and tabulating at band contests. Chess club was also a very special part of her school year.

Diana was very involved in her local union, the Bradley Elementary Education Association as well as serving on the Board of Directors of the Illinois Education Association as chair of Region 44. Many 4th f Julys were spent at the National Education Association Representative Assembly.

Diana loved history and traveling to historical sites and museums. She thoroughly enjoyed the trips with her nephew and site seeing with her goddaughters. Although Diana never made it to Bhutan, the happiest place on earth, she is now in the happiest place of all!

Diana is survived by 2 sisters, Debbie Dunlavey of Bourbonnais and Donna (Shawn) Harris of Bradley; one brother, Dwayne (Rhonda) Menser of Lawrenceville, GA; two nieces, Jennifer Dunlavey and Stephanie White; three nephews, Daniel (AKA Boone) Harris, Damon (AKA Demon) Harris, and Michael Menser; two goddaughters, Emily and Sarah Kay Hourihan. Believe it or not, two furry feline companions, Cricket and Gutzy, became very important to Diana.

Diana is also survived by her numerous friends who stood by her through this awful disease. “Words cannot express how grateful I am. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.”

Diana is preceded in death by her parents, Arlene and Morris Menser.

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, all services will be held at a later date.

Memorials may be made to the Les Turner Foundation for ALS or Hospice of Kankakee Valley .

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Geraldine Liebl

Mon, 23 Mar 2020 02:05:00 GMT

Cremation rites were accorded. Private family inurnment was held at St. Mary’s Cemetery in Evergreen Park.

Geraldine was born July 5, 1930, in Chicago, the daughter of Joseph & Mary Catherine O’Brien Liebl.

Geri had been a secretary for Sears. She enjoyed spending time with family and friends, gardening, and shopping.

Surviving are one sister-in-law, Arlene Liebl of Georgia; many nieces, nephews, and cousins. She is preceded in death by her parents; sister, Mary (Lester) Daniels; and brothers, Joseph and Charles.

Memorials may be made to Hospice of Kankakee Valley.

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Sharon Belisle

Mon, 16 Mar 2020 14:31:00 GMT

Sharon Belisle passed away on March 16, 2020.

Memorial Visitation is scheduled for Tuesday, May 12, 2020, from 4-8 p.m. at Clancy Gernon Funeral Home in Bourbonnais. A Memorial Mass is scheduled for Wednesday, May 13, 2020, at 10 a.m. at St. Joseph Church in Bradley.

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Brenda Burton

Sat, 01 Feb 2020 05:00:00 GMT

Brenda Kay Burton, 57, of Albuquerque, N.M., passed away Nov. 24, 2019, in Albuquerque.

Visitation will be from 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 1, 2020, until the 11 a.m. Mass at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 211 N. Center Ave., Bradley, with the Rev. Marcin Michalak officiating.

Brenda was born April 12, 1962, the daughter of Howard W. Burton and Margaret M. Burton.

Brenda was a waitress at Bradley Gardens, worked retail at Kroger and in a factory for Caterpillar in Joliet.

She worked at a homeless shelter in Albuquerque.

Brenda loved to dance. She attended St. Joseph Catholic Church in Bradley.

Surviving are her mother, Margaret Burton, of Bradley; sons, Tony (Isabelle) Burton, of Yuma, Ariz., Richard Denton, of Chebanse; grandchildren, Zoey and Rory Burton, of Yuma, Ariz.; brother, Randy (Pam) Burton, of Plainfield, and niece Meaghan Burton; sister, Christy (Michael) Harding, of Valparaiso, Ind., and nephew and nieces, Carl, Chloe and and Callie Harding; uncle, James (Sandy) Burton, of Prescott, Ariz.; and Paul (Vickie) Marczak, of Kankakee; aunts, Cathyleen (Robert) Buckman, of Bonfield, and Angie Morrical, of Kankakee.

Preceding her in death were her father, Howard, formerly of Bradley; grandparents, Ambrose and Ruth Burton, formerly of Kankakee, Christine and Julius Marczak, formerly of Kankakee; uncles, Joseph (and Tina and Maria, both wives deceased) Marczak, formerly of Fort Collins, Colo., Harold Burton, formerly of Riverview, Mich., John Burton, formerly of Sandy, Utah, and Chuck Burton, formerly of Kankakee; and aunt, Sharon Pement, formerly of Richton Park.

Memorials may be made to the wishes of the family.

Leonard Bujnowski

Thu, 02 Jan 2020 20:15:00 GMT

Visitation will be held from 9-10:15 a.m. on Saturday, January 11, 2020, at Clancy-Gernon Funeral Home in Bourbonnais. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, January 11, 2020, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Bradley. Burial will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery in Kankakee.

Leonard was born July 15, 1924 in Bradley, the son of Stanley & Antoinette (Janczak) Bujnowski. Leonard married Gloria Stanley June 6, 1959 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Bradley. She preceded him in death in 1987.

Leonard was a retired math teacher and coach at Kankakee School District 111. He retired from Kankakee Westview High School. Leonard attended University of Illinois. He was a graduate of Eastern Illinois University with his B.S. and M.S. While attending there he played football. He was a longtime member of the Elks and the Moose. He enjoyed golfing, working on cars, and woodworking. Above all, Leonard loved spending time with his grandchildren.

Leonard was a veteran of the United States Navy having served during WWII.

He was a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Bradley.

Surviving are one son and daughter-in-law, Bradley & Mara Bujnowski of River Forest; and three grandchildren, Brandon Bujnowski, Adam Bujnowski, and Brianne Bujnowski. In addition to his wife, Gloria Bujnowski, Leonard is preceded in death by his parents; one son, Barry Bujnowski; and one brother, Stanley Bujnowski.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Chicago Lighthouse .

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Michael LaGesse

Sat, 14 Dec 2019 19:06:00 GMT

Visitation will be held from 4-8 p.m. Thursday, December 19, 2019, at Clancy-Gernon Funeral Home in Bourbonnais. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Friday, December 20, 2019 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Bradley. Rev. Anthony Nugent will officiate. Burial will follow at All Saints Cemetery in Bourbonnais.

Michael was born April 22, 1944 in Kankakee, the son of Paul & Mary Margaret (Yates) LaGesse. Michael married Sheila L. O’Brien on October 30, 1982 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Bradley. She preceded him in death on August 15, 2005.

Mike graduated from St. Patrick’s Central High School and Eastern Illinois University. He retired as the Business Manager for the Knights of Columbus #745 in Kankakee, retiring after 27 years. Mike was the Bradley Village Clerk for 22 years and a member of the Kankakee County Board for 27 years.

Mike was a 4th degree member of the Knights of Columbus, where he was also former Financial Secretary and former Knight of the Year. He was very dedicated to the BINGO nights held there by promoting and working at it. His late wife, Sheila, used to say, “He was very loved, because he gave so much love”.

Mike was very active in fundraising in the community. The organizations he supported include the Easter Seals Telethon, the Tootsie Roll Campaign and many others.

Mike was an avid Chicago White Sox and Chicago Bears fan. He enjoyed golfing. He was also a big supporter of Bishop McNamara Catholic School. He was a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Bradley.

Surviving are two sisters and two brothers-in-law, Margaret “Muggs” & Harry Frechette of Bourbonnais and Marilyn & Tom Savoie of Bradley; one brother, Gerald “Buzz” LaGesse of Paducah, KY; one stepson and stepdaughter-in-law, Doug & Michelle Morgan of Kankakee; three grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews, who loved him dearly. In addition to his wife, Sheila LaGesse, Mike is preceded in death by his parents; two sisters, Jean Azzarelli and Arlene Mitchell; one brother, Ronald P. LaGesse; and three infant siblings.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the family wishes.

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Robert LaFontaine

Fri, 13 Dec 2019 13:56:00 GMT

Visitation will be held from 4-8 p.m. Monday, December 16, 2019 at Schreffler Funeral Home in Bourbonnais. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Tuesday, December 17, 2019 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Bradley. Burial will follow at All Saints Cemetery in Bourbonnais.

Robert was born October 19, 1933, in Kankakee, the son of Eugene E. & Marion (Minor) Lafontaine. He married Regina A. Grant on September 20, 1958, in Pleasure Ridge Park, KY.

Robert was an employee of the Kankakee Water Company (Consumers Illinois Water), retiring after 35 years of service. He was a graduate of St. Patrick High School and St. Joseph College in Rensselear, IN in 1955. He was past President of the Kankakee Exchange Club and past President of St. Joseph Catholic Church Holy Name Society. Robert also volunteered at AMITA St. Mary’s Hospital in Kankakee. He was an avid Chicago Cubs and Chicago Bears fan.

Robert was a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Bradley.

Surviving are his wife, Regina A. LaFontaine of Bradley; three daughters and three sons-in-law, Lisa & Bradley Black of Chicago, Patricia & Neal Seidenberg of Ft. Collins, CO, and Jeanine & Mark Paschke of Ft. Collins, CO; six grandchildren, Nicholas Black, Madeline Black, Alex Seidenberg, Ethan Seidenberg, Jack Paschke, and Ella Paschke; two brothers-in-law and two sisters-in-law, James & Elinor Grant, Fred Grant, and Cecelia Grant; and cousins, Thomas & Judy Minor, Susan Bohon, and James Minor. Robert is preceded in death by his parents.

Memorials may be made to St. Joseph Catholic Church.

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Gloria Wroblewski

Tue, 10 Dec 2019 21:26:00 GMT

Visitation will be held from 4-8 p.m. Friday, December 13, 2019, at Clancy-Gernon Funeral Home in Bourbonnais. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday, December 14, 2019, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Bradley. Rev. Bill Dewan will celebrate the Mass. Burial will follow at All Saints Cemetery in Bourbonnais.

Gloria was born September 27, 1932, in Chicago, the daughter of Victor & Sylvia (Feliciani) Panozzo. She married Stephen Wroblewski on November 18, 1950, at St. Catherine of Genoa Church in Chicago. He preceded her in death on October 6, 2004.

Gloria retired from her son’s medical practice, where she worked as a receptionist. She previously volunteered at her church and many community organizations. She was an avid knitter and reader. Gloria’s life focus was her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. They brought her much joy. She loved to travel, especially to the Wisconsin Dells and Aruba. Gloria was a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Bradley.

Surviving are three sons and two daughters-in-law, Dr. Thomas Wroblewski of Bourbonnais, Joseph & Gale Wroblewski of Western Springs, and Gregory & Barbara Wroblewski of Frankfort; two daughters and two sons-in-law, Pamela & Dale Novak of New Lenox and Denise & Kirby Pretet of New Lenox; twelve grandchildren, Jeffrey (Kristina) Novak, Michael Novak, Dr. Lisa (Dr. Timothy) Mullally, Dr. Nicole (Dr. Daniel) Falco, Colette Pretet, Danielle (Joseph) Korte, Nicholas (Kacie) Wroblewski, Jennifer (Kenny) Tsai, Stephanie Wroblewski, Luke Wroblewski, Mary Wroblewski, Mark Wroblewski; and twelve great-grandchildren. In addition to her husband, Stephen Wroblewski, Gloria is preceded in death by her parents; one son, Stephen Wroblewski; and one brother, Richard Panozzo.

Memorials may be made to the Good Shepherd Manor, St. Clare House of Prayer (Franciscan Sisters), or the Midwest Augustinians.

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Mary Krisko

Sun, 10 Nov 2019 22:59:00 GMT

Visitation will be held from 4 p.m.-7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 15, 2019, at Clancy-Gernon Funeral Home, Bourbonnais. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Bradley. Entombment will follow at All Saints Mausoleum in Bourbonnais.

Mary was born Nov. 29, 1929, in Gary, IN, the daughter of Michael & Anna Yaczko Hric.

She married John Krisko Jr. on June 19, 1955 at St. Michael Byzantine Catholic Church in Gary, IN. He preceded her in death in November of 1999.

Mary was a former teacher at Gary Public Schools. She had also worked at the Muncie Press.
Mary was the Valedictorian from Froebel High School in Gary, IN. She earned her BA from Indiana University. Mary had volunteered at St. Joseph School and Church in Bradley. She enjoyed playing the piano in her younger days.

Mary was a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Bradley and she belonged to the CCW.
Surviving are one son and daughter-in-law, Dr. Michael & Mary Beth Krisko of Manteno; three grandchildren, Joe Krisko, Lauren Krisko, and Jake Krisko; and several cousins including Marcy & Mike Daily and Trudy & Bruce Hardcastle.

In addition to her husband, she is preceded in death by her parents; two brothers that died in infancy; two cousins, Margaret (Marshall) Dittmar and Alan Dittmar; and one brother-in-law, George Krisko.

Memorials may be made to Bishop McNamara Catholic School (Bradley Site).

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James Davis

Sun, 03 Nov 2019 23:06:00 GMT

Cremation rites have been accorded. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 11, 2019, at St. Joseph Church in Bradley.

James was born Sept 18, 1931, in Bloomington, the son of Walter and Lula (Stephens) Davis. He married Audrey J. Cremer on June 15, 1957.

James was the owner of Davis Auto Sales from 1961 until 2003 when he closed the business and retired.

He was fascinated with airplanes, becoming an aircraft mechanic in the U.S. Air Force. Later, he fulfilled his dream and earned his private pilot’s license.

James was active in St. Joseph Catholic Church in Bradley, over the years as a CCD instructor, a Eucharistic minister and lector.

Surviving are his wife, Audrey J. Davis; his daughter, Donna (Davis) Sparks, of Arlington, Wash.; and a sister, Evelyn Newell, of Springfield. Preceding him in death were his parents; one sister; and four brothers.

John Fogarty

Sat, 10 Aug 2019 00:22:00 GMT

Visitation will be held from 2-6:00 p.m. Sunday, August 11, 2019, at Clancy-Gernon Funeral Home in Bourbonnais, where a Marine Corp League Service will be held at 4 p.m. A funeral mass will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, August 12, 2019, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Bradley, where he was a parishioner. Interment, with military honors, will follow at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery in Elwood.

John was born May 3, 1940, the son of John & Catherine “Kate” (Hurley) Fogarty. John married Janet Thiesfeld on March 29, 1986 at Immanuel United Church of Christ in Peotone.

John was an entrepreneur for almost 40 years and founder of Mokan Mechanical Insulation. He was a member of the Heat & Frost Insulators Union #17. He lived the life he had dreamed of as a child. John was a determined man who lived by his own rules. He enjoyed hunting and fishing.

John was a veteran of the United States Marine Corp and a founding member of the Kankakee Marine Corp League #1253.

Surviving are his beloved wife, Janet Fogarty of Bourbonnais; four daughters and one son-in-law, Susan Fogarty of Kankakee, Pamela Fogarty of Bourbonnais, Erin & Matt Weakley of Bourbonnais, and Maureen Fogarty of Manteno; four grandchildren, Justin, Samantha, Ryne, and Raegan; four sisters and three brothers-in-law, Sharon & Charles Miller, Colleen Fogarty, Marian & Jonathan Hayes, and Catherine & Robert Anderson; one sister-in-law, Linda Fogarty; many nieces and nephews; and wonderful neighbors, Georgia & Darvin Smith. John is preceded in death by his parents and three brothers, Carl (Rose) Fogarty, Gary Fogarty, and Michael Fogarty.

Memorials may be made to the Kankakee Marine Corp League #1253 or Hospice of Kankakee Valley.

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Sandra Cremer

Mon, 08 Jul 2019 21:16:00 GMT

Sandra Cremer has passed away. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until the 11 a.m. funeral Mass on Thursday, July 11, 2019, at St. Joseph Church in Bradley, IL.

Leona Pearman

Fri, 05 Jul 2019 13:37:00 GMT

There will be a visitation at Schreffler Funeral Home in Kankakee on Tuesday, July 9, 201, from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. There will be a funeral Mass at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Bradley on Wednesday, July 10, 2019, at 10:30 a.m. Burial will follow at Mound Grove Cemetery.

Leona was born in Harvey, IL on March 5, 1929, the daughter of Leon and Blanche LeDuke. On St. Patrick’s Day, March 1951 she married Pfc. Harold A. Pearman. She resided in Bradley all her life and attended St. Joseph Catholic Church. She lived on South Prairie for 54 years.

They had one daughter; Linda Dunsworth and one son; Scott Pearman also three grandchildren; Lauren and Joe Lewis of Hollister, MO, Frank Pearman of Salem, MO and Shellan Mills of Joliet, IL. She also has three great grandchildren.

Leona worked at the Bear Brand in wartime, Rudy’s grocery store where she made many lifelong friends. Her last employment before retiring was Kraft General Foods coupon center in Kankakee.

She loved to cook for her family and friends, especially desserts which included homemade pies, cookies and fudge.

Leona was always thinking of others and never of herself right till the end. She was a true Christian. God bless her and keep her till we can meet again….

Memorials may be made to St. Joseph Church in Bradley.

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Barbara Dumey

Mon, 24 Jun 2019 20:24:00 GMT

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, June 26, 2019, from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. with funeral service immediately following at Clancy-Gernon Funeral Home in Bourbonnais. Burial will be held at All Saints Cemetery in Bourbonnais.

Barbara was born May 7, 1936 in Kankakee, the daughter of Emory E. Potter & Adelaide R. Fortier.
Barbara was a 1954 graduate of St. Patrick High School in Kankakee. On May 4, 1957 she married Donald A. Dumey at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Kankakee and was a loving, devoted wife. He preceded her in death on October 2, 2014.

She attended St. Joseph Catholic Church in Bradley. She was a homemaker but also worked several years at the General Foods Coupon Center. Most of all, she enjoyed spending time with her children and laughing with her grandchildren. She loved creating and decorating her home. Barb had a sweet disposition and was always kind, caring, and giving to all. Her family will cherish her life and carry her memory in their hearts.

Surviving are one son, Steven (Anna) Dumey of Bourbonnais; two daughters, Pamela Sommer of Bourbonnais, and Beth Dumey of Palatine; a brother, Richard Potter of Surprise, AZ; a sister, Nancy (Don) Born of Bradley; three sisters-in-law, Marge Potter of Kankakee, Pauline Loucks of Seal Beach, CA, and Joan Kight of Delta, MO; three grandchildren, Nick (Emily) Dumey of Bourbonnais, Justin (Ashley) Sommer of Bourbonnais, and Noelle Dumey of Springfield, IL; one great-grandchild, William Andrew Dumey, and another one on the way. Preceding her in death were her parents; a brother, James Potter; one granddaughter, Jodi Lynn Sommer; and one unborn great-grandchild.

Memorials may be made to the Dementia Society of America or to St. Joseph Catholic Church in Bradley

or to the family wishes.

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Michael Rivard

Thu, 06 Jun 2019 20:37:00 GMT

Visitation will be held from 4-7 p.m. Thursday, June 13, 2019, at Clancy-Gernon Funeral Home in Bourbonnais. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Friday, June 14, 2019, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Bradley. Burial will follow at Sts. Mary & Joseph Cemetery in Chebanse.

Mike was born July 26, 1950, in Kankakee, the son of Raymond Joseph & Edna Mae (Smith) Rivard. Mike married Agnes Devine on March 16, 1974 in Irwin.

Mike worked in maintenance. His first car was a 1941 Plymouth. Years later, he found that exact car that he previously owned and bought and restored it. Mike enjoyed his daily McDonald’s breakfast club. He enjoyed watching his granddaughter play softball. Mike enjoyed spending time with his family.

He was an avid blood donor for the American Red Cross, having donated 48 gallons of blood over the years. Mike was a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Bradley.

Surviving are his wife, Agnes Rivard of Bradley; three daughters and two sons-in-law, Brenda & Pong Balinquit of the Phillipines, Michelle Rivard of Mascoutah, and Renee & Colin Harling of Bradley; three grandchildren, Liberty Rivard, Evan Balinquit, and Oakleigh Harling; three sisters and three brothers-in-law, Barb & Bob Langley of New Berlin, Terry & David Lintecum of AZ, and Judy & Tim Ziemer of Palmer, AK; several brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law; and numerous nieces and nephews. Mike is preceded in death by his parents.

Memorials may be made to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society .

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Len Burgener

Thu, 30 May 2019 01:56:00 GMT

Cremation rites have been accorded. A memorial visitation will be held from 10 a.m. until the time of the funeral Mass at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, June 4, 2019, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Bradley. Inurnment will follow at All Saints Cemetery in Bourbonnais Arrangements by Clancy-Gernon Funeral Home in Bourbonnais

He was born September 17, 1944, in Monticello, the son of Phillip and Lucille (Nalefski) Burgener. Len married Vicki Zace on August 7, 1982, in Kankakee.

Len retired from the Frito Lay Company where he worked as a route salesman. He had also been a barber at a shop he owned and operated in Decatur and Mattoon. Len and Vicki also worked as greeters for Clancy-Gernon Funeral Homes for many years.

Len was a Los Angeles Dodger fan and enjoyed watching major league baseball. Len was a parishioner at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Bradley where he served as a Eucharistic Minister, Altar Server, and worked in Hospitality.

Surviving are his wife, Vicki Burgener of Bourbonnais; one son & daughter-in-law, James & Lisa Brickle of Bourbonnais; two daughters and one son-in-law, Laura & Friedemann Stuebing of Dekalb and Julie Burgener & Marc Marion of Dekalb; two grandchildren, Sarah of Kansas and Emily of Dekalb; five sisters and two brothers-in-law, Mary Best of Spring Hill, FL, Lucille Chamberlain of Fremont, OH, Virginia Hannon of Jopling, MO, Theresa Davidson of Peoria, Susanna & Vernon Dargel of Peoria, and Eugene Pollock of Assumption; five brothers and five sisters-in-law, Donald & Ruth Burgener of Little Silver, NJ, Raymond Burgener of Tampa, FL, Barbara Burgener of Lehigh Acres, FL, John & Judy Burgener of Lafayette, TN, Charles & Marsha Burgener of Bement, and Robert & Marcia Burgener of Hammond; many nieces & nephews; many great nieces & nephews; and many great-great nieces and nephews. Len is preceded in death by his parents; three sisters, Helen (James) Albright, Barbara (Fred) Kisters, and Karol Pollock; one brother, Phillip Burgener; and sisters-in-law & brothers-in-law, Max Best, Linda Burgener, Richard Chamberlain, Tim Davidson, John Hannon, and Beverly Burgener.

Memorials may be made to St. Joseph Catholic Church.

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Edmund Pudlo

Wed, 22 May 2019 15:38:00 GMT

Visitation will be held from 4-8 p.m. on Tuesday, May 28, 2019, at Clancy-Gernon Funeral Home in Bourbonnais. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, May 29, 2019, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Bradley. Interment will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery in Kankakee.

Edmund was born June 20, 1927, in Chicago, the son of Louis & Apolonia Kroll Pudlo. He married Regina Samborski on April 11, 1953 at St. Fidelis Catholic Church in Chicago.

He was a graduate of DePaul University, having earned a BS in Chemistry. Edmund retired from Valspar, where he was a senior chemist for the industrial coating division and the head of the R&D for the Midwest. He has several patents in his name.

Edmund was a member of the American Chemical Society. He had a talent for wood finishing and completed many projects around their family’s home. He enjoyed bowling and was avid Bridge player.
Edmund was a veteran of the U.S. Army Air Force. He was part of the V2 Rocket Project in White Sands, New Mexico. He was a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Bradley.

Surviving are his wife, Regina Pudlo of Bourbonnais, IL; three sons, Robert John Pudlo of Aurora, IL, Richard George & Denise Pudlo of Fenton, MO, and Raymond Thomas Pudlo of Loves Park, IL; and five grandchildren, Austin Pudlo, Danielle Pudlo, Brian Pudlo, Evan Pudlo, and Eric Pudlo. He is preceded in death by his parents; one daughter, Roxanne Marie Pudlo; and one granddaughter, Jenna Marie Pudlo.

Memorials may be made to the Illinois Veterans Home at Manteno or Hospice of Kankakee Valley .

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Chester Gifford

Thu, 09 May 2019 17:23:00 GMT

Chester Earl Thomas “Chet” Gifford, age 55, of Buckingham, passed away Friday, May 3, 2019, at his home.

Visitation will be held 4:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Friday, May 10, 2019, at Clancy-Gernon Funeral Home in Bourbonnais. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, May 11, 2019, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Bradley. Cremation rites will be accorded following the funeral Mass. Inurnment will be held at a later date at St. James Cemetery in Irwin.

Chet was born September 23, 1963, in Kankakee, the son of Phillip Sr. & Sheila Deno Gifford.

He worked for a waste management company. He enjoyed model trains and was a member of the Teamster’s Local 731.

Surviving are one son, Thomas Gifford of Buckingham; one daughter, Sheila Gifford of Buckingham; his parents, Phillip Sr. & Sheila Gifford of Largo, FL; six brothers, Phillip Jr. & Nancy Gifford of Chebanse, Robert Gifford of Stelle, Roy Gifford of Land O’ Lakes, FL, Joe & Pat Gifford of Minnesota, Sam & Megan Gifford of Tampa, FL, and Dade & Kristen Gifford of Largo, FL.

He is preceded in death by his grandparents; and one sister, Davida Watson.

Memorials may be made to the family wishes.

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David Hourihan

Fri, 03 May 2019 17:02:00 GMT

A memorial visitation will be held from 11:00 a.m. until the 1:00 p.m. memorial service on Saturday, May 18, 2019, at Clancy-Gernon Funeral Home in Bourbonnais. Deacon Greg Clodi will officiate. Cremation rites have been accorded.

David was born December 5, 1956 in Kankakee, the son of Raymond & Joan Guimond Hourihan.

He married Pamela Jones on October 2, 1982 at First Church of the Nazarene in Kankakee. He retired from BASF in Kankakee as a lab technician. Prior to that, he had worked for JR Short Milling Company in Kankakee.

David was a diehard Chicago Cubs and Chicago Bears fan. He was a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Bradley.

Surviving are his wife, Pamela Hourihan of Bourbonnais; two daughters, Emily Ann and Sarah Kay, both at home; one sister, Karen & Eric Bonds of Bradley; two brothers, Matt & Mary Hourihan of Bradley and Mark Hourihan; his mother-in-law and father-in-law, Betty & Myron Jones of Bradley; and three brothers-in-law, Glenn Jones of Bradley, Tim & Donna Jones of Bradley, and Jeff & Lori Jones of Nevada.

He is preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Patrick Hourihan; two nephews, Steven Hourihan and Drew Jones; and one niece, Jessica Jones.

Memorials may be made to the family’s wishes.

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Verle Gross

Tue, 23 Apr 2019 17:38:00 GMT

Visitation will be held 4:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. on Friday, April 26, 2019, at Clancy-Gernon Funeral Home in Bourbonnais. Visitation will also be held 10:00 a.m. until the time of the funeral service at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 27, 2019 at the Herscher United Methodist Church. Rev. Kevin Boesen will officiate the service. Interment will follow at Eldridgeville Cemetery in Bonfield.

Verle was born January 23, 1932 in Buckingham, the son of Earl & Elsie Overwright Gross. He married Betty Lou Harris on May 17, 1953. She preceded him in death on June 18, 1996.

On January 16, 1999 Verle married Patricia M. LeCuyer Schierenbeck. He was a lifelong Buckingham area farmer. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army.

Verle was member of the Board of Directors for the Herscher State Bank for 31 years. A graduate of Herscher High School, Verle ran track. He enjoyed his winters in Bradenton, FL. He loved playing cards, playing shuffleboard, feeding & watching the birds, and he was an avid Chicago Cubs fan. He loved to travel.

Surviving are his wife, Patricia Gross of Bourbonnais; one son, Michael Gross of Chicago; one daughter, Dr. Deborah Gross of Miller Beach, IN; his step-children, Debbie & Jerry Gray of Bourbonnais, Lori & Bob Henson of White, GA, Sue Schierenbeck & Cheryle Strother of Bourbonnais, Heidi Malito & Steve Logan of New Lenox, and Beth & Mark Christopher of Earl Park, IN; one sister, Darlene Hendrix of Buckingham; one grandson, Steven Gross; three great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; nine step-grandchildren; and eleven step-great-grandchildren.

In addition to his first wife, Verle is preceded in death by his parents; one son & daughter-in-law, David & Mary Gross; and one grandson, Greg Gross.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hospice of Kankakee Valley or the family wishes.

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Joseph Nichols

Wed, 10 Apr 2019 20:21:00 GMT

Joseph Nichols passed away on Wednesday, April 10, 2019. Visitation is slated from 2-6 p.m. Sunday, April 14, 2019, at Clancy-Gernon Funeral Home in Bourbonnais. A cemetery chapel service is scheduled at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 16, 2019, at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery in Elwood, IL

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Gary Henderson

Sun, 17 Mar 2019 16:59:00 GMT

A visitation will be held from 4- 8 p.m. on Thursday, March 21, 2019, at Clancy-Gernon Funeral Home in Bourbonnais. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. on Friday, March 22, 2019, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Bradley. Cremation rites will be accorded following the services.

Gary was born January 8, 1955, in Chicago, the son of Ray M. & Esther L. (Brumitt) Henderson. Gary married Julie Beckman on June 9, 1984 at St. Patrick’s Roman Catholic Church in Momence.

He worked in production at Valspar Corporation in Kankakee, retiring in 2017, after 44 years of service. Gary was a NASCAR fan. He enjoyed boating, camping, and working on cars & trucks. Gary loved spending time with his family and enjoyed the simple things in life.

Surviving are his wife, Julie Henderson, a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Bradley; two sons and one daughter-in-law, Jamie & Kimberly Henderson of Bonfield and Jarett Henderson of Bradley; two daughters and one son-in-law, Nicole & Sean Green of Belleville and Mary Henderson of Bradley; five grandchildren, Gavin Green, Grant Green, Gaige Green, Autumn Henderson, and Dalton Henderson; three sisters and three brothers-in-law, Patty & Mike Patterson of Bourbonnais, Gladys & Mike Boggess of Bourbonnais, and Ginger & Ed Clocksin, of Hudsonville, MI; one brother, Johnny Henderson of Thayer, MO; and one sister-in-law, Terri Henderson of Bourbonnais. Gary is preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Jimmy Henderson.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the family wishes to be used for Mary’s college expenses.

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Louis Rivard

Mon, 11 Mar 2019 16:35:00 GMT

Cremation rites have been accorded. A memorial visitation will be held from 2- 4 p.m. Sunday, March 17, 2019, at Clancy-Gernon Funeral Home in Bourbonnais. An additional memorial visitation will be held from 10 a.m. until the 11 a.m. memorial mass on Monday, March 18, 2019, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Bradley. Burial will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery in Kankakee.

Louis is a veteran of the United States Army, having served during World War II with the 29th Infantry Division. He was in the first wave of US troops landing on Omaha Beach on D-Day. He was wounded twice while serving in Normandy. Louis was awarded with the Purple Heart with Oak Leaf Cluster, Combat Infantryman Badge, Good Conduct Medal, and the European Campaign Medal. Louis was also able to participate in an Honor Flight for World War II veterans, and thoroughly enjoyed the experience.

Prior to retirement, he was employed as an air conditioning and refrigeration technician by T&R Supply, McConnell Refrigeration, and Mercon. Louis was a longtime member of the American Legion, Kankakee Sportsmans Club, Local 597 Plumbers & Pipe Fitters Union, the 29th Infantry Division Association, and the Vintage Squadron.

Louis was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. He was generous with his time and talents. He enjoyed helping his children, grandchildren, relatives, friends, neighbors, and the church. His hobbies included woodworking, camping, reading, and repairing anything put on his workbench. It seemed he had a tool and a part for every job.

Surviving are one son and daughter-in-law, David & Deborah Rivard of Kankakee; one daughter and son-in-law, Judith & Gary Wolfe of Bourbonnais; three grandchildren, Sarah Rivard of Kankakee, Rebecca Rivard of Las Vegas, and Michael Wolfe of Zionsville, IN; and one sister, Madonna Heeger of Longs, SC. In addition to his wife, Dolores Rivard, Louis is preceded in death by his parents.

Memorials may be made to St. Joseph Catholic Church of Bradley

or Hospice of Kankakee Valley .

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Mark Guimond

Mon, 25 Feb 2019 13:26:00 GMT

Cremation rites have been accorded. A memorial visitation will be held from 10 a.m. until the 11 a.m. memorial Mass on Friday, March 1, 2019, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Bradley. Rev. Anthony Nugent will officiate the service.

Mark was born April 16, 1952 in Kankakee the son of Armand & Sylvia (Denoyer) Guimond. He was a graduate of Bishop McNamara High School in Kankakee. He enjoyed fishing. Mark was an avid Chicago Bears fan. He loved spending time with his grandchildren and adored being their grandpa. He loved his time spent at Tiny Tap.

Surviving is one son and daughter-in-law, Grant & Brittany Guimond of Arvada, CO; one grandchild, Brooks Guimond; one sister and brother-in-law, Linda & Bill Sikora of Plainfield; and good friend, Andre Guimond.

Mark is preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Lee Guimond; and two sisters, Gwyneth Lamb and Sharon Blewett.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Catholic Charities . Arrangements by Clancy-Gernon Funeral Home in Bourbonnais.

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Ronald Merillat

Sun, 17 Feb 2019 00:38:00 GMT

Cremation Rites have been accorded. Visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. until the 7:00 p.m. memorial service on Friday, February 22, 2019, at Clancy-Gernon Funeral Home in Bourbonnais.

Ronald was born March 10, 1939 in Kankakee, the son of Keith & Bertha LaFine Merillat. He married Virlene Uehle on June 28, 1969, at St. Joseph Church in Bradley.

Ronald was in law enforcement. He had worked for the Bradley Police Department. Later, worked at the Kankakee County Sherriff’s Department as a process server, correction officer, and deputy Sherriff.

He also worked in auto-body repair and painting at Netherton’s and Milton Motors.
Ronald was a precinct committeeman for Bourbonnais #19. He was a food pantry volunteer and enjoyed wood crafting.He served in the Illinois National Guard for six years. Ronald was a parishioner of St. Bridget Catholic Church in Loves Park.

Surviving are his wife, Virlene Merillat of Loves Park; two sons and one daughter-in-law, David Merillat of Kankakee and Brian & Candy Merillat of Bradley; one daughter and son-in-law, Ronda & John Heilman of Roscoe; five grandchildren, Shelby Logbeck, Trevor Merillat, Cody Merillat, Nathan Merillat, and Taylor Heilman; two great-grandchildren, Talon Logbeck and Reign Logbeck; and many cousins, nieces, and nephews.
He is preceded in death by his parents; and two brothers, Clayton Merillat and Kenneth Merillat.

Memorials may be made to the family wishes.

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Joseph Gibbs

Thu, 14 Feb 2019 19:27:00 GMT

Visitation will be held from 9:00 am until the time of the 11:00 am funeral Mass on Thursday, February 21, 2019, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Bradley. Cremation rites will be accorded following the services. Inurnment will take place at a later date.

Joseph was born on November 18, 1935, in Battle Creek, MI, the son of Rolland and Hilda Feller Gibbs. He married Donola Castongia on September 11, 1993, at Maternity BVM Church in Bourbonnais.

Joseph retired from Roper. He was also the owner of Joe’s Lawn Care. He was a fan of NASCAR and Dancing with the Stars. He enjoyed the outdoors, as well as watching ballroom dancing and old music on the television. Joseph loved his dog, Oreo. He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Bradley.

Joseph is survived by his wife, Donola Gibbs, of Kankakee; three daughters, Cindi (Shane) LaFountain, of Appleton, WI, Susan Gibbs, of Ft. Myers, FL, and Melissa Endicott, of Denver, CO; three stepsons, Dan (Bonnie) Harpin, of Bourbonnais, David (Debbie) Harpin, of Kankakee, and Richard (Maria) Harpin, of Bradley; two stepdaughters, Denise (Jeff) Tapp, of Bradley and Diann (Steve) Sebastiani, of Bourbonnais; thirty grandchildren, including special grandson, Brent and his fiancée DeeDee; and fifteen great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; two sons, Rolland Gibbs and Anthony Gibbs; one daughter, Kathy Gibbs; one brother, Richard Gibbs; and one stepdaughter, Donna Fitts.

Memorials may be made to the wishes of the family.

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Nancy Benson

Sun, 10 Feb 2019 16:25:00 GMT

Nancy Benson, 76, of Bourbonnais, passed away on Sunday, February 10, 2019, at Presence St. Joseph Medical Center in Joliet.

A short visitation will be held from 10:30 am until the time of the 11:00 am chapel service on Friday, February 15, 2019, at All Saints Mausoleum in Bourbonnais.

Nancy was born on September 28, 1942, in Kankakee, the daughter of Myrna and George Kavaney. They preceded her in death, along with one daughter, Linda Johnson and one sister, Linda Poehler.

She grew up in Bradley, attending St. Joseph Grade School and Bradley High School. She married Judge Roger Benson on May 23, 1986. He preceded her in death on February 10, 2017.

She is survived by three brothers, Charles (Iore) Kavaney, of Kankakee, Daniel (Betty) Kavaney, of Mesa, AZ, and Thomas (Judy) Kavaney, of Tucson, AZ. She is also survived by two children, Richard Milton, of Bradley and Barbara Milton, of LasCruces, NM; one son-in-law, Michael Johnson, of Gilman; stepchildren, David (Rose) Benson, of Bradley and Eydie (Scott) Beaver of Rockford; five grandchildren, Nicole and Logan Johnson, Zoie Milton, Stefanie (Mike) Kunevich, and Ayiana Milton; two great grandchildren, Bailey and Paisley Kunevich; seven step-grandchildren, Kyle, Kordell, and Kelsi Benson, Jennifer and Amy Beaver, and Alex and Nicholas Toulon; and several nieces and nephews, including Scott Sherer, of Wisconsin.

She worked for many years as an assistant to the director of manufacturing at Bennett Industries in Peotone and as a travel agent for the last 20 years. She enjoyed traveling and spending time with her grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the family’s wishes.

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Dolores Rivard

Sat, 02 Feb 2019 00:45:00 GMT

Cremation Rites have been accorded. A memorial visitation will be held 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, February 6, 2019, at Clancy-Gernon Funeral Home in Bourbonnais. A memorial visitation will also be held from 10:00 a.m. until the 11:00 a.m. memorial Mass on Thursday, February 7, 2019, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Bradley. Rev. Charles Wheeler will celebrate the Mass. Inurnment will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery in Kankakee.

Dolores was born November 10, 1924, in Salix, Iowa, the daughter of Alfred & Malvina Hubert Remillard. She married Louis T. Rivard on October 2, 1948, at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Kankakee.

Dolores retired from JR Short Milling in Kankakee. She was a volunteer with St. Mary’s Auxiliary.
Dolores had been a Eucharistic Minister at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church. She was very strong in her faith and always had her rosary. Her favorite saints were St. Joseph and St. Jude. She was a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Bradley.

Dolores had a very unique sense of humor and was proud that she never pumped her own gasoline her entire life. She loved her family, especially her grandchildren. She enjoyed dogs (including her grand-dogs), traveling, watching the birds, and was a Chicago Bulls fan.

Surviving are her husband, Louis Rivard of Bradley; one son & daughter-in-law, David & Deborah Rivard of Kankakee; one daughter and son-in-law, Judith & Gary Wolfe of Bourbonnais; three grandchildren, Sarah Rivard of Kankakee, Rebecca Rivard of Las Vegas, NV, and Michael Wolfe of Zionsville, IN; and one sister-in-law, Madonna Heeger of Bourbonnais.

She is preceded in death by her parents; one brother, Hubert Remillard; and one sister, Evelyn Linnabary.

Memorials may be made to St. Joseph Catholic Church in Bradley

or Hospice of Kankakee Valley .

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Lloyd Gadbois

Mon, 28 Jan 2019 21:49:00 GMT

Visitation will be held from 12-4 p.m. Sunday, February 3, 2019, at Clancy-Gernon Funeral Home in Bourbonnais. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Monday, February 4, 2019, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Bradley. Rev. Charles Wheeler will celebrate the Mass. Burial will follow at All Saints Cemetery in Bourbonnais.

Lloyd was born January 4, 1927, in Kankakee, the son of Eugene & Zella (Chouinard) Gadbois. He married Margaret “Peggy” Henry on June 23, 1945, in Jacksonville, FL. She preceded him in death on April 10, 2017.
Gabby was an electrician and a member of the IBEW Local 176 for 45 years. He also worked as the Village of Bradley Electrical Inspector for 18 years. He was a Tool & Die maker for A.O. Smith and Ford Motor Corporation.

Gabby was a founding member of Kankakee Wood Carvers and a member of the Holy Name Society of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Bradley. Gabby was a veteran of the United States Navy Air Corps.

Surviving are four sons & four daughters-in-law, Barry & Linda Gadbois of Bourbonnais, Brad & Willa Gadbois of Blaine, MN, Brian & Kendra Gadbois of Bradley, and Brandon & Lori Gadbois of Bradley; three daughters and two sons-in-law, Bonnie Thompson of Bourbonnais, Brenda & Danny Moore of Houston, TX, and Beth & Dennis Bisaillon of Bradley; seventeen grandchildren; twenty-five great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; one sister, Mae Briggs of Elkhart, IN; and one brother and sister-in-law, Kenneth & Beverly Gadbois of Denver, CO.

In addition to his wife of 72 years, Peggy Gadbois, Gabby is preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Eugene Gadbois.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Presence Heritage Village.

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Patrick O’Connor

Thu, 24 Jan 2019 13:06:00 GMT

Visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. until the funeral Mass at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, January 29, 2019, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Bradley. Interment will follow at All Saints Cemetery in Bourbonnais.

Patrick was born December 14, 1934 in Chebanse, the son of Leo J. & Cecelia Berns O’Connor. He married Marjorie Bertrand on August 8, 1964 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Bradley. He retired from Armour Pharmaceutical after 48 years of service.

Patrick enjoyed gardening and grew red roses. He liked cooking on the grill and traveling. Patrick enjoyed attending his children’s and grandchildren’s sports and activities.

Surviving are his wife, Marjorie O’Connor of Bradley; one son and daughter-in-law, Ryan & Tonya O’Connor of Bradley; one daughter and son-in-law, Julie & Mike Podowicz of Clifton; and seven grandchildren, Jared, Jenna, and McKenna O’Connor and Alexis, Logan, Emery, and Aidan Podowicz.

He is preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Leo, Ambrose, Kenneth, Laverne, Norbert, and Joseph; and sisters, Theresa Kennedy and Dorothy Niessen.

Memorials may be made to Bishop McNamara Catholic School or St. Joseph Catholic Church in Bradley.

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Leon Soucie

Sat, 19 Jan 2019 18:09:00 GMT

Visitation will be held on Thursday, January 24, 2019, from 5:30-8pm at Schreffler Funeral Home in Kankakee. Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Friday, January 25, 2019, at 11am at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Bradley, with additional visitation starting at 10am. Burial will follow at All Saints Cemetery in Bourbonnais.

Leon was born on April 7, 1929 in Kankakee, the son of Louis L. and Martha J. Senzig Soucie. Leon married Adrienne Giguere on August 5, 1950 in Kankakee. She preceded him in death on January 7, 2008. Leon’s end of life partner, Joan Dandurand, passed away on December 1, 2018.

Leon worked for Roper for 25 years, Hornsby’s for 19 years and Olivet Nazarene University for 11 years. He enjoyed fishing, traveling, playing cards, camping – especially cooking breakfast in the camper, and family get-togethers – including pizza nights on Fridays.

He served in the United States Army after WWII and was a member of St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Kankakee.

He is survived by one son Richard Soucie of Kankakee; two daughters Joanne (Michael) Perrigin of Mahomet and Rosanne (Jack) Brighton of Champaign; and six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

Along with his wife, he was preceded in death by his parents, one son James Soucie, one daughter Marianne Matern and all of Leon’s siblings.

Memorials may be made to Hospice of Kankakee Valley .

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Mary Berry

Thu, 27 Dec 2018 14:51:00 GMT

Mary Ann Berry, age 73, of Bradley passed away Thursday, December 27, 2018, at Riverside Medical Center in Kankakee. Visitation will be held from 2- 6 p.m. Sunday, December 30, 2018, at Clancy-Gernon Funeral Home in Bourbonnais. A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, December 31, 2018, also at the funeral home. Deacon Patrick Skelly will officiate. Burial will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery in Kankakee. Mary was born April 9, 1945 in Kankakee, the daughter of Andrew & Helen (Kendziorek) Wilkins. She married Charles Berry on April 4, 1964 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Bradley. Mary worked for the Bradley School District and Presence St. Mary’s Hospital in Kankakee. She retired from Walmart. Surviving are her husband, Charles Berry of Bradley, two daughters and two sons-in-law, Jackie & Steve Graeber of NC and Wendy & Tim Fisher of Limestone; three grandchildren, Mary Beth & Daniel Wyatt of NC, Briana Fisher and Tyler Fisher, both of Limestone; and two great-grandchildren, Kendall Wyatt and Avery Wyatt, both of NC. Mary is preceded in death by her parents; one son, Scott Berry; and three brothers, Henry “Hank” Wilkins, John Wilkins, and Andrew Wilkins. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society. https://www.clancygernon.com/obituaries/Mary-Berry-18/#!/Obituary

Fr. Denis White

Tue, 04 Dec 2018 20:21:00 GMT

Fr. Denis White, age 79, died on Dec. 4, 2018.

The body of Fr. White will lie in state at St. Patrick Church in Momence on Saturday, Dec. 15, 2018, from 9 a.m.-10:50 a.m. and the Funeral Liturgy will follow at 11 a.m. A luncheon will be held after Mass. Burial will be at a later date in Piper City.

Denis White was born on May 30, 1939, in Chicago. He was ordained to the priesthood on May 27, 1967, at the Cathedral of St. Raymond in Joliet.

Among various assignments, he served at St. Joseph Parish in Bradley in the early 1970s. He was chaplain at Bishop McNamara High School in Kankakee in the late 1980s and served as pastor at various parishes in the 1990s until being named pastor of St. Paul Parish in Peotone in 2002.

In addition to responsibilities as a pastor, Fr. White was in charge of pastoral care at the Kankakee Senior Citizen High-Rise and Nursing Home and served as Director of Rural Life.

Fr. White retired in 2009. But, he continued to minister in the community and at churches in the Kankakee area, including St. Joseph in Bradley.

Joan Dandurand

Sat, 01 Dec 2018 20:52:00 GMT

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2018, from 4:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. at Clancy-Gernon-Hertz Funeral Home in Kankakee. Joan’s funeral mass will be held on Thursday, Dec. 6, 2018, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Bradley. Interment will follow at St. James Cemetery in Irwin.

Joan was born on September 22, 1938 to Herman James Casey and Bernadette J. (Mulcahy) Westover in Kankakee, IL. She married William Dandurand October 3, 1959 at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Kankakee, IL. Joan was an LPN, and had worked at Bourbonnais Terrance, and as a psychiatric nurse at Riverside Medical Center. She had also worked at St. Mary’s Hospital as a clerk and in Pastoral Care. For many years she was a school bus driver and crossing guard for Bourbonnais School District. Joan and her husband were two of the co-founders of Bourbonnais Friendship Festival. She was also influential in establishing Harbor House in this area and continued to volunteer there.

Joan was a member of St. Joseph Church in Bradley. She enjoyed cooking, camping, traveling, and playing cards and dice.

Joan is survived by two sons, James (Patti) Dandurand of Bourbonnais, IL and Russell Dandurand of Bourbonnais, IL; one foster son and two foster daughters in law, Larry (Rosie) Bayer of Bradley, IL, Kendra Whitcomb of Wichita, KS; foster daughter, Donna Sandeno of Kentland, IN; one sister, Mary Westover of Kankakee, IL; one brother, Russell Westover of Kankakee; 13 grandchildren, Dawn (Casey) Raymond, Richard (Angel) Hedges, Mary Dandurand, Bernadette Dandurand, Jon (Brittany) Dandurand, Salina Dandurand, Dewey (Brooke) Whitcomb, Theresa Whitcomb, Amber (Calvin) Daughtry, Amanda Bayer, Michael Bayer, Kayleigh Sandeno, Dakota Sandeno; 17 great-grandchildren, Steven, Adam, Daniel, Nathan, Anthony, Radley, Onyx, Shawn, Edward, Emerson, Jackson, Harlow, Christopher, Zyler, Aubree, Aryanna and Gibson. She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, one brother, Robert Westover; one son, John J. Dandurand; one daughter, Marie Dandurand, foster son, Dewey Whitcomb; and two granddaughters, Autumn Bayer and Evelyn Dandurand.

Memorials may be made to Harbor House or Aunt Martha’s.

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Carolyn Carroll

Sat, 01 Dec 2018 18:06:00 GMT

Visitation will be held on Friday, Dec. 7, from 9 a.m. until the 10 a.m. funeral Mass at St. Patrick Church in Momence. Burial will be at St. Patrick Catholic Cemetery in Momence.

Carolyn was born on March 16, 1941, in Momence, the daughter of Henry and Theresa Scorch Carroll.

She is survived by one sister; Eunice Mansberger of Grant Park, IL. Three nephews; Clyde Mansberger, Jr., of Grant Park, IL, Steven Mansberger of Grant Park, IL, and Kevin and Vicki Mansberger of Bourbonnais, IL. One niece; Connie and John Konisky of Tampa, FL. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents and five sisters.

She was a retired Jr. High school teacher from the Kankakee School District for over thirty years. She was a member of the St. Joseph Catholic Church in Bradley. She enjoyed going to operas, plays, and musicals in Chicago.

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Logan Marcotte

Sat, 01 Dec 2018 00:51:00 GMT

Visitation will be held from 4-8 p.m. Monday, Dec. 10, 2018, at Clancy-Gernon Funeral Home in Bourbonnais. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, December 11, 2018, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Bradley. Burial will follow at All Saints Cemetery in Bourbonnais.

Logan was born November 16, 1992, in Kankakee, the son of Andre and Melissa (Berg) Marcotte. He was a 2014 graduate of Bradley Bourbonnais Community High School/Camelot. He was a 1st degree Knight of Columbus-Council 14251. He was a member of the National MPS Society. Logan loved music, Barney, and food, especially if it was off someone else’s plate.

He was a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Bradley. Logan was full of life and his smile and laugh could light up any room. He never knew a stranger and considered everyone he met a friend.

Surviving are his parents, Andre and Melissa Marcotte of Bradley; two brothers, Lucas Marcotte and Nathan Marcotte both of Bradley; his Mim, Mary Marcotte of Bourbonnais; many beloved aunts, uncles, and cousins; and special friends, Katie, Mallory, and N’Tricia. Logan is preceded in death by his grandma and papa, Marilyn and Ed Berg, and his Pip, Ralph “Red” Marcotte.

Memorials may be made to the family wishes.

The family would like to express their heartfelt gratitude to the nurses and staff of Hospice of Kankakee Valley for the loving care they provided to Logan.

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Carol Rundlett

Tue, 27 Nov 2018 03:40:00 GMT

Visitation will be held from 4- 8 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 29, 2018 at Clancy-Gernon Funeral Home in Bourbonnais. A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, Nov. 30, 2018, also at the funeral home. Interment will follow at Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery and Mausoleums in Calument City.

Carol was born April 15, 1944 in Chicago, the daughter of Joseph & Amelia Solecki Jewell. Carol married Eldreth Rundlett on December 1, 1984 in Chicago. He preceded her in death on December 17, 1996.

Carol worked as an EKG Technician at Oak Forest Hospital. She enjoyed dancing and going to the casino boats. Carol enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren.

Surviving are two sons and one daughter-in-law, Brian Rundlett of Bradley and Darren & Sabrina Rundlett of Mansfield, TX; one daughter, Christine Cates of Bradley; seven grandchildren, Michael Ganz, Jessica Ganz, Taylor Rundlett, Brian Rundlett, Emily Rundlett, Joseph Rundlett, and Lili Nunez; one great-grandchild, Kennedy Mae Love; and one brother, James Jewell & Linda Lawton of NC. In addition to her husband, Carol is preceded in death by her parents.

Memorials may be made to the Lewy Body Dementia Association .

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Anthony Baratta

Sun, 04 Nov 2018 21:52:00 GMT

Cremation rites have been accorded. A memorial Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, November 28, 2018, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Bradley. Inurnment will be at All Saints Cemetery in Bourbonnais.

He was born September 19, 1923, in Kankakee, the son of Philip & Vincenza (Randazzo) Baratta. Anthony married Madeline Passentino on July 9, 1950 at St. Rose Catholic Church in Kankakee. She preceded him in death on February 9, 1996.

Anthony retired from Automatic Electric in Northlake. He had also worked at Bradley Roper.

Anthony was a veteran of the United States Army, having served during WW II in both France and Germany. He was awarded the Bronze Star.

Anthony was a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Bradley, were he was also a member of the Holy Name Society.

Surviving are three sons Philip Baratta of Phoenix, AZ, Steven Baratta (Dora Kroese) of Macfarlan, WV, and Alan Baratta of Gilbert, AZ; and two grandchildren, Alma Baratta and Alysha Baratta. In addition to his wife, Madeline Baratta, Anthony is preceded in death by his parents; one daughter, Vicki Berger; and several brothers and sisters.

Memorials may be made to the Illinois Veterans Home at Manteno . Arrangements by Clancy-Gernon Funeral Home in Bourbonnais.

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Dwyer Benoit

Wed, 31 Oct 2018 20:49:00 GMT

Visitation was on Monday, November 5, 2018, followed by the funeral service at Schreffler Funeral Home in Kankakee. Burial followed at Mount Calvary Cemetery in Kankakee. Deacon Greg Clodi officiated the service.

Dwyer was born on October 3, 1919 in Manteno, the son of Arthur and Maude McGown Benoit.

Dwyer retired from Henkel Corporation in 1985 after 33 years of service. He was also a decorated World War II Veteran with a Purple Heart. He loved bowling, fishing, gardening and reading; but Dwyer was his happiest when he was surrounded by his family.

Surviving are his children Betty and Jerry Powers of Bourbonnais, Hazel and Dearwood Baskerville of Braidwood, Michael and Elizabeth Benoit of Bradley, Christine and Glenn Piggush of Chebanse and Duane Benoit of Bradley; his step-children Carol (Romeo) LaBeau of Chebanse, Lola (Tom) Schafer of Bonfield, Raymond (LaRae) Gullquist of Bourbonnais and (Vickie) Gullquist of Clifton; nine grandchildren and thirteen great-grandchildren; his brother and sister-in-law Thomas and Pat Benoit of Bradley; and his sister Mary Burns of Chicago.

He was preceded in death by his parents, a step-son, Larry Gullquist, five brothers, two sisters, his first wife and mother of his children LaVerne Lawless in 1961, his second wife Mary Gullquist in 1991, and his beloved son Paul Benoit who passed away in 1976.

Memorials may be made to the family wishes.

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Harry Martin

Tue, 23 Oct 2018 17:20:00 GMT

Cremation rites have been accorded. A memorial visitation will be held from 2- 5 p.m. Sunday, November 4, 2018, at Clancy-Gernon Funeral Home in Bourbonnais. A memorial Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, November 5, 2018, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Bradley. Inurnment will follow at All Saints Cemetery in Bourbonnais.

Harry was born May 14, 1927 in Bradley, the son of Ovide L. & Verena (Allgaier) Martin. Harry married the love of his life, Mary Streeter, on November 17, 1951 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Bradley. She preceded him in death on May 31, 2018.

He worked for his father’s company, O.L. Martin and Sons, before starting Homer & Harry Martin Construction with his twin brother. He was a member of the Kankakee Elks, the Loyal Order of Moose in Bradley and the Carpenters Union Local 496, where he served as trustee on the board. He was an avid golfer who had many holes in one and continued to shoot his age into his 80’s. We are all grateful he has joined Mary in heaven.

Harry was a veteran of the United States Army, having served during the Korean Conflict.

He was a parishioner of St. Martin of Tours Catholic Church in Kankakee.

Surviving are three sons and three daughters-in-law, Jeffrey & Mary Martin of Kankakee, Kim & Denise Martin of Champaign, and Andrew & Lise Martin of Lake Bluff; three daughters and three sons-in-law, Lynn & Paul Houser of Lemont, Elizabeth & Benoit Collard of Okemos, MI, and Carol & John Zeng of Naperville; 19 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren; and his brother and sister-in-law, Homer & Mary Martin. In addition to his wife, Mary Martin, Harry is preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Arthur Martin and Robert Martin; and three sisters, Dorothy Byrne, Leola Glassford, and Betty Martin.

Memorials may be made to Alzheimer's Association .

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Richard Dionne

Fri, 19 Oct 2018 17:53:00 GMT

A celebration of Dick’s life will be Saturday, October 27, 2018, at St. Joseph Church in Bradley. Visitation will be from 10:00am -11:00am, with the service to follow at 11:00am. Officiating will be Deacon Greg Clodi.

Dick was born August 4, 1951, in Kankakee, IL to Paul and Donna Wright Dionne. His career path was with CSL Behring, as an operator. He retired from CSL and while working there he met the love of his life, Sharon. They were together 34 years, married 26 years ago on July 25, 1992, at the home of his parents in Bradley, IL.

Richard was a devoted family man and an avid golfer. Golfing was often a family affair; father, mother, siblings, nieces and nephews, daughter and grandchildren could often be found golfing together. Richard’s wish was to be at home surrounded by family during his last days. Those days were filled with conversations, reminiscing, laughter and tears. He will always be loved and missed by his family and all who knew him.

Surviving are his wife, Sharon, his mother Donna Dionne of Bradley. A daughter, Wendy Gingell of Chicago, IL. A sister; Paula Dionne of Bradley, A brother and sister in law; Rex and Connie Dionne of Herscher, IL. 2 grandchildren; Kimberly Gingell and Ethan Gingell. Two niece’s; Kalee and Jonathon Pair, Hollye Dionne. Nephews; Jasen and Aimee Dionne and Tobey Dionne. Also, great nephew; Conner Dionne and great niece; Abigail Dionne. Also surviving are Aunt’s; Valeria Wright Hunt of Gibson City, IL, Ann Dionne Wright of Fort Collins, Co. Dorothy Dionne Mason of Stockbridge, WI and an Uncle; Mike Vandenhout of Bradley, IL. and many cousins and wonderful friends. Dick is proceeded in death by his father, a brother, Doug Dionne and a cousin, Dan Dionne.

In lieu of flowers, please give donations to Presence St. Mary’s Hospital Rehab Center in memorial of Dick Dionne.

Jensen Funeral Home is handling the arrangements. Cremation rites were accorded.

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Lee Guimond

Sat, 13 Oct 2018 20:32:00 GMT

Visitation will be held from 4- 8 p.m. Friday, October 19, 2018, at Clancy-Gernon Funeral Home in Bourbonnais. A funeral mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday, October 20, 2018, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Bradley. Rev. Anthony Nugent will officiate the service. Burial will follow at All Saints Cemetery in Bourbonnais.

Lee was born January 21, 1940, in Kankakee, the son of Armand & Sylvia (Denoyer) Guimond. Lee married Donna M. Taggart on January 14, 1967, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Bradley. She preceded him in death on December 17, 2013.

He was a 1958 graduate of St. Patrick Central High School. He was a retired employee of Tousignant Inc. in Kankakee. Lee had also been employed by Plant-Kerger & Company and Big R in Watseka. He enjoyed golfing and socializing at Tiny Tap.

Surviving are one son and daughter-in-law, Andrew “Andy” & Melissa Guimond of Watseka; one daughter and son-in-law, Maribeth & Christopher Lundquist of Queen Creek, AZ; two grandchildren, Maggie Guimond and Ben Guimond; one sister and brother-in-law, Linda & Bill Sikora of Plainfield; and one brother, Mark Guimond of Kankakee. In addition to his wife, Donna M. Guimond, Lee is preceded in death by his parents and two sisters, Gwynth Lamb and Sharon Blewett.

Memorials may be made to Watseka Warrior Athletic Booster Club.

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Albert Belisle

Sun, 07 Oct 2018 15:19:00 GMT

Visitation will be held from 4-8 p.m. Wednesday, October 10, 2018, at Clancy-Gernon Funeral Home in Bourbonnais. A funeral Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, October 11, 2018, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Bradley. Cremation rites will be accorded following the service. Private family inurnment will be held at All Saints Cemetery in Bourbonnais.

Albert was born June 28, 1943 in Kankakee, the son of Fred Belisle & Rachel Wall. Albert married Sharon Lanoue on July 1, 1961 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Bradley.

He graduated from Kankakee High School in 1962. He owned and operated 3 local Amoco gas stations for 25 years. He also owned Al’s Automotive and Speedy Bee Muffler for 12 years. He retired from St. Martin of Tours Catholic Church after 10 years of service.

Albert loved to go on fishing trips with the men of his family, and also fishing with the rest of his family, especially his grandchildren. Albert was a fan of the Chicago Cubs, Notre Dame football, Bishop McNamara football, and was a huge Chicago Bears fan. He enjoyed working in his yard. Albert was very involved with his family members passions and hobbies.

Surviving are his wife, Sharon Belisle of Bradley; two sons and two daughters-in-law, Keith & Julie Belisle of Morgan Hill, CA and Kurt & Stacey Belisle of Manteno; two daughters and two sons-in-law, Dalonda & Randy Hurst of Kankakee and Kayla & Jeff Schultz of Aroma Park; 17 grandchildren, Erika (Mike) Dalton, Ashley (Jonathon) Copeland, Cassandra Hurst, Jake Paquette, Mike Paquette, Gabe Paquette, Elizabeth Paquette, Brendan Paquette, Kristen Lively, and Taylor Vidrine, Josh (Ava) Belisle, Jeremy Belisle, Justin Belisle, Kathleen Belisle, Kimberly Belisle, Madison Belisle, Siena Belisle; and six great-grandchildren. Albert was preceded in death by his father, Fred Belisle; his mother and step-father, Rachel & Harold Wisnowski; and his sister, Nancy Gonzalez.

Memorials may be made to Bishop McNamara Football

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Theresa DuBois Martin

Tue, 04 Sep 2018 17:15:00 GMT

Visitation will be held from 2- 6 p.m. Sunday, September 9, 2018, at Clancy-Gernon Funeral Home in Bourbonnais. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Monday, September 10, 2018, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Bradley. Burial will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery in Kankakee.

Theresa was born August 29, 1929 in Kankakee, the daughter of Joseph & Martha (Rhode) Grill. Theresa married Adelore “Andy” DuBois on September 2, 1948. He preceded her in death on May 29, 1971. Theresa married Leonard “Shakey” Martin on July 20, 1984, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Bradley. He preceded her in death on June 10, 2007.

Theresa was a homemaker. She was an avid Chicago Cubs and Chicago Bulls Fan. She volunteered at Presence St. Mary’s Hospital in Kankakee. Theresa was a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Bradley.

Surviving are two sons and two daughters-in-law, Greg & Camille DuBois of Scottsdale, AZ and Thomas & Kim DuBois of Spring Grove; one daughter and son-in-law, Mary & Randy Blanchette of Monticello, IN; five step-daughters- and sons-in-law, Emily Sue & Christopher Clott of Chicago, Deborah & Andrew Bissonnette if Horicon, WI, Michelle & Donald Tobin of Houston, TX, Jennifer & Michael Broadway of Marquette, MI, and Lisa & Norman Styck of Grand Haven, MI; twenty-on grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and one brother and sister-in-law, Albert & Vera Gill of Atlanta, GA. In addition to her husbands, Theresa is preceded in death by one daughter, Jacqueline DuBois; one son, James DuBois; her parents; and two brothers, Barney Grill & Joseph Grill.

Memorials may be made to Hospice of Kankakee Valley or Presence Heritage Village.

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Dale Milton

Fri, 17 Aug 2018 21:17:00 GMT

Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, August 21, 2018, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Bradley. Rev. Tony Nugent will celebrate the Mass. Visitation will be held 4:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Monday, August 20, 2018 at Clancy-Gernon Funeral Home in Bourbonnais. Interment will follow at Blooms Grove Cemetery in Rockville Township.

Dale was born July 5, 1928 in Manteno, the son of Ellsworth & Valeda Schreffler Milton. He married Bonnie Burnam Nugent on October 7, 1987 in Phoenix, AZ.

He was the owner of Milton Motors. He loved to work, was an avid car collector, and was passionate about keeping his property manicured. Dale was a member of the Bradley Lions Club and Shriners International.

Surviving are his wife, Bonnie Milton of Manteno; one son, Richard Milton of Bradley; one daughter, Barb Milton of Las Cruses, NM; one step-son, Jay Nugent of Manteno; four step-daughters, Regina & Dave Marcotte of Manteno, Gerise & Joe Martinez of Manteno, Amy & Terry Steen of Manteno, and Linda & Kurt Weigt of Manteno; three brothers and four sisters-in-law, Wendell & Pat Milton of Manteno, Wayne & Phyllis Milton of Wilmington, Bob & Sandy Milton of Kankakee, and Sue Milton of Manteno; 18 grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren.

He is preceded in death by his parents; one daughter, Linda Johnson; one brother, Sherman “Kelly” Milton, and one sister, Fostine Dahn Schwark.

Memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association , Hospice of Kankakee Valley , or Shriners Children’s Hospital .

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Rose Stefanich

Fri, 10 Aug 2018 00:19:00 GMT

The visitation will be 8:30 a.m. to 10:45 a.m., Thursday, August 16, 2018, at Schreffler Funeral Home, Bourbonnais Chapel. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, August 16, 2018, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Bradley, IL and Father Tony Nugent will officiate. Burial will follow at All Saints Cemetery, Bourbonnais, IL

Rose was born May 18, 1928 in Chicago to Joseph A. and Elizabeth (Citera) Scaglione. Rose married Joseph A. Stefanich and he died November 30, 2009. She has been a resident of Kankakee County since 1951. Rose was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church and a past Lady League member. She was a volunteer for church funerals, festivals, the V.F.W and the Daughters of Isabella. Rose enjoyed crocheting, cooking, baking and gardening.

She is survived by her 2 sons and a daughter-in-law; Mathew (Lyla) Stefanich of Bourbonnais and Mark Stefanich of Bradley. Also surviving are 2 grandchildren; Jason and Jacob, nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews.

Rose was preceded in death by her parents, husband, a daughter-in-law, Claudia, 2 sisters; Grace Miorca and Virginia LaRocca and 3 brothers, Charles Ross, Paul Ross and Joe Scaglione. Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association and the American Diabetes Association.

Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association or the American Diabetes Association .

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Glenna Benoit

Wed, 25 Jul 2018 21:30:00 GMT

Visitation will be held 5-8 p.m. on Tuesday, July 31, 2018, at Clancy-Gernon Funeral Home in Bourbonnais. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Wednesday, August 1, 2018, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Bradley. Interment will follow at All Saints Cemetery in Bourbonnais.

Glenna was born January 28, 1919, of Peter & Olive Hathaway Kolwelter. She married Paul G. Benoit. He preceded her in death.

Surviving are two daughters, Judy & Bob Sunko of Darien, CT, and Jane Cahan of Villa Grove; one son & two daughters-in-law, David & Mary Benoit of Phoenix, AZ, and Jan Benoit of Freeport; her grandchildren, Christopher Benoit, Tracy & Tom Koerner, Chelsea Benoit & Eric Piwcewicz, Todd & Victoria Sunko, Wade & Alessandra Sunko, Jennifer & Chris Boughey, Jeffrey & Angie Benoit, Rebecca & Brian Olson, Chad & Tamie Rolph; and 16 great-grandchildren.

Glenna led a very active life raising her family of five, volunteering in the community, and serving on many committees. She and Paul instilled in their young family a love for travel. They drove thousands of miles across the U.S. and Canada, visiting relatives in the 1950’s and 1960’s. Later, she and Paul developed a love for camping throughout the U.S. and with the Kankakee Valley Wanderers. She loved swimming, boating, and water skiing with the family.

Her volunteer endeavors included den mother for the Cub Scouts. She volunteered at the St. Joseph School library and served at various times as the president of the St. Anne Sodality of St. Joseph Catholic Church. She was a member and officer of the Daughters of Isabella of St. Joseph Church and also a member and president of the Bradley Bourbonnais Seniors. She was a trip chairman for the organization for years.

She was also an excellent seamstress. She and Paul loved dancing. At the age of 81, she fulfilled a life long dream of taking tap dancing lessons. Glenna performed for years with the Merry Music Makers in the Spice of Life talent show held in Bradley. She was also the director of the group for many years. The group continued to entertain in nursing homes through her 80’s in the Kankakee County area. In her early 90’s, she sang with Pete Henrissey’s group in nursing homes.

Glenna remained an active member of the Gleaner Life Insurance Society throughout her life. She was a member of the “Early Bird Senior Swimmers” for many years at BBCHS until the age of 92. She was an active member of the Moose organization and a member of the BB Historical Society. She kept her mind active by doing word search books and playing Bingo.

In addition to her husband, she is preceded in death by her parents; one son, Harold Benoit; one daughter, Janet Benoit; three brothers, Randall Kolwelter, Robert Kolwelter, and Jim Kolwelter.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Bishop McNamara Catholic School (Bradley site).

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Angeline Potrzebski

Fri, 20 Jul 2018 23:11:00 GMT

Visitation will be held 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Thursday, July 26, 2018, at Clancy-Gernon Funeral Home in Bourbonnais. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. Friday, July 27, 2018, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Bradley. Rev. Tony Nugent will celebrate the Mass. Interment will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery in Kankakee.

She was born June 16, 1924 in Kankakee the daughter of Pete & Christina Zangara Serve. She married Theodore Potrzebski on May 26, 1943 at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Kankakee. He preceded her in death August 21, 2002.

She was a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Bradley. Angeline was a homemaker.
Surviving are one son and daughter-in-law, Theodore Jr. & Kathy Potrzebski of Bradley; one daughter and son-in-law, Sharon & James Mendell of Kankakee; three grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and one sister, Jenny Schmidt of Manteno.

In addition to her husband, she is preceded in death by her parents; six sisters; one brother; one grandchild, Malinda; and one great-grandchild, Joshua.

Memorials may be made to St. Joseph Catholic Church in Bradley.

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Nancy Kawanna

Sat, 07 Jul 2018 18:41:00 GMT

Nancy M. Kawanna, age 61, of Bourbonnais passed away Saturday, July 7, 2018, at Presence Our Lady of Victory Nursing Home in Bourbonnais. She was born January 24, 1957 in Chicago, the daughter of Charles & Sylvia Flisiak Liebherr. Nancy received her Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration in 1978 from Chicago State University. She worked as an Advertising Director at Goodheart-Willcox Textbook Publishing in South Holland. Nancy enjoyed reading, listening to music, and loved her dogs. She loved spending time with her family. Surviving are one daughter and son-in-law, Kristi & Tyler Havener of St. Charles; and mother-in-law and father-in-law, Sandi & Ron Kawanna of Manteno. Nancy is preceded in death by her parents. Cremation rites have been accorded. A memorial visitation will be held from 10 a.m. until the noon memorial service on Friday, July 13, 2018, at Clancy-Gernon Funeral Home in Bourbonnais. Memorials may be made to the Bourbonnais Terrace. http://www.clancygernon.com/obituaries/Nancy-Kawanna/#!/Obituary

Doris Kanapackis

Tue, 03 Jul 2018 21:11:00 GMT

Visitation will be held 9:00 a.m. until 10:45 a.m. Tuesday, July 10, 2018 at Clancy-Gernon Funeral Home in Bourbonnais. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, July 10, 2018 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Bradley. Interment will follow at All Saints Cemetery in Bourbonnais.

She was born June 14, 1937 in Chicago, the daughter of Frank & Bessie Osborn Mahler. She married Bruno X. Kanapackis on September 24, 1960 in Chicago. He preceded her in death on July 5, 2011. She was a homemaker. Doris enjoyed traveling and gong to the casino.

In addition to her husband, she is preceded in death by her parents and one son, Jeff. Surviving are one son and two daughters-in-law, Andrew & Heather Kanapackis of Oak Forest and Gail Kanapackis of Bourbonnais; one daughter and son-in-law, Karen & Tom Potoski of Bourbonnais; seven grandchildren, Christopher (Heather), Justin, Adam, Thomas, Tyler, Michael, and Delaney; and one great-granddaughter, Fiona.

Memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association .

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Joyce Lowery

Tue, 26 Jun 2018 14:55:00 GMT

Visitation will be held from 2-6 p.m. on Sunday, July 1, 2018, at Clancy-Gernon Funeral Home in Bourbonnais. A funeral mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. on Monday, July 2, 2018, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Bradley. Burial will follow at Mound Grove Gardens in Kankakee.

Joyce was born April 17, 1939 in Kankakee, the daughter of Homer & Adeline Prochaska Joubert. She retired from General Foods in Kankakee where she worked as a payroll specialist. She was a member of the Women of the Moose and the Bradley- Bourbonnais Senior Club. Joyce was a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Bradley.

Surviving are two daughters and one son-in-law, Crystal & Tim Young of West Allis, WI and Michelle Still of Little Rock, AR; three grandchildren, David (Amy) Walker of WI, Joseph Walker of WI, and Katelyn Still of Benton, AR; three great-grandchildren, Leyla Walker, Gracie Walker, and Olivia Walker; and her fiance, Orvan St. Aubin. Joyce is preceded in death by her parents; her brother, Gerard Joubert; and her sister, Judith “Judy” Joubert.

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Bernard “Buck” LaMontagne

Wed, 13 Jun 2018 17:20:00 GMT

Cremation Rites have been accorded. A memorial visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. until the 11:00 a.m. memorial Mass on Saturday, June 30, 2018, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Bradley.

Buck was born August 3, 1930, in Kankakee, the son of Bernard L. & Anna E. Pechauer LaMontagne.

He was a groundskeeper at Kankakee Valley Park District and later at Lewis University until his retirement. Buck was a member of the 1950’s National Championship Color Guard. He was a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Bradley.

Surviving are one son, Kevin LaMontagne of Bradley; one daughter, Karen Harris of Bradley; four grandchildren, Nick Smith of Kankakee, Jesse (Kristy) Smith of Bourbonnais, Garrett Harris of Manhattan, and Allie Harris of Bradley; five great-grandchildren, Luke, Molly, Bentley, Nicholas, and Cashton.

Buck is preceded in death by his parents.

Memorials may be made to St. Joseph Catholic Church in Bradley.

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Vivian Langevin

Thu, 24 May 2018 17:24:00 GMT

Visitation will be held from 9:30 a.m. until the 11:00 a.m. funeral Mass on Tuesday, May 29, 2018, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Beaverville. Her grandson, Rev. Dominic Langevin, O.P. will celebrate the Mass. Interment will follow at St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery in Beaverville.

Vivian was born July 7, 1926 in Beaverville, the daughter of Paul & Ida Curby Lambert. On January 31, 1948, Vivian married George J. Langevin in Beaverville. He preceded her in death on August 23, 1992.

She had been a secretary at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Kankakee. Vivian was also a homemaker. She enjoyed golfing, playing bridge, and wintering in Bradenton, Florida.
Vivian was a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Bradley.

Surviving are four sons, David & Kathy Langevin of Palos Park, Gary & Tricia Langevin of Bourbonnais, Steve & Sharon Langevin of Bourbonnais, and Alan Langevin & Ron Bacon of Toledo, OH; one daughter, Diane Langevin Keller of Decatur; 15 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; one sister, Sr. Myra Lambert S.S.C.M. of Batavia; three brothers, Leonard Lambert of Bradley, Paul Lambert Jr. of Texas, Francis & Martha Lambert of Martinton; and three sisters-in-law, Rosemary Lambert of Orland Park, Anita Lambert of Beaverville, and Verletta Lambert of Bradley. In addition to her husband, she is preceded in death by six brothers, Vernon, Leland, Calvin, Roy, Donald, and August; and two sisters, Corrine and Pauline.

Memorials may be made to the Servants of the Holy Heart of Mary.

Arrangements by Clancy-Gernon Funeral Home in Bourbonnais.

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Lowell Mobbs

Thu, 17 May 2018 14:56:00 GMT

Visitation will be held from 4- 8 p.m. Friday, May 25, 2018, at Clancy-Gernon Funeral Home in Bourbonnais. There will be a Masonic Service at 7 p.m. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 9 a.m. Saturday, May 26, 2018, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Bradley. Burial will follow at St. Anne Catholic Cemetery in St. Anne.

Red was born July 24, 1937 in Ethridge, TN, the son of Willie & Nannie Rigsby Mobbs. He married Betty Mann Russell on July 28, 1963 in Park Forest. She preceded him in death on Feb. 4, 2013. He retired from General Foods and Federal Express. He was a past master at the local Kankakee Mason Lodge and veteran of the United States Navy. Red loved traveling with his wife. He liked to visit thrift shops for antiques; he enjoyed cooking, and collecting knives.

In 2015, Red was fully initiated into the Catholic Church at the age of 78 after taking part in the RCIA process at St. Joseph Parish in Bradley where he was a member.

Surviving are three sons and two daughters-in-law, Lance & Sammie Mobbs of Bradley, Craig & Sue Russell of Beaverville, and Steven Russell of Beaverville; seven grandchildren, Brian (Alecia) Ebersole of Sydney, Australia, Mandy (Scott) Vent of Momence, Justin (Tara) Russell of Manhattan, Cheyenne (Nick) Bess of Norfolk, VA, and Brandon (Katie) Russell of St. Anne, Brent Russell of Sugar Hill, GA, and Nikki (Sean) Ziemann of Sugar Hill, GA; and sixteen great-grandchildren, Devin, Lucas, Breanna, Alexandra, Penn, Claire, Madden, Bentley, Brax, Braylan, Adeline, Harper, Jaden, Tyler, Mikayla, and Brooke. In addition to his wife, Betty Jean Mobbs, Red is preceded in death by his parents; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Hartley& Dorine Mann; and two brothers and two sisters-in-law, Randolf & Frances Mobbs and William & Mabelinne Mobbs.

Memorials may be made to Hospice of Kankakee Valley .

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William Palmateer

Tue, 15 May 2018 19:28:00 GMT

Visitation will be held from 1- 5 p.m. Sunday, May 20, 2018, at Clancy-Gernon Funeral Home in Bourbonnais. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Monday, May 21, 2018, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Bradley. Father Michael Powell will celebrate the Mass. Cremation rites will be accorded following the services. Burial will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday, May 22, 2018, at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery in Elwood.

Bill was born August 1, 1941, in Kankakee, the son of Frederick & Dorothy Balegno Palmateer. He married Nancy Massey on April 28, 2001, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Bradley.

Bill retired from Armstrong World Industries on August 1, 2001, after working there for many years. He enjoyed golfing, bowling, dancing and woodworking. Bill loved to go fishing and camping. He enjoyed playing cards with his card club and playing horseshoes.

Bill was a veteran of the United States Navy, having served on the USS Halsey Powell. He was a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Bradley.

Surviving are his wife, Nancy Palmateer of Bradley; four daughters and two sons-in-law, Linda & Michael Partyka-Johnson of CO, Christina Earley of CA, Jennifer & Ron Thornton of Bradley, and Christine Rogers of Bourbonnais; six grandchildren, Andrea, Brittni, Jordan, Tyler, Kody, and Kory; two great-grandchildren, Athena and Alexis; and two brothers and two sisters-in-law, Bruce & Melody Palmateer of Chebanse and Michael & Val Palmateer of Manteno. Bill is preceded in death by his parents and one aunt, Lu.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the family wishes.

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Lorraine Frazier

Mon, 23 Apr 2018 16:59:00 GMT

A Memorial Service is scheduled at 12:00 p.m. on Friday, May 4, 2018, at St. Joseph Church Bradley, Ill. Sr. Denise Glazik will lead the service.

Please check back as more information is expected to become available, including Ms. Frazier’s obituary.

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Pauline Hebert

Thu, 19 Apr 2018 16:13:00 GMT

Visitation will be from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday, April 24, 2018, at Clancy-Gernon-Hertz Funeral Home, Kankakee. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Wednesday, April 25, 2018, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Bradley. Burial will follow in Mount Calvary Cemetery, Kankakee.

Pauline was born on May 22, 1927, in Kankakee, the daughter of Joseph and Angela (Mangino) Bonomo. Pauline married Camille V. “Cam” Hebert on June 20, 1948 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Kankakee. He preceded her in death on April 20, 2013.

She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Bradley and liked to travel and enjoyed reading and bowling.

Surviving are two sons, Don Hebert, of Kankakee, Dan (Teresa) Hebert, of Bradley; two daughters, Judy (Randy) Timms, of Tulsa, Okla., and Janet Hafke, of Tigard, Ore.; four grandchildren, Jaime (James) Johnson, Chad Hebert, Meagan (Mike) Sizemore and Casey Maass; and six great-grandchildren.

In addition to her husband, Pauline was preceded in death by her parents; one brother, Frank Bonomo; two sisters, Sue Soucie and Mary Cowsert; and a son-in-law, Dennis Hafke.

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Jerome Pyzdrowski

Sun, 08 Apr 2018 21:51:00 GMT

Visitation will be held from 5- 8 p.m. Thursday, April 12, 2018, at Clancy-Gernon Funeral Home in Bourbonnais. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Friday, April 13, 2018, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Bradley. Rev. Anthony Nugent will celebrate the Mass. Burial will be at Mount Calvary Cemetery in Kankakee.

Jerry was born October 23, 1941 in Kankakee, the son of Louis & Doloris Garreau Pyzdrowski. Jerry married Linda Meents on March 14, 1981, at Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church in Ashkum.

Jerry was the former owner of Louie’s Plumbing & Heating. He was a Union Pipefitter. He enjoyed fishing, bowling, and playing cards. Jerry was a member of the Catholic Order of Foresters and a former member of the Moose. He was a veteran of the United States Army, having served in Korea.

Surviving are his wife, Lynda Pyzdrowski of Ashkum; two sons, Jason & Crystal Pyzdrowski of Bradley and Justin Pyzdrowski & Veronica Henry of Ashkum; two daughters, Lynn Pyzdrowski & Orlando Gomez of Gilman and Laura & Kasey Emling of Herscher; eight grandchildren; and one brother, James Pyzdrowski of Denver City, TX. Preceding him in death are his parents; one sister, Shirley Themer; and one brother, Richard Pyzdrowski.

Memorials may be made to the family wishes.

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Mark Hanold

Sun, 01 Apr 2018 21:45:00 GMT

Cremation rites have been accorded. A private memorial Mass will be celebrated at a later date. Inurnment will be at All Saints Mausoleum in Bourbonnais. Arrangements are being made by Clancy-Gernon Funeral Home in Bourbonnais.

Mark was born February 2, 1921, in Stambaugh, MI, the son of Gust & Adella Farrell Hanold. He married Margie M. Friend on March 23, 1946, at St. Agnus Church in Iron River, MI. She preceded him in death on December 28, 2009.

Mark retired from A.O. Smith Company in Kankakee, where he worked as a Former Plant Manager & Director of Operations from 1946-1982. He was a member of the YMCA, Chamber of Commerce, and VFW. Mark was a veteran of the United States Army, serving during WWII in the European Theater. He was a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Bradley.

Surviving are three sons and two daughters-in-law, Rick Hanold of Bourbonnais, Peter W. & Vicki Hanold of Portage, MI, and Greg & Patti Hanold of Batesville, MS; two daughters and one son-in-law, Mary Ellen Harvell of Kankakee and Kathleen & Gary Watland of Ft. Wayne, IN; thirteen grandchildren; and twenty great-grandchildren. In addition to his wife, Margie Hanold, Mark is preceded in death by his parents; four brothers; and two sisters.

Memorials may be made to River Valley Animal Rescue

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Rita Hamann

Sun, 25 Mar 2018 23:47:00 GMT

Visitation will be held 9:00 a.m. until the 11:00 a.m. funeral service on Thursday, March 29, 2018, at Clancy-Gernon Funeral Home in Bourbonnais. Interment will follow at All Saints Cemetery in Bourbonnais.

Rita was born Sept. 2, 1924, in Kankakee. She married Vernon L. Hamann on Sept. 8, 1945, at St. Rose of Lima Church in Kankakee. He preceded her in death on March 24, 2010.

She retired from J.C. Penny Co. and had also worked for Bradley Roper. Rita enjoyed painting and doing yard work. She was a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Bradley.

Surviving are one daughter-in-law, Renee Hamann of Bourbonnais and two grandchildren, Donnie Life of Bourbonnais and Michelle Mecum of Delta, Colo.

In addition to her husband, she is preceded in death by her parents and one son, Lt. Stephen Hamann.

Memorials may be made to Hospice of Kankakee Valley .

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Helen Spenard

Mon, 12 Mar 2018 18:26:00 GMT

Helen Spenard of Paxton passed away March 12, 2018. Burial will be Mount Calvary Cemetery in Kankakee. Deacon Jerry Gregoire will officiate.

Fr. Ernie Norbeck

Wed, 07 Mar 2018 16:16:00 GMT

Ernest R. Norbeck was born on March 9, 1944, in Philadelphia to Melvin Philip Norbeck and Frances Leva Norbeck, and was baptized at the Church of the Ascension. He attended Roman Catholic High School and LaSalle College, both in Philadelphia, and later, Joliet Junior College. From December 1967 to July 1976, he served in submarine service for the United States Navy. Answering a call to priestly ministry, Ernest entered Sacred Heart School of Theology in Hales Corners, Wisconsin, where he completed his studies for the priesthood.

Following ordination to the priesthood on June 2, 1984, by Bishop Joseph L. Imesch at the Cathedral of St. Raymond, Father Norbeck was assigned to St. Dominic Parish in Bolingbrook. Subsequent assignments were at Visitation Parish in Elmhurst (1984); the Cathedral of St. Raymond (1989) and St. Joseph Parish in Bradley (1994).

In June of 1995, Father Norbeck was named pastor of St. Elizabeth Seton Parish in Naperville and in June of 2006, he became pastor of St. Mary of Gostyn in Downers Grove. Because of illness, Father Norbeck retired on June 24, 2015.

In addition to his pastoral assignments, Father Norbeck served on the Priests' Retirement Board, and on the Presbyteral Council as secretary and later as chair.

Father Norbeck is survived by his sisters, Jackie (Leland) Benner and Loretta Sepelvada, his brother Frank (Marie) Norbeck, his friend and colleague Rev. William Cullen, and he is preceded in death by his brother Carl Norbeck.

The body of Father Norbeck will lie in state at St. Elizabeth Seton Church (2220 Lisson Road, Naperville) on Monday, March 12th 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and Tuesday, March 13th 9:00 a.m. until 10:50 a.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Elizabeth Seton Church at 11:00 a.m. Following the Mass, the burial will take place at Resurrection Cemetery in Romeoville.

Arrangements are being made by Adams-Winterfield & Sullivan Funeral Home, Downers Grove.

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Paula Davis-Hodgkin

Sun, 04 Mar 2018 23:22:00 GMT

Paula Davis-Hodgkin passed away March 4, 2018. Memorial Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. March 24, 2018, at St. Joseph Church in Bradley. Fr. Tony Nugent will be officiating at the liturgy.

Josephine Kuntz

Sat, 03 Mar 2018 16:41:00 GMT

Visitation will be held from 4-7 p.m. on Wednesday, March 7, 2018, at Clancy-Gernon Funeral Home, Bourbonnais. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. on Thursday, March 8, 2018, at St. Joseph Church in Bradley. Entombment will follow at Mt. Calvary Mausoleum in Kankakee.

Josephine was born March 18, 1925 in Chicago, the daughter of Joseph & Virginia Chinski Tomaszewski. She married James L. Kuntz on June 22, 1946, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Bradley. He preceded her in death on August 15, 2001.

In 1990, Josephine retired from Mobile-Valspar after 33 years of service.

She was a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Bradley and belonged to the CCW. She was a member of Women of the Moose. Josephine enjoyed gardening, flowers, and decorating.
Josephine was a great mother and a wonderful grandmother.

Surviving are two sons and two daughters-in-law, Jerry & Therese Kuntz of St.Anne and Jeff & Sandy Kuntz of Plainfield; one daughter and son-in-law, Joni & Allen Davis of Wheaton; two brothers and one sister-in-law, Eugene & Sharon Tomazsewski of Ocala, FL and Steve Tomaszewski of Missouri; six grandchildren, Jamie Kuntz of Kankakee, Jason (Shannie) Kuntz of Homer Glen, Justin (Jill) Kuntz of Bourbonnais, Allen Davis of Wheaton, Neil Davis of Wheaton, and Kelsey Kuntz of Davenport, IA; and two great-grandchildren, Jacob Kuntz and Drew Kuntz.

In addition to her husband, she is preceded in death by her parents; one sister, Irene Coy; and two brothers, Stanley Tomaszewski and Ted Tomaszewski.

Memorials may be made to St. Joseph Catholic Church in Bradley.

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Margaret Strickland

Mon, 15 Jan 2018 00:23:00 GMT

Visitation will be held from 10 a.m. until the 11 a.m. funeral Mass on Friday, January 19, 2018, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Bradley. Rev. Anthony Nugent will celebrate the Mass. Burial will follow at Kankakee Memorial Gardens in Aroma Township.

Margaret was born April 22, 1921 in Chicago, the daughter of John & Genevive Paulin O’Rourke. She married Edward J. Strickland Jr. on June 29, 1940, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Bradley. He preceded her in death on January 16, 1995.

Margaret enjoyed bowling, sewing, and was very good at Bingo. She was a jack of all trades. Margaret enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren.

Margaret was a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Bradley.

Surviving are two daughters and one son-in-law, Betty & Jim Allison of Bradley and Jan Strickland of Lake Zurich; six grandchildren, George Strickland, Amanda Sterkenburg, Peggy Wilder, Angela Sands, Kelly Strickland, and Lindsey Strickland; nine great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. In addition to her husband, Edward Strickland, she is preceded in death by her parents; two sons, Ed Strickland and Bill Strickland; two sisters; and two brothers.

Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society .

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Donald Pierce

Mon, 15 Jan 2018 00:20:00 GMT

Visitation will be held from 4- 7 p.m. Wednesday, January 17, 2018, at Clancy-Gernon Funeral Home in Bourbonnais. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Thursday, January 18, 2018, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Bradley. Burial will follow at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery.

He was born January 29, 1938 in Chicago, the son of Edward & Beatrice Lewin Pierce. Don married Joan J. Webster at St. Patrick’s Church in Kankakee on August 5, 1961.

Don retired from Armour Pharmaceuticals, now CSL Behring. He was a member of the International Chemical Workers Union, serving as Secretary and Chief Steward of the union. Don served as Cub Scout Master for Bourbonnais Pack 324. He was a former election judge and a lifelong Democrat.

Don served in the United States Army Reserves, Army Corps of Engineers, for 21 years.

Don was very proud of his Irish heritage. He enjoyed traveling during his retirement, including visiting all the United States and Canada. He also traveled extensively in Europe.

Don was a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Bradley.

Don & Joan celebrated their 55th wedding anniversary in 2016 with a family trip to Yellowstone National Park.

He is survived by his wife, Joan Pierce of Bourbonnais, two sons and daughters-in-law, Terry & Becky Pierce of League City, Texas and Tim & Danielle Pierce of Bonfield; one daughter and son-in-law, Sheila & Pat Martin of Manteno; eight grandchildren, Marissa (Ronnie) VanDyck, Dr. Moira Martin, Cory Martin, Catherine Pierce, Maddie Pierce, Katelyn Pierce (Tony Nutall), Darian Pierce (Kyuss Allison), and Jordan Pierce; and one great-grandchild, Alaina Nutall. He is preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Mortimer Pierce and Robert Pierce.

Memorials may be made to the Presence St. Mary’s Cancer Center in Bourbonnais

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Charon Kinkade

Mon, 11 Dec 2017 17:21:00 GMT

Visitation will be held 4:00-8:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 14, 2017, at Clancy-Gernon Funeral Home in Bourbonnais. Visitation will also be held from 10:00 a.m. until the 11:00 a.m. funeral Mass on Friday, December 15, 2017, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Bradley. Entombment will follow at All Saints Mausoleum in Bourbonnais.

Charon was born March 1, 1937 in Kankakee, the daughter of Herbert & Leatha Bell Worthing Denoyer.
She married Paul Kinkade on October 3, 1992. He preceded her in death on September 3, 2004.

Charon retired from the Kankakee County Building and Zone Department. She was a former Miss Kankakee and Miss Fishing Derby. She was a member of the Residents Council at Our Lady of Victory. Charon enjoyed cooking, sewing, and crafting. She was a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Bradley.

Surviving are two sons and two daughters-in-law, Douglas & Susan Beaupre of Omro, WI and David O. & Diane Beaupre of St. Anne; two daughters and one son-in-law, Kim Beaupre of Centennial, CO and Karla & Darrell Arseneau of Kankakee; three step-sons, Mike (Bobbi) Kinkade of Kankakee, Steve (Tracy) Kinkade of Indianapolis, Indiana, and Jeff (Tami) Kinkade of Kankakee; three step-daughters, Paula (Mike) Hart of Danville, Debi (John) Schultz of Kankakee, and Patti (Greg) Pietraszewski of Bourbonnais; one brother and sister-in-law, Gary & Karen Denoyer of Bourbonnais; twenty seven grandchildren; and fourteen great-grandchildren. In addition to her husband, she is preceded in death by her parents; her first husband, Guy Beaupre; one daughter, Kelly Sue Beaupre; one sister, Joanne Sprimont; and one brother, Jerry Denoyer.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the family wishes.

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Lillian Krueger

Mon, 11 Dec 2017 17:17:00 GMT

Private family services will be held. Interment will be held at Mt. Calvary Cemetery in Kankakee.

Lillian was born October 18, 1918, in St. Anne, the daughter of Harris & Louise Senesac Poskin.

She married Harold Krueger in October of 1947. He preceded her in death November 28, 1988.

Lillian enjoyed doing her own yard work up until the age of 92. She was an avid quilter, loved cats, and enjoyed bowling. She was a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Bradley.

Surviving are one daughter and son-in-law, Barbara & Mark E. Ray of Bradley; two grandchildren, Anthony & Janie Ray of Bourbonnais and Adam Ray of Bradley; and one sister, Stella Richa of Bourbonnais.

In addition to her husband, Lillian is also preceded in death by her parents; and one brother, Raymond Poskin.

Memorials may be made in her name to the Kankakee County Humane Foundation.

Arrangements have been made by Clancy-Gernon Funeral Home, Bourbonnais.

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Robert McKenna

Thu, 07 Dec 2017 14:12:00 GMT

Robert C. McKenna, age 95, of Kankakee passed away Thursday, December 7, 2017 at the Illinois Veterans Home at Manteno.

Visitation will be held from 11 a.m. until the funeral Mass at noon on Tuesday, December 12, 2017, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Bradley. Rev. Dan Belanger will celebrate the Mass. Burial will follow at Mt. Calvary in Kankakee.

Robert was born May 1, 1922 in Indianapolis, Indiana, the son of Robert E. & Myrtle D. Clark McKenna. He married Laura E. Witheft on July 1, 1951 at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Kankakee. She preceded him in death on December 8, 2004.

He owned and operated McKenna Dental Lab. He retired as a Dental Technician after 60 years. He was a graduate of St. Patrick High School. Robert served as past president of the Illinois Dental Lab Association. He was a veteran of the United States Navy, serving during World War II. Robert was a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church.

Surviving are two daughters and sons-in-law, Patsy & Leslie Hayden of Kankakee and Mary & Jeffrey Krumwiede of Lexington; five grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and two sisters-in-law, Helen McKenna of Kankakee and Marian McKenna of Herscher. In addition to his wife, Laura McKenna, he is preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Clark McKenna and Jack McKenna.

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Robert Busteed

Mon, 13 Nov 2017 16:17:00 GMT

Cremation rites have been accorded. A memorial visitation will be from 9 a.m. Saturday until the 11 a.m. memorial Mass at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Bradley. Burial will take place at a later date in St. John Cemetery in Menasha, Wis.

Robert was born on Oct. 26, 1933, in Bloomington, Ind., the son of Dr. Robert C. and Ada Busteed. He married Joan Jape, in Menasha, Wis., on Aug. 27, 1960. He received his master’s degree from West Texas University and taught P.E. and coached at Fritz and Amarillo, Texas, Lostant, Ill., athletic director at Bradley-Bourbonnais Community High School, and P.E. coach and co-operative work training coordinator at Westview and Kankakee High School. Bob retired and continued to substitute at BBCHS and Kankakee High School until 2015.

He enjoyed golf, exercising, watching all sports on TV, especially his Dallas Cowboys, reading and working crossword puzzles, designing leather belts, hunting, fishing in Canada and playing euchre on Saturdays. He also enjoyed having morning coffee with his buddies every day.

Surviving are his wife of 57 years; daughter, Jamie Cagle, of Bradley; and son, Rob (Sharon) Busteed, of Fayetteville, Ark.; four grandchildren, Jacob, Alysa, Emma and Lawrence, of whom he was very proud and loved; several nieces and nephews; two brothers, Richard (Mary) Busteed, of Waukesha, Wis., and Wallace (Diana) Busteed, of Coldspring, Texas; and sister-in-law, Mary Siegel, of Menasha, Wis.

Preceding him in death were his parents; one brother, Phillip; one brother-in-law, Edward Siegel; and one sister-in-law, Beth.

Memorials may be made to St. Joseph Catholic Church or the wishes of the family.

Carol Decker

Fri, 10 Nov 2017 15:18:00 GMT

Visitation will be held 3:00-7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 14, 2017, at Clancy-Gernon Funeral Home in Bourbonnais. Funeral Mass will be celebrated 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, November 15, 2017, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Bradley. Interment will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery in Kankakee.

Carol was born September 30, 1936, in Beaverville, the daughter of Alex & Maybella Nourie Zdyb.

She married Wayne Decker on August 23, 1952, in Kankakee.

She had operated her own beauty shop and later took care of the bookkeeping at Decker Furniture.
Carol enjoyed going to Key West for winter and Door County in the summer. She loved spending time with her grandkids and great-grandkids, who lovingly called her, Geegee. She was a parishioner of St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Kankakee.

Surviving are her husband, Wayne Decker of Bourbonnais; two sons and one daughter-in-law, Mark Decker of Bradley and David & Donna Decker of Kankakee; one brother and sister-in-law, Rodney & Donna Pangle of Bourbonnais; three grandchildren, Tammy Decker, Sara Loring, and Brian Decker; and five great-grandchildren, Colin, Noah, Ben, Liam, and Lexi. She is also survived by a longtime friend, Kathy Understahl of Kankakee. She is preceded in death by her parents; one brother, Randy Pangle; and one infant brother, Jimmy Zdyb.

Memorials may be made to the family wishes.

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Mary Calvert

Wed, 01 Nov 2017 20:19:00 GMT

Visitation will be held from 3- 8 p.m. Sunday, November 5, 2017, at Clancy-Gernon Funeral Home at 295 Main St. NW., Bourbonnais. A funeral mass will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, November 6, 2017, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 211 N. Center Ave., Bradley. Burial will be at All Saints Cemetery.

Mary was born on July 4th, 1922 in Buckley, Illinois to Joseph and Florence Gleason. She was preceded in death by Mother and Father as well as her brothers and sisters; Francis Gleason, Catherine (Gleason) Tuttle, Reva (Gleason) Swanstrom, Loretta (Gleason) Golowski, and Jerry Gleason.

Mary, was wed to Stanley Stam (deceased) in 1947 and raised a family of seven Children: Sherrie (Don, deceased) Duncan, of Bradley; Stanley (Shirley) Stam, of Bourbonnais; Jerry (Karen) Stam, of St. Anne; Dr. Douglas (Dolores) Stam, of Bourbonnais; Jeanette Krutsinger, of Bradley; Jo Ellen (Rick) Riley, of Bradley; and Greg (Barb) Stam, of Schaumburg. Mary, was wed to Clarence Calvert (deceased) in 1987 and enjoyed spending time with the families of her four step-children: Gerald Calvert, of Rochester; Patrick Calvert, of Gilbertsville, PA; Ruth Smith, of Kankakee; and Deborah Longtin, of Bradley. She was blessed with 17 grandchildren and 26 great-grandchildren.

Mary was a lifelong caregiver. She graduated from St Joseph’s School of Nursing in Bloomington, IL, in 1943 with a degree in Nursing. Many people knew her as the longtime Director of Nursing at the Heritage House until she retired in 1989. Numerous people will tell stories about the great care that she provided to their parents.

During the 1970s and 1980s, Mary was an avid bowler and during this time, became the Illinois Women’s State Champion. Mary loved to play cards, especially euchre. She would play in local events multiple times a week and tell stories of how she would set her friends. During her quiet time, she would crochet some of the finest blankets you would ever see. She loved to travel and had some of the best times of her life in Las Vegas with Clarence. Mary had a wonderful sense of humor that she said she got from her father. She would spend hours laughing and having fun with her family and friends.

Mary truly had a life well lived.

Memorials may be made to the family wishes

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Joseph Gruber

Tue, 17 Oct 2017 17:21:00 GMT

Visitation will be held 4:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 20, 2017, at Clancy-Gernon Funeral Home in Bourbonnais. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2017, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Bradley. Rev. Tony Nugent will celebrate the Mass. Cremation Rites will be accorded following the services. Inurnment will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2017, at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery in Elwood.

Joseph was born October 5, 1936 in Chicago, the son of John & Margaret Murin Gruber. He married Marilyn Walsh on August 10, 1963 at St. Joseph Church in Springfield. Joseph retired from Bunge after 40 years of service. He has been a trustee on the Bradley Police Pension Board.

He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy. He was a parishioner at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Bradley, where he was a member of the parish council and also served as a past president.

Surviving are his wife, Marilyn Gruber of Bradley; three sons and daughters-in-law, Joe & Shannon Gruber of Brownsburg, IN, Dave & Andrea Gruber of Plainfield, and Michael & Annie Gruber of Evergreen Park; two daughters and sons-in-law, Anne & John Groth of Brownsburg, IN and Kathy & Rick Burgess of Indianapolis, IN; two brothers and sisters-in-law, John & Cynthia Gruber of Traverse City, MI and Bill & Suzanne Gruber of Naperville; Fifteen grandchildren, Jonathon, Zachery, Erica, and Drew Groth, Matt and Noah Wischnowski, Bella Burgess, Joey and Jenna Gruber, Mandy, Mia, and Emma Gruber, and Mary, Avery, and Michael Gruber. He is preceded in death by his parents.

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Esther Ortman

Thu, 07 Sep 2017 20:35:00 GMT

Visitation will be from 9:00 a.m. until the 11:00 a.m. funeral Mass on Monday, September 11, 2017, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Bradley. Burial will follow at Ashkum Catholic Cemetery in Ashkum.

Esther was born March 19, 1920 in Clifton, the daughter of Alfred and Gladys Williams Anderson. She married Robert Ortman on Aug. 22, 1945, and he preceded her in death on Aug. 27, 1945.

She is survived by one sister-in-law, Mardella Anderson; fourteen nieces and nephews, Arthur (Darlene) Peters of Lexington, SC, Carol (Mort) Goddard of Kankakee, Edward Peters of St. Anne, Michael (Thomas Beirne) Peters of Momence, Wanda (Roger) Jensen of Florissant, MO, James Anderson of Missouri, Linda (John) Gaines of Watseka, Cindy Anderson of Illinois, Carl Anderson, Debbie Draughan of Kentucky, Jennifer Peters Monroe of North Carolina, John (Carolyn) Ortman of Kankakee, Adele Meyer of Chebanse, and Carol Garrison of Conover, WI; and numerous great nieces and nephews.

In addition to her husband, she is preceded in death by her parents; three brothers, Harold, Robert, and Arthur; two sisters, Marie and Mardell; and special friend, Raymond H. Johnson.

Mrs. Ortman was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Bradley. She enjoyed knitting, crocheting, playing cards, and traveling.

Memorials may be made to Masses at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Bradley or donor’s choice.

Arrangements by Knapp Funeral Home in Clifton.

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Thomas Zasada

Wed, 06 Sep 2017 21:43:00 GMT

Cremation rites have been accorded. A Memorial Service will be held on Monday, September 18, 2017, at 11 a.m. at Clancy-Gernon Funeral Home in Bourbonnais, with visitation time starting one hour prior. Inurnment will follow at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery in Elwood at 1p.m.

Tom was born on Nov. 26, 1944, in Kankakee, the son of Leo P. and Lucille A. (Tobaski) Zasada. He married Mary Ann Pruiett on June 24, 1972, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Bradley.

After over 45 years of employment, Tom retired from Bunge Oil as a Boiler Room Operator. After retirement, he enjoyed quality time with his friends, fishing, and was a Lionel Train collector and operator. Tom was a 1962 graduate of BBCHS and looked forward to his high school class reunions.
He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Bradley and a veteran of the United States Army.
Tom was the essence of a true cancer survivor, battling for over 25 years. He lived his life to the fullest and was blessed by many.

He is survived by his wife Mary Ann Zasada of St. Anne; three children Mike (Kelly) Zasada of Courtland, IL, Kevin (Tara) Zasada of Orlando, FL, and Jennifer (Mark) Kienlen of Webster Groves, MO; two granddaughters Aryssa Zasada of Rylander, WI and Elodie Zasada of Orlando, FL; and two step-granddaughters Jordan and Molly. He was preceded in death by his parents and grandparents.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma via the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society .

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William Mailloux

Sat, 02 Sep 2017 20:07:00 GMT

A funeral Mass was celebrated Sept. 7, 2017, at St Joseph Catholic Church in Bradley. Fr. Anthony Nugent was the celebrant. Cremation rites were accorded.

For years the Mailloux's have held a prominent position in the local community, well-known and respected by so many people; as Billy grew up he easily became part of this proud tradition. We knew big things were to come when he was named “Crew Cut Champion” at 10 weeks of age! There were three central themes in his life: dedication to his craft as a journeyman painter, his love and mastery of all things mechanical that went fast (especially hot rods), and a sincere and abiding enjoyment of and respect for everyone he met.

When the Air Force wouldn't let him pursue a career in jet engine aircraft technology he promptly resumed a career in his father's footsteps. After an apprenticeship in local 467 Painter's Union, he spent the next thirty seven years painting anything and everything including many well-known buildings and structures throughout the area. First alongside his father Alvin, then many years on his own, the Mailloux family has literally "painted the town".

There isn't any engine ever made that couldn't be made better, and most importantly, made to go faster. Billy knew that and spent a lifetime proving it. Audaciously enough, he launched this part of his career at the age of three, by “flying” his tricycle down a flight of stairs and crash-landing it at the bottom. His injuries from this "adventure" didn't slow down his quest to be the best. His magic touch left his mark on Go-Karts, Hot Rods, stock cars, motorcycles and even included a motorized barstool. Billy was well-known in the Bracket Racing Circuit; he leaves behind many gear-head friends and aficionados.

For all his accomplishments, the one that meant the most to him, and to those who know him, is his incredible legion of good friends. By nature, quietly thoughtful and considerate, in his low-key way he was a consummate gentle man. Everyone who ever met him was extended an opportunity to make a true friend for life.

He is pre-deceased by his mother Coyita (Mimi) and sister Madonna. He is survived by his father, Alvin (Papa), and leaves brothers, Danny and Allen, and sisters, Rita and Beverly, as well as his Life's-Love Kimberly and their children Jessica and Nick. Also he leaves behind enough extended family to fill an auditorium and enough friends to fill a stadium.

His biggest concern on leaving us was not about his welfare, but about the fact he won't get to visit us anymore. He expressed doubts that he lived a "good enough life". Of course we know better. For those of us who remain and miss him dearly, our biggest concern is living up to the high standard he set by his example. Billy, it's time to visit with Mimi and Madonna and take a victory lap for all of us.

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Louis Campos

Sun, 27 Aug 2017 18:07:00 GMT

Louis Paul “Mr. C” Campos, age 83, of Bradley, passed away Sunday, August 27, 2017, at his home.

A memorial visitation was held 10:00 a.m. until the 11:30 a.m. memorial service on Thursday, August 31, 2017, at Clancy-Gernon Funeral Home in Bourbonnais. Deacon Leon Fritz officiated at the service. Inurnment followed at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery in Elwood. Cremation Rites were accorded.

Louis was born June 10, 1934 in Mexico City, Mexico, the son of Victor & Isabella Beccera Campos. He married Fredricka A. Kaysen on July 22, 1961 at St. Catherine of Genoa in Chicago. He worked in shipping and receiving.

Louis was a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Bradley, a member of the Holy Name Society and also a member of the Bradley-Bourbonnais Senior Club. He loved camping, woodworking, and fishing. Most of all, he enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren. After retirement, he babysat for his grandson, Robert. Louis was also a veteran of the U.S. Army serving 1957-1963.

Surviving are his wife, Fredricka Campos of Bradley; two sons and one daughter-in-law, Mark Campos of Westmont and Fred & Linda Campos of Quincy; two daughters and one son-in-law, Rosemary L. & Russ A. Schmalz of Bradley and Margaret Campos of Bourbonnais; five grandchildren, Robert Chase Schmalz, Rebecca Marie Schmalz, Crystal Marie Campos, Tristan Campos, and Christy Campos; one brother-in-law, Ronald & Barbara Kaysen of Florida, one sister-in-law, Gloria G. Nolan of Bradley; his uncle & aunt, Chico & Enna Beccera of Chino Valley, AZ; and many nephews.

He is preceded in death by his parents; one sister; and one brother.

Memorials may be made to Hospice of Kankakee Valley .

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Marcella Johnston

Sat, 19 Aug 2017 21:15:00 GMT

Marcella Anne “Marcy” Johnston, age 94, of Manteno, and formerly of Bradley, passed away Saturday, August 19, 2017, at her daughter's home in Bourbonnais.

Cremation Rites will be accorded. A memorial Visitation will be held from 10:30 a.m. until the 11:00 a.m. memorial Mass on Wednesday, August 23, 2017, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Bradley. Private family inurnment will follow at St. James Cemetery in Irwin.

Marcella was born July 26, 1923 in Kankakee, the daughter of Garrett & Mary Evelyn O'Connor Donovan. Marcella married Stephen E. Johnston on October 12, 1941 in Irwin. He preceded her in death on January 21, 1994.

As a teenager, Marcella worked at Bear Brand Hosiery. Later, she worked in the cafeteria at Bishop McNamara High School for 18 years.

Marcella loved her family fiercely! Her greatest pride and joy was to hear her family play and sing, and she NEVER missed an opportunity to DANCE! She was also featured in the local newspaper on a number of occasions because of her lifelong commitment to her Chicago Cubs! It was a dream come true when she cheered them on last year to win the World Series 2016!

Surviving are eight children, Dennis & Colleen Johnston of Bourbonnais, Tim Johnston of Bradley, Fin & Adrienne Johnston of West Hills, CA, Robin Johnston of Manteno, Kevin & Hildy Johnston of Lisle, Debbie & Ed Oberlander of Bourbonnais, Becky Johnston of Bourbonnais, and Mary Johnston of Manteno; 25 grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren; and 6 great- great-grandchildren.

In addition to her husband, Marcella is preceded in death by twins that passed away at birth; daughter, Beverly; son, Stephen; daughter, Barb; daughter-in-law, Guylene; and infant grandson Stephen III.

Memorials may be made to Hospice of Kankakee Valley .

Arrangements by Clancy-Gernon Funeral Home in Bourbonnais.

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Paul A. Lovell

Sat, 05 Aug 2017 19:17:00 GMT

Paul A. Lovell

Paul A. Lovell, 82, of Bradley, passed away Saturday, Aug. 5, 2017, at Presence Heritage Village in Kankakee.

Visitation will be from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 8, 2017, at Clancy-Gernon Funeral Home in Bourbonnais. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 9, 2017, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Bradley. Cremation rites will be accorded following the services. Inurnment will be in Sts. Mary & Joseph Catholic Cemetery in Chebanse.

Paul was born Dec. 15, 1934, in Cabery, the son of Alvin and Irene Cassidy Lovell. He married Betty Hamende on Nov. 14, 1959, at St. Rose Catholic Church in Kankakee. Paul retired from A.O. Smith. He had also worked at Sears.

Paul served in the U.S. Army. He was a member of the Abraham Lincoln Memorial Squad and a member of St. Joseph Church. He enjoyed fishing, birdwatching, carving birds and was a member of the Woodcarvers Association.

Surviving are his wife, of Bradley; one daughter, Susan and Jerome Giacchino, of St. Anne; and two grandchildren, Anne Marie (Max) Diaz and Maria Christine Giacchino.

Preceding him in death were his parents; and one brother, John.

Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Association or Vitas Hospice .

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Beverly & Howard Duchene

Thu, 03 Aug 2017 21:02:00 GMT

Beverly & Howard Duchene

Beverly Duchene, 88, of Naples, Fla., and formerly a long time resident of Bradley went to be with the Lord on July 1, 2017. Her husband, Howard, had passed away Oct. 10, 2015.

There will be a memorial visitation for Beverly and Howard on Friday, August 18, 2017, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Schreffler Funeral Home, Bourbonnais Chapel. There will be a joint funeral Mass held on Saturday, August 19, 2017, at 10:00 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church with Father Anthony Nugent officiating. Burial will follow at All Saints Cemetery, Bourbonnais.

Howard was a graduate of Bradley-Bourbonnais Community High School and attended electronic trade school in Chicago while working at the Board of Trade. He was an overseas U.S. Army veteran of World War II, achieving the rank of corporal. Howard was employed by and retired from Home Appliance and Heating Company of Kankakee. He had also served for nearly 35 years on the Bradley Village Board as trustee, clerk and mayor. He enjoyed woodworking, boating, ice skating, swimming and spending time with his family. He was well known for his positive views, kind manners and great sense of humor.

Preceding him in death were his parents, Hervey and Lucille Boisvert Duchene; brothers, Paul, Roy, and Raymond; and grandson, Brandon.

Beverly was born on April 30, 1929 in Tacoma, WA to Mark “Earl’ Hanon and Anna (Taverna) Decker. She married Howard on Jan. 18, 1953 in Kankakee.

Beverly spent her youth in Montana. She moved to Bradley and graduated from Kankakee High School. She worked at the Joliet Armory, Kroehler Manufacturing and the Bradley Chiropractic Clinic. She enjoyed cooking, playing cards and spending time with her family. Beverly and Howard were long time parishioners of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Bradley where she once dedicated her time driving the Sisters to the grocery store each week before they owned a car.

Surviving are a son and daughter-in-law, Mark (Vicki) Duchene of Naples, FL, grandsons; Dustin (Ashley) Duchene of Wilmington, Delaware and Ryan (Liz) Duchene of Bear, Delaware, Beverly’s two sisters and one brother-in-law; Betty Mosley of Palm Springs, CA and Karen (Bob) Weir of Acworth, GA, and a brother and sister-in-law, Maurice (Alice) Decker of Kankakee. Beverly was preceded in death by her parents, and grandson, Brandon.

In lieu of flowers please consider a donation to the Mission of the Dominican Sisters of Springfield .

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Gerald O'Connor

Tue, 01 Aug 2017 23:09:00 GMT

Gerald O'Connor

Gerald P. “Jiggs” O’Connor, age 94, of Bradley, passed away Tuesday, August 1, 2017 at Presence Heritage Village Lodge in Kankakee.

Visitation will be held 4:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 10, 2017, at Clancy-Gernon-Hertz Funeral Home in Kankakee. Funeral Mass will be celebrated 10:00 a.m. Friday, August 11, 2017 at St. James Catholic Church in Irwin. Interment will follow at St. James Catholic Cemetery in Irwin.

Jiggs was born January 5, 1923 in Irwin, the son of William M. & Catherine Donovan O’Connor.
He married Arzella Ball in 1947 at St. Patrick Catholic Church. She preceded him in death in February of 1948.

In November of 1949, Jiggs married Rose Marie Beauchamp. She preceded him in death on May 28, 2005.

He retired from A.O. Smith after 38 years of service. He was a graduate of Herscher High School, where he had played football, basketball, and ran track.

Jiggs was a veteran of the United States Army; having served in the European Theatre of WWII, where he earned a Bronze Star.

He was a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Bradley.

Surviving are one son and daughter-in-law, Patrick & Christa O’Connor of Bollingbrook; one daughter and son-in-law, Roxanne & William Craig of Kennebunk, Maine; four grandchildren, Michael & Lori O’Connor, Jeffery & Kim O’Connor, William Craig, and Colleen Craig; five great-grandchildren, Michael O’Connor, Grace O’Connor, Aidan O’Connor, Caris Craig, and Aliena Craig; and one great-great-grandson, Gavin O’Connor.

In addition to his wives, he is preceded in death by his parents; six brothers, James, Bernard, William, Alex, Frank, and Paul; and one sister, Mary Ducat.

Memorials may be made to Hospice of Kankakee Valley .

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Donald Fitts

Fri, 28 Jul 2017 23:04:00 GMT

Donald Fitts

Donald Louis Fitts, 83, of Mount Vernon, Illinois passed away at 11:55 A.M. July 28, 2017 at his residence in Mount Vernon, Illinois.

Visitation: 4:00 to 8:00 P.M. Wednesday, August 2, 2017, at Clancy-Gernon Funeral Home in Bourbonnais, Illinois. Graveside Service: 10:00 A.M. Thursday, August 3, 2017, at Mound Grove Cemetery in Kankakee. Interment: Mound Grove Cemetery.

He was born March 22, 1934 in Mount Vernon, Illinois to Louie and Opal (Threatt) Fitts. He first married Virginia Smith on April 4, 1953 and she preceded him in death on December 23, 1986. He later married Zella M. (Goffinett) Glatz on November 14, 1992 in Mount Vernon, Illinois and she survives.

Donald is survived by his wife, Zella M. Fitts of Mount Vernon, Illinois; five children, John Fitts and wife Michelle of Bourbonnais, Illinois, Tom Fitts and wife Lori of Bradley, Illinois, Jennifer Spangler and husband Allen of Manteno, Illinois, Scott Fitts of Bourbonnais, Illinois, and Beth Weiss and husband Tony of Dayton, Ohio; stepchildren, Joe Glatz of Mount Vernon, Illinois and Brenda Hapeman and husband Bruce of Woodlawn, Illinois; sister, Carolyn Sue Neel and husband Bernard of Irving, Texas; seventeen grandchildren; eleven great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

Donald was preceded in death by his parents; first wife, Virginia (Smith) Fitts; two sons, Richard “Dick” Fitts and infant son, Steven Fitts; and sister, Norma Jean Kelley.

Mr. Fitts served our country in the United States Air Force. He worked as a salesman for Golden Rule Insurance where he earned the position of top salesman for three consecutive years. Donald later worked for the Police Department in Bradley, Illinois and the Kankakee Sheriff’s Department. He was a member of Saint Mary Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, the Mount Vernon Elks Lodge #819, the Mount Vernon American Legion Post #141, the Knights of Columbus, and was one of the founding members of the YMCA.

Visitation: 3:00 to 4:00 P.M. Tuesday, August 1, 2017 at Saint Mary Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Mount Vernon, Illinois. A Rosary Service will be held before the visitation at 2:30 P.M. at the church. Funeral Service: 4:00 P.M. Tuesday, August 1, 2017 at Saint Mary Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Mount Vernon, Illinois with Father John Iffert officiating.

Memorials: Saint Mary Immaculate Conception Catholic Church Debt Reduction Fund

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Sr. Inga Frank

Wed, 26 Jul 2017 22:13:00 GMT

Sr. Inga Frank

Sr. Inga Frank, sscm, age 79, of Bourbonnais passed away Wednesday, July 26, 2017, at Presence Merkle Knipprath Countryside in Clifton.

Visitation will be held from 9 a.m. until the 11 a.m. funeral mass on Saturday, July 29, 2017, at Presence St. Mary’s Hospital Chapel in Kankakee. Rev. Anthony Nugent will officiate. Burial will be at St. Mary’s Cemetery in Beaverville.

She was born August 1, 1937 in Waldshut, Germany, the daughter of Ernst and Hilde Strittmatter. She emigrated to the United States of America in December of 1957 and lived in Chicago for 25 years. After her husband’s passing, she became very involved in the Catholic Church which led her to the Servants of the Holy Heart of Mary Congregation. She entered in August of 1982, professed her first Vows in August of 1985, and professed her perpetual Vows in August of 1988.

Sr. Inga ministered at Mercy Hospital in Champaign as Pastoral Care Associate for two years and at St. Mary’s Hospital in Kankakee for 26 years. She retired in July 2011. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Bradley, where she also volunteered in various activities. She also volunteered with Hospice of Kankakee Valley.

Surviving are two sons and one daughter-in-law, Andrew Frank, and Gary & Joyce Frank; grandson, Trevor Frank; and granddaughter, Teague Frank. In addition to her husband R. Frank, she is preceded in death by her parents, and one sister Ilse Busch.

Memorials may be made to Servants of the Holy Heart of Mary Ministry Fund.

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Evelyn Soldan

Sun, 02 Jul 2017 14:51:00 GMT

Evelyn Soldan

Evelyn Soldan passed away Sunday, July 2, 2017. Visitation is slated from 10:30 a.m. until the 11 a.m. funeral Mass on Friday, July 7, 2017, at St. Joseph Church in Bradley. A graveside service is scheduled afterward at St. Joseph Cemetery in Manteno (207 South Main Street).

Elizabeth McCorkle

Wed, 21 Jun 2017 20:08:00 GMT

Elizabeth McCorkle

Elizabeth Grace “Bette” McCorkle, age 83, of Bradley, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, on Wednesday, June 21, 2017, at Miller Healthcare Center in Kankakee.

Visitation will be held 8:30 a.m.-9:45 a.m. on Saturday, June 24, 2017, at Clancy-Gernon Funeral Home in Bourbonnais. The funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, June 24, 2017, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Bradley. Interment will follow at Resurrection Cemetery in Danville at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday.

She was born October 26, 1933 in Belgium, Illinois the daughter of Hiram C. & Kathleen A. Kelly Craft.

She married Dean McCorkle on January 8, 1955 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Westville, IL. He preceded her in death on July 2, 2012.

Bette was a member of the first graduating class that spent all four years at Schlarman High School in Danville. She attended St. Mary College in Notre Dame, IN on a scholarship.

During the 1950’s, she worked as an operator for Bell Telephone and also worked as a Girl Friday at Manco. Later, Bette worked for District 111, where she was an instructor for students with special needs.

She enjoyed swimming, art, gardening, crossword puzzles, and reading the Wall Street Journal. Bette was a fan of PBS mysteries and liked listening to classical music. She enjoyed playing cards with her special friends; the card club continues to meet.

She was a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Bradley. Above all else, she was dedicated to her family.

Surviving are two daughters and sons-in-law, Mary & Mike Marovich of Naperville, Jeanette & Chris Daum of Chebanse; three brothers and two sisters-in-law, James Craft of Hot Springs, AR, Donald & Darinka Craft of Urbana, and Charles & Thelma Jean Craft of Urbana; lifetime friend and cousin, Eleanor Plahn of Terre Haute, IN; seven grandchildren, Sean Marovich, Collin Marovich, Marshall Marovich, Joseph Marovich, Ronald Winkel Jr., Catherine (Billy) Vigliotti, and Ryan (Amanda) Winkel; four great-grandchildren, Caitlin, Lauren, Owen, and Logan; and many nieces and nephews.

In addition to her husband, she is also preceded in death by her parents; one son, Michael Dean McCorkle; one daughter, Cynthia McCorkle; one sister, Mary Eileen Everest; and one brother, Chester Craft.

Bette’s family would like to thank everyone who cared for her during her final days, including, Dr. Steven Hermes & staff, Butterfield Court Memory Care Facility, the staff at Miller Hospice Unit, and Hospice of Kankakee Valley. We are forever grateful.

Memorials may be made to St. Joseph Catholic Church

or Good Shepherd Manor .

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Mildred Pierce

Sat, 17 Jun 2017 20:03:00 GMT

Mildred Pierce

Mildred Pierce, age 105, of Kankakee, passed away Saturday, June 17, 2017 at Miller Healthcare Center in Kankakee.

Visitation was held at 10:00 a.m. until the 11:00 a.m. funeral service on Thursday, June 22, 2017, at Clancy-Gernon-Hertz Funeral Home in Kankakee.

Mildred was born November 17, 1911 in Chicago, the daughter of Adolph & Frances Kral.
Her first husband, George Kotalik passed away in 1963. On September 17, 1967, Mildred married

Robert G. Pierce in Warrenville. He preceded her in death on March 5, 2012.
Mildred had been a homemaker. She was an avid crafter and was passionate about making headbands for children through St. Jude Children’s Hospital.

Mildred was of the Catholic faith.

Surviving are one son, George Kotalik of Kankakee; several step-children, including one step-son, Dr. William & Phyllis Pierce of Crown Point, IN; two grandchildren, Michael Kotalik and Carrie Kotalik; three great-grandchildren, Tallon, Nicholas, and Isabella; several step-grandchidlren; and several step-great-grandchildren.

In addition to her husbands, she is preceded in death by her parents; and ten siblings.

Interment will be held at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery in Elwood. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hospice of Kankakee Valley .

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Marilyn Mitchell

Wed, 07 Jun 2017 21:50:00 GMT

Marilyn Mitchell

Marilyn J. Mitchell, age 86, of Bradley, passed away Wednesday, June 7, 2017, at her home.

A memorial visitation will be held 10:00 a.m. until the time of the memorial Mass at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, June 12, 2017, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Bradley. Rev. Joel Fortier will celebrate the Mass. Cremation Rites have been accorded. Inurnment will be held at Mt. Calvary Cemetery in Kankakee.

She was born June 3, 1931 in Chatsworth, the daughter of John & Gladys Ryan Baldwin. Marilyn married Billy W. Mitchell on April 21, 1956 at St. Teresa Church in Kankakee. He preceded her in death October 6, 1973.

Marilyn was a homemaker. She also worked and volunteered at the YMCA. She was a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Bradley.

Surviving are one son and daughter-in-law, Michael & Lu Mitchell of Kankakee; two grandchildren, Tim Carrigan of Chicago and Billy Mitchell of Chebanse; and several nieces and nephews.

In addition to her husband, she is preceded in death by her parents; and one brother, Dr. Thomas Baldwin.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hospice of Kankakee Valley .

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Alfred Savoie

Sat, 03 Jun 2017 19:56:00 GMT

Alfred Savoie

Alfred J Savoie, 89, of Kankakee, passed away Thursday (June 1, 2017) at Presence Heritage Village in Kankakee.

He was born Oct. 21, 1927, in Lonoke, Ark., the son of Fred and Zella Butler Savoie. Alfred married Irene Boudreau on July 29, 1950, in Kankakee.

Alfred retired after 40 years from Armstrong World Industries. He was past mayor of the town of Lincoln, Wis., near Crandon, Wis. He served our country with the U.S. Army during World War II. He attended St. Joseph Catholic Church in Bradley. Alfred was the district governor of 27-B2 for Lions Club International, Bradley Lions Club, American Legion, Loyal Order of the Moose and Knights of Columbus 4th Degree.

Surviving are his wife, of Kankakee; sons, Steven and Holly Savoie, of Havelock, N.C., David Savoie and Jeanne, of Bourbonnais; daughters, Marilyn and Marc Spenard, of Kankakee, Christine Moss and John Reddington, of Kankakee; 11 grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren. Preceding him in death were his parents; sister, Joan Miller; and brother, Marcell Savoie.

Visitation and funeral were held June 9 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Bradley, with the Rev. Anthony Nugent as the officiant of the Mass. Cremation rites was accorded.

Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association .

Veronica Lehnig

Sat, 15 Apr 2017 15:05:00 GMT

Veronica A. Lehnig, 87, of Bradley passed away April 15, 2017 at Miller Healthcare Center. She was born September 12, 1929 in Bradley to Albert and Veronica (Wieliczko) Pechauer Sr. Veronica married Amos Lehnig, May 21, 1949 and he died October 3, 1978.

There will be a visitation Saturday, April 22, 2017 at the Schreffler Funeral Home, Kankakee Chapel from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The funeral service will be Saturday, April 22, 2017 at the Schreffler Funeral Home, Kankakee Chapel at 1:00 p.m. with Rev. Anthony Nugent officiating. Burial will follow at Mound Grove Gardens Cemetery.

Veronica was a homemaker most of her life and enjoyed her family; especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Veronica was an avid reader and also enjoyed doing crossword and jigsaw puzzles. She was a lifelong member of St. Joseph Catholic Church.

Veronica is survived by her 3 daughters and sons-in-law; Deborah (David) Harpin of Kankakee, Vanessa Hall of Lampasas, TX and Susan (Michael) Morton of Bradley. Also surviving are 8 grandchildren: Jeff Williams, Cory Hall, Tonya Blair, Stephanie Horner, Chrystal and Tabitha Bleyle, Jeremy Lehnig and Calvin Morton, several great grandchildren and a brother Delmar Pechauer of Antioch, IL.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, 2 children; Denise Bleyle and James Lehnig, a brother; Albert Pechauer Jr., and a grandson; Jeremy J.J. Williams.

Memorials may be made to Hospice of Kankakee Valley or the Kankakee County Humane Foundation .

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Margaret Gadbois

Tue, 11 Apr 2017 20:07:00 GMT

Margaret L. “Peggy” Gadbois, age 89, of Bradley, passed away Monday, April 10, 2017, at Presence Heritage Village in Kankakee.

Visitation will be held 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 12, 2017, at Clancy-Gernon Funeral Home in Bourbonnais. Liturgy of the word will be celebrated 11:00 a.m. Thursday, April 13, 2017, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Bradley. Interment will follow at All Saints Cemetery in Bourbonnais.

She was born September 14, 1927 in Philadelphia, PA, the daughter of William & Louisa Watt Henry. Peggy married Lloyd L. Gadbois on June 23, 1945 in Folkston, GA.

She retired from General Foods Coupon Center. Peggy was a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Bradley.

Surviving are her husband, Lloyd Gadbois of Kankakee; four sons and daughters-in-law, Barry & Linda Gadbois of Bourbonnais, Bradley W. & Willa Gadbois of Blaine, MN, Brian J. & Kendra Gadbois of Bourbonnais, and Brandon J. & Lori Gadbois of Bradley; three daughters and one son-in-law, Bonnie A. Thompson of Bourbonnais, Brenda L. Moore of Baytown, TX, and Beth M. & Dennis Bisaillon of Bradley; sixteen grandchildren; and sixteen great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her parents and one daughter, Belinda Gadbois.

In lieu of flowers, Peggy said, “buy yourself something nice.”

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MaryBeth Benoit

Tue, 28 Mar 2017 14:24:00 GMT

MaryBeth Benoit

MaryBeth Benoit, 65, of Kankakee, passed away Monday, March 27, 2017 with family and friends at her side.

Visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 30, 2017, at Clancy-Gernon Funeral Home in Bourbonnais. Funeral Mass will be at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, March 31, 2017, at St. Joseph Church. Fr. Tony Nugent will celebrate the Mass. Burial will follow at Maternity B.V.M. Cemetery in Bourbonnais.

MaryBeth was born August 9th, 1951, the daughter of Theodore and Frances (Chambers) Gulczynski.
She was retired from Bradley-Bourbonnais High School where she worked in the Student Affairs Office.

MaryBeth enjoyed gardening, antiques, and Mardi Gras celebrations. She loved spending time with her children and grandchildren and was a lifelong member of the Catholic Church. She was also a member of the Kankakee Historical Society, the VFW Bradley Auxiliary and the Bradley American Legion Auxiliary.
Preceding her in death are her parents; and her two sisters, Patricia Clary and Janice Miller.

In August of 1969, MaryBeth married her high school sweetheart, JoDee Benoit. The following August, she welcomed her first daughter, Lisa (Brad) Mann who survives, along with their three children, Andrew, Alex, and Avery. Her second daughter, Susan, was born in April of 1973. Susan survives with her daughter Josephine Domenget. Also surviving are her two siblings, Jacqueline Hammond, of Kankakee and Theodore Gulczynski, of Clifton; and many nieces and nephews.

The family requests not to send flowers, but rather make a donation to Hospice of Kankakee Valley .

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William Burton

Mon, 13 Mar 2017 21:58:00 GMT

William Burton

William G. Burton, of Bradley, passed away Friday, March 10, 2017 at his home.

Visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday March 14, 2017, at Clancy-Gernon Funeral Home in Bourbonnais. Funeral Mass will be at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, March 15, 2017, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Bradley. Burial will follow at All Saints Cemetery in Bourbonnais.

He was born July 30, 1926 in Manteno, Illinois, to Roosevelt and Mathilda Longtin Burton. Bill married Joan Moody on June 16, 1945, at St. Rose Catholic Church. Joan preceded him in death on November 28, 2010. He worked at David Bradley for many years. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, and a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Bradley. Bill made an effort to stay busy; he liked to putter around the house and fix anything in need of repair.

Mr. Burton is survived by one daughter and son in law, Sue and Alex Sandra of North Liberty, Iowa; one son, Scott Burton of Independence, Missouri; one brother and sister in law, Gordon and Mary Ellen Burton of Bourbonnais; 4 grandchildren, Amy (Randy) Short, Joanna (Rod) Short, David (Jenny) Sandra, Alexandra Burton; and 6 great grandchildren, Kelly, Katie, Calvin, Ryan, Evelyn, and Claire. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, and one brother, Maynard Burton.

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Rose Gagnon

Fri, 03 Mar 2017 22:28:00 GMT

Rose Gagnon

Rose M. Gagnon, age 84, of Bourbonnais passed away Friday, March 3, 2017, at Our Lady of Victory Nursing Home in Bourbonnais.

A memorial visitation will be from 10 a.m. until the 11 a.m. funeral Mass on Wednesday, March 8, 2017, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Bradley. Rev. Anthony Nugent will officiate. Inurnment will follow at All Saints Cemetery in Bourbonnais.

She was born April 25, 1932, in Williamsburg, Michigan, the daughter of Max and Julia (Denoyer) Yankee. She married Charles E. Gagnon. He preceded her in death on November 25, 2012.

Rose retired from Kankakee Community College media department. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Bradley.

She is survived by two sons and one daughter-in-law, Chuck and Joelle Gagnon II of Bonfield and David Gagnon of Bourbonnais; three daughters and two sons-in-law, Connie and Robert Farman of Limestone, Julie and Gary Dockemeyer of Reed Springs, Missouri, and Valerie Walters of Bourbonnais; fourteen grandchildren; twenty three great-grandchildren; and special friend, Gloria Buchanan of Monee. In addition to her husband, she is preceded in death by her parents; three brothers, William, Ed, and Robert; and one sister, Dorothy Smith.

Memorials may be made to Hospice of Kankakee Valley or Alzheimer’s Association

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Thomas Mitchell

Wed, 01 Mar 2017 15:20:00 GMT

Thomas P. Mitchell

Thomas P. Mitchell, age 70, of Kankakee, passed away Monday, February 27, 2017 at Riverside Medical Center in Kankakee.

Visitation will be held 4:00 – 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 2, 2017, at Clancy-Gernon Funeral Home in Bourbonnais. Funeral Mass will be celebrated 11:00 a.m. on Friday, March 3, 2017, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Bradley. Cremation rites will be accorded following the services.

He was born October 18, 1946 in Kankakee, the son of Casamer & Arlene LaGesse Mitchell.
Thomas married Alice Caise Oderwald on July 13, 1972 in Galena, MO.

He had worked at A.O. Smith, Gould Battery, and later retired from BASF.

Thomas was a member of the Knights of Columbus. He was an avid golfer. He enjoyed watching the Chicago Blackhawks and was a huge Green Bay Packer fan. Mr. Mitchell also enjoyed fishing.
He was a veteran serving on a destroyer for four years in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War.
Thomas was a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Bradley.

Surviving are his wife, Alice Mitchell of Kankakee; one son, Steven Oderwald of California; two daughters, Crystal & Rod Goodall of Waxhall, NC and Candice Mitchell Bourassa of Lockport; two sisters, Rebecca Mitchell of Lake Zurich and Suzanne Tennessen & Dick McCarty of Wheeling; one sister-in-law, Debra & Darrell Griffen of Bourbonnais; one special uncle, Mike LaGesse; six grandchildren, Alyssa, Brooke, Gabriella, and Mikayla Goodall and Hunter and Cameron Bourassa.
He is preceded in death by his parents.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Kankakee Ostomy Association, Salvation Army, or family wishes.

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John Malmrose

Wed, 25 Jan 2017 13:00:00 GMT

Cremation rites have been accorded. Memorial visitation will be held on Tuesday, January 31, 2017, from 9 a.m. until the 11 a.m. Memorial Mass at St. Joseph Church in Bradley. Burial will be held on Wednesday, February 1, 2017, at 11 a.m. at St. Mary’s Cemetery in Evergreen Park.

John was born on January 5, 1923, in Chicago, the son of Duane and Rosalind (Smith) Malmrose. John married Rose Marie LoBianco on September 6, 1947, in Chicago. She preceded him in death on August 2, 2012. John married Betty Lyons-Geary on October 12, 2014, in Oak Lawn at St. Linus Church.

John was a WWII Army Veteran. He enjoyed fishing and listening to music – especially Frank Sinatra and Doris Day. He was very involved at St. Mary of the Assumption in Riverdale.

He is survived by his wife, Betty Lyons-Geary of Orland Park; three sons John H. (Neomi) Malmrose of Boca Raton, FL, Robert Malmrose of Aurora and David Malmrose of Momence; one daughter Rosemarie (Chris) Benson of Bourbonnais; and four granddaughters Paige Malmrose, Lindsey Benson, Natalie Benson and Sophie Benson. Along with his former wife, he was preceded in death by his parents and a sister Joan Peterson.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Good Shepherd Manor in Momence.

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Cynthia McCorkle

Mon, 26 Dec 2016 13:00:00 GMT

Visitation will be held on Friday, Dec. 30, 2016, from 9:00 a.m. - 9:45 a.m. at Clancy-Gernon Funeral Home in Bourbonnais. Mass will be held afterward at 10:00 a.m. at St. Joseph Church in Bradley. Burial will be held at 1:30 p.m. at Resurrection Cemetery in Danville.

Cynthia was a former member of St. Patrick’s Church in Urbana and volunteered at Mercy Hospital in Urbana. An artist, she received a Bachelor’s of Fine Arts from Illinois State University and a Bachelors of Art Education and Master of Fine Arts from the University of Illinois. Enjoying adventure, Cynthia planted trees across America and painted portraits on Bourbon Street in New Orleans. She loved reading, nature, classical music, sewing, Celtic history, photography and traveling. Most of all, she loved her family and Jesus.

She is survived by her mother Elizabeth McCorkle of Bradley; two sisters Mary (Michael) Marovich of Naperville and Jeanette (Christopher) Daum of Chebanse; nephews Sean, Collin, Marshall and Joseph Marovich all of Naperville, Ronald Winkel Jr. of Momence and Ryan Winkel of Chebanse; one niece Catherine (Billy) Vigliotti of St. Charles; two great nieces and two great nephews. She is also survived by aunts, uncles and cousins.

She was preceded in death by her father, her brother Michael Dean McCorkle and her grandparents Mack and Josephine McCorkle and Chester and Kathleen Craft.

Memorials may be made to St. Joseph Church in Bradley or Good Shepherd Manor in Momence.

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Dorine Cowan

Sat, 17 Dec 2016 13:00:00 GMT

Dorine M. (Tobenski) Cowan, 97, of Bradley, passed away Saturday (Dec. 17, 2016) at Our Lady of Victory Nursing Home in Bourbonnais.

Visitation will be from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 21, at Clancy-Gernon Funeral Home in Bourbonnais. Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 22, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Bradley, where Dorine was a member. Burial will be in Mount Calvary Cemetery, Kankakee.

Memorials may be made for Masses, Epilepsy or Alzheimer's Disease.

She was born Dec. 9, 1919, in Irwin, the daughter of Frank and Aldea (Kerouac) Tobenski. Dorine married Ralph "Blackie" Cowan on June 30, 1946, at St. James Church in Irwin. He preceded her in death on March 3, 1999.

Surviving are two daughters and sons-in-law, Rose Ellen and Marvin "Gene" Lavallie, of Kankakee, and Deborah and William Bennett, of Bradley; one brother, Harold Tobenski, of Herscher; one sister and brother-in-law, Donna and Merlyn Witheft, of Buckingham; one sister-in-law, Geraldine Tobenski, of Irwin; three grandchildren; one step-grandson; five great-grandchildren; three step-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

In addition to her husband, preceding her in death were her parents; one brother, Floyd Tobenski; and one sister-in-law, Helen (Nicholas) Tobenski.

Dorine enjoyed spending her time doing crossword puzzles, word search puzzles, gardening and going to garage sales.

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