• Bourbonnais,  Kankakee,  Manteno,  St. Anne

    Kathleen Joan (O’Connell) Dunn

    August 29, 2018 /

    Kathleen Joan (O’Connell) Dunn, 65, of Indianapolis, Ind., and formerly of Kankakee, passed away Aug. 7, 2018, at her home. She was born Nov. 21, 1952, in Camp Cooke, Calif., the daughter of LaVern and Jean (Rogers) O’Connell. Kathleen married Thomas Dunn on Sept. 21, 1985. He preceded her in death April 8, 2013. Kathleen was the logistic coordinator for Pharmavite Indianapolis. Surviving are her sister, Karen and Tim Pinson, of Kankakee; brothers, Dan and Amy O’Connell, of Springfield, David and Carol O’Connell, of St. Anne, Kevin and Jan O’Connell, of Tempe, Ariz., and Kenny and Chrissy O’Connell, of St. Peter, Minn.; along with several nieces and nephews. In addition…

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  • Bourbonnais,  Kankakee,  Manteno,  St. Anne

    Donald Duby

    August 23, 2018 /

    Donald Duby, age 99, of St. Anne, passed away Thursday, August 23, 2018 at his home. He was born February 26, 1919 in St. Anne, the son of Eugene & Liza Boudreau Duby. He was the youngest of seven children. Donald married Charlene Bowers on June 12, 1949 at the 1st Presbyterian Church in St. Anne. He graduated from St. Anne High School in 1936. Donald was a dairy and livestock farmer. He was a member of the Kankakee County Farm Bureau. Donald was a member of the 1st Presbyterian Church in St. Anne, where he also served as an elder and trustee. Surviving are his wife, Charlene Duby of…

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  • Bourbonnais,  Kankakee,  Manteno,  St. Anne

    Antoinette M. Rabideau

    August 22, 2018 /

    Antoinette M. Rabideau, 100, of Kankakee, died on Tuesday, August 21, 2018 at Miller Health Care. She was born on December 12, 1917 in Clifton, the daughter of Norman and Laura Lemenager Marcotte. She married Clyde Rabideau on September 14, 1940 in L’Erable. He preceded her in death in 2003. Antoinette was a homemaker. She was a member of the Kankakee Women’s Club and Ladies of the Moose. She was a parishioner of St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, where she was a member of the Council of Catholic Women. Antoinette is survived by one son and daughter-in-law, Larry and Marcia Rabideau, of St. Anne; three daughters and two sons-in-law,…

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  • Bourbonnais,  Kankakee,  Manteno,  St. Anne

    Harold E. Shea

    August 12, 2018 /

    Harold E. Shea, age 95, of Aroma Park passed away Saturday, August 11, 2018 at his home. He was born July 10, 1923 in Kankakee, the son of Henry L. & Gladys I. (Odell) Shea. Harold married Leola Floriant on August 18, 1945. Harold had worked at Roper Corporation in Kankakee and Bradley. He enjoyed bird watching and feeding the birds. He was a woodworker and people watcher. He was always willing to help someone. Harold was a former parishioner of St. Patrick Catholic Church in Kankakee. Surviving are his wife, Leola Shea of Aroma Park; four daughters and two sons-in-law, Patricia & Donald Rosendahl, Barbara Roof, Linda Zurlinden, and…

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  • Bourbonnais,  Kankakee,  Manteno,  St. Anne

    Marc J. Pavlik

    August 11, 2018 /

    Marc J. Pavlik, 55, of Manteno, passed away Friday, August 10, 2018 at his home. He was born on July 10, 1963 in Chicago Heights, the son of Frank and Shelby Matson Pavlik. Marc worked at the Bickford House in Bourbonnais. He was a gifted Handyman who enjoyed helping people and making them smile. He is survived by one son, Nick Pavlik of Manteno; two daughters, Heather and Josh Stauffenberg of Manteno, and Alexa Pavlik and John Madden of Manteno; four grandchildren, Logan Bufford, Lucas Bufford, Emmett Stauffenberg, Stella Stauffenberg, and another granddaughter due to arrive in November. Marc is also survived by his sister, Fran Pavlik and Jackie Schmuth…

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  • Bourbonnais,  Kankakee,  Manteno,  St. Anne

    Daniel A. Bultman

    August 11, 2018 /

    Daniel A. Bultman, age 44, of Bradley passed away Thursday, August 9, 2018. He was born June 25, 1974 in Kankakee, the son of Larry & Nancy (LaFaber) Bultman. Daniel married Stephanie Genotte on August 23, 2008 at Wesley United Methodist Church in Bradley. Daniel worked at Sun Chemical Corporation in Kankakee. He was a member of the Wesley United Methodist Church in Bradley. Surviving are his wife, Stephanie Bultman of Bradley; one son, Rylan Bultman of Bradley; one daughter, Ashley Wolford of Kankakee; three grandchildren, Kevion Helem, Ke’melo Helem, and Kemarion Helem; his mother and step-father, Nancy & Jerry Bertrand of St. Anne; and two sisters, Jennifer & Joe…

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  • Bourbonnais,  Kankakee,  Manteno,  St. Anne

    Frank John Kosma

    August 10, 2018 /

    Frank J. Kosma, age 82, of Simpsonville, SC, formerly of Bourbonnais, passed away on Friday, August 10, 2018 at Pelham Medical Center in Greer, SC. He was born November 2, 1935 in DuQuoin, IL the son of John J. & Sara (Ferro-Sgroi) Kosma. Frank married Joyce Eades on March 11, 2000 in St. Louis, MO. She preceded him in death on November 7, 2007. Frank retired from Gould National Battery in Kankakee. He also had worked at Roper Corporation in Kankakee. Frank was a member of the Moose Lodge. He was an avid golfer and car enthusiast. Most importantly was his faith in God and His Son the Lord Jesus…

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  • Bourbonnais,  Kankakee,  Manteno,  St. Anne

    Pearl D. Anderson

    August 10, 2018 /

    Pearl D. Anderson, age 95, of Kankakee, passed away Friday, August 10, 2018 at Prairieview Lutheran Home in Danforth. She was born December 23, 1922 in St. Anne, the daughter of Leonard & Bernice Caise O’Lena. Pearl married Clarence W. Anderson on May 30, 1942 at St. Anne Catholic Church in St. Anne. He preceded her in death on March 29, 1999. She was a graduate of St. Anne High School. Pearl retired from Riverside Medical Center in Kankakee after 20 years. She had also worked for J.C. Penney. She enjoyed bowling, playing cards, and traveling. She was a parishioner of Maternity B.V.M. Catholic Church in Bourbonnais. Surviving are one…

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  • Bourbonnais,  Kankakee,  Manteno,  St. Anne

    Warren K. "Mick" Mitchell

    August 10, 2018 /

    Warren “Mick” Keller Mitchell, age 98, of Kankakee passed away Thursday, August 9, 2018 at Miller Healthcare in Kankakee. Mick was born May 23, 1920 in Momence, the son of Walter & Maude Keller Mitchell. Mr. Mitchell was a highly regarded retired WWII Navy Veteran with 20 years of service. He earned 11 war medals, was a USS Hornet CV-8 sinking survivor, and Secretary to the Navy Admiral at the Pentagon. Mick worked at General Foods for 23 years. He was the 1938 Golden Gloves Boxing Champ. He dedicated his life to God, his country, and beloved family and animals. He was a member of River Valley Christian Fellowship. Warren…

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  • Bourbonnais,  Kankakee,  Manteno,  St. Anne

    Bonnie L. Foster

    August 8, 2018 /

    Bonnie Lynn “Bonnie Hear Me Roar” Foster, age 68, of Bradley passed away Sunday, August 5, 2018 at her home. She was born June 6, 1950 n Wyandotte, MI, the daughter of Earl & Nora McClellan Ziesmer. Bonnie married David Foster on September 24, 2008 in Monroe, MI. He preceded her in death on November 17, 2012. Bonnie was a Domestic Violence Advocate. She enjoyed sewing, crafting, cooking, and quilting. She like antiquing. Surviving are two sons, Richard Kimbrell and Joseph Higgins, both of IL; two daughters Rene Kimbrell and Angela Kimbrell Rollo, both of IL; many grandchildren; many great-grandchildren; her mother, Nora Ziesmer; three sisters and three brothers-in-law, Cindy…

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  • Bourbonnais,  Kankakee,  Manteno,  St. Anne

    Vera M. Scheppler

    August 3, 2018 /

    Vera M. Scheppler, age 85, of Bourbonnais passed away Thursday, August 2, 2018 at her home. She was born December 16, 1932 in Kankakee, the daughter of Julius & Mabel (Whitten) Toma. Vera married Leonard E. Scheppler on August 22, 1953 at St. Teresa Church in Kankakee. He preceded her in death on July 12, 2017. Vera was a homemaker. She was a former employee of Carson Pirie Scott. Vera was a member at Riverside Fitness Center. She loved spending time with her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. She enjoyed gathering with her morning coffee group. Vera was a parishioner of Maternity B.V.M. Catholic Church in Bourbonnais. Surviving are three sons…

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  • Bourbonnais,  Kankakee,  Manteno,  St. Anne

    Andrew Poremba

    August 1, 2018 /

    Andrew Poremba, 22, of Bourbonnais, passed away on Tuesday, July 31st, 2018 in Chicago. He was born on July 19, 1996, in Kankakee. He attended Joliet Junior College and received his associate’s degree in culinary arts. Andrew was a culinary chef. He loved cooking, Pokemon, watching anime, and spending time with his friends. He enjoyed basketball and the Toronto Raptors. He was a real people magnet. He especially loved Miquela, their son Kai, and the rest of his family. Andrew is survived by his mother and stepfather Lisa and Michael Berg, his father W.C. Cullens, his girlfriend Miquela, his son Kai Andrew Poremba, sister and nephew, Emily and Andrew Jacob…

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  • Bourbonnais,  Kankakee,  Manteno,  St. Anne

    Phyllis A. Blanchette

    August 1, 2018 /

    Phyllis A. Blanchette, 74, of Bradley, passed away on Tuesday, July 31, 2018 at Riverside Medical Center in Kankakee. She was born on April 19, 1944, in Manteno, to Paul and Anna Gregoire Blanchette. Phyllis retired from BIMBA. She had also worked at Amberg File and Index, as well as Sun Container in southern Illinois. Phyllis enjoyed fishing, going to garage sales with friends, the Chicago Cubs, and watching westerns on ME TV. Most of all, she loved spending time with family and friends. Phyllis is survived by one sister and two brothers-in-law, Linda and Roger Hill, of Bourbonnais and Ralph Marquis, of Bradley; one nephew, Matthew (Julie) Hill, of…

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