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Edward Lee

2025

Edward Lee, 69, of Spokane, WA, formerly of Madison, IN, passed away peacefully on June 10, 2025. Born on November 24, 1955, in Madison, Ed lived a life marked by strength, intelligence, adventure, and a deep love for his family and the world around him.
A visionary entrepreneur, Ed built a small business from the...

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Sharon Mann

1956 - 2025

Sharon A. Mann, age 69, of Bourbonnais, passed away Monday, June 9, 2025 at Riverside Medical Center in Kankakee. She was born January 8, 1956 in Kankakee, the daughter of Ezra & Lorena (Lambert) Marquie.
Sharon was a former employee working in food service supporting the students at Olivet Nazarene University....

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Charles BACHMAN

Charles Roger Bachman, 94, of Garden Grove, CA, passed away peacefully on February 17, 2025. Charles was born on February 28, 1930, in Kankakee, Illinois to Fred and Idaline (Meyer) Bachman. He graduated from Kankakee High school in 1948. In 1951 he married Henrietta Johanna Kuhlman. He served in the U.S. Air Force...

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Henrietta Kuhlman Bachman

2020

Henrietta "Jo" Johanna (Kuhlman) Bachman of Garden Grove, CA, passed away September 28, 2020 at the age of 87. She was born in Gilman, Illinois on October 2, 1932 to Ed and Almuth (Hibbler) Kuhlman of Ashkum, Illinois. She attended Plato (1 room) elementary school and gradua†ed from Kankakee High School in 1949....

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Irene Jensen

Irene M. Jensen, age 78, of Kankakee, passed away Tuesday, June 10, 2025 at the Villas of Herscher. She was born November 26, 1946 in Kankakee, the daughter of Edward & Arlene (Berns) Devine. Irene married Dr. Danny J. Jensen on August 11, 1973 in Kankakee. He preceded her in death on December 4, 2014.
Irene was a...

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Rose Johnston

1951 - 2025

Rose Mary Johnston of Manteno, Illinois, passed away peacefully on June 10, 2025, surrounded by love. Born June 29, 1951, in Joliet, she spent most of her life in Manteno, where she raised her family, tended her flower garden, and always had a Diet Mountain Dew within reach.
Rose was known for her brand of humor,...

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Rebecca Elam

Rebecca "Becky" Sue Elam, age 72, passed away on June 9, 2025, after a long and courageous battle with multiple sclerosis. A beloved sister, daughter, and the fun-loving "Aunt Becky" to many, she leaves behind a legacy of love, laughter, and unshakable strength.
Born on May 11, 1953, to Warden and Ruth (Milk) Elam,...

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Judith Ponton

Judith A. Ponton, age 85, of Kankakee, passed away Saturday, June 7, 2025 at her home. The daughter of J. Clyde and Elsie Byram, she was born May 16, 1940 in East St. Louis, Illinois. She married Kenneth Ponton on December 20, 1968.
Judith "Judy" received a master's degree from Eastern Illinois University. She was...

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Michael Koomar

Michael Paul Koomar passed away at Riverside Hospital in Kankakee on June 5, 2025, after prolonged illnesses.
A graduate of Peotone High School Class of 1971, he was a fierce opponent when competing on the wrestling team. Mike went on to earn a degree from Western Illinois University, School of Business in 1975. He...

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Jay Martiin

Jay Alan Martin, age 85, of Bradley, Illinois, passed away on Thursday, June 5, 2025 at Heritage Village in Kankakee. He was born on September 29, 1939 in Kankakee, the son of Homer Ogle and Nelda (Pombert) Martin. Jay married Marylin Baron on June 20, 1959 at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Kankakee.
Jay met his...

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James Anderson

1954 - 2025

James "Jim" Allen Anderson, 70, of Kankakee, IL passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loved ones on June 4, 2025.
He was born on July 27, 1954 in Kankakee, IL to Duane and Veronica Anderson. He graduated from Eastridge High School in 1972, where he was a member of the
Eastridge Chamber Choir honored with...

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Richard Corsaro

1951 - 2025

Richard C. Corsaro, age 74, of Essex, passed away June 3rd, 2025. He was born on January 6th, 1951, in Kankakee, the son of Threestine and Florence (Lanoue) Corsano. Richard married Barbara Ravens on May 21st, 1971 at St. Rose Catholic Church in Kankakee.
Richard was a cement finisher for Union Local 79 for 42 years...

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Mrs Anita Marcotte

1927 - 2025

Anita Marie (Fritz) Marcotte, 97 years old, passed peacefully into the arms of our Lord on Thursday morning, March 14th, 2025.
Anita was born to Paul and Susan Fritz on their farm, June 24, 1927, in Herscher, Ill. She graduated from St. Mary's School of Nursing in Kankakee, Il June 1948 after completing her Diploma...

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James 'Jim' Lackey

James "Jim" William Lackey peacefully departed this world on June 5, 2025 surrounded by his family.
Jim was born to Harley and Majorie Lackey on January 13, 1941, in Parma, Missouri, in a house that was later described as two sheds pulled together. He was the oldest of 7 children, and after several moves, the family...

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Robert Granger

They say you can't fill another man's shoes! A truer statement was never said in reference to Robert "Bob" Granger. He passed away peacefully, with his family by his side, on Thursday, June 5, 2025, after spending his golden years suffering from dementia. He entered this world on February 8, 1947 to Robert L. and...

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Joan Wehrle

Joan Wehrle, 61, of Hoopeston, IL, passed away at 10:43 A.M. Monday, June 2, 2025, at OSF Heart of Mary Medical Center in Urbana, IL. She was born August 9, 1963, in Kankakee, IL, the daughter of Charles "Chuck" and Nicolene (Raimondo) Wehrle. They survive in Bourbonnais, IL.
Joan is also survived by her four...

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Denise Tutt-O'Brien

Denise M. Tutt-O'Brien, age 69 of Bradley, passed away on Wednesday, June 4, 2025 after a long battle with breast cancer. She spent her final happy retirement years at her home in Bradley. She was born March 3, 1956 in Kankakee, the daughter of Charles and Catherine L. (Boudreau) Tutt.
Denise was a retired...

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Roberta Maudlin

Roberta Evelyn Maudlin, age 91, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 20, 2025 in Watseka, Illinois.
She was born on May 3, 1934 in Ridge Farm, Illinois to Howard and Mildred (Emory) Callahan. She was a beloved child, and shared many stories of growing up in a home with three older generations of doting...

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Julia Glenn

Julia "Julie" Ann Glenn, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on May 30, 2025, at Page Memorial Hospital in Luray, Virginia, surrounded by her loved ones. She was 69 years old.
Born on November 30, 1955, at St. Mary's Hospital in Kankakee, Illinois, Julie was the cherished daughter...

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Carol Veronda

1942 - 2025

Carol J. Veronda, age 83, of Kankakee, passed away Thursday, May 29, 2025 at Bickford House of Bourbonnais. She was born May 23, 1942 in Herscher, the daughter of Eugene & Perdella Legris Denault. Carol married Nick Veronda on April 25, 1987 at St. Martin of Tours Catholic Church in Kankakee. She was a Registered...

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Leo Salinas

1955 - 2025

Leo G. Salinas, age 69 of Bourbonnais, passed away on Friday, May 30, 2025 at Aperion Care of Wilmington. He was born on December 6, 1955 in Brownsville, TX, the son of Emilio and Angelita (Garcia) Salinas. Leo married Charlene Anders on June 20, 1981 at the Kankakee County Courthouse.
Leo worked in logistics for...

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Carlos Villarreal

1949 - 2025

Carlos Mario Villarreal, 76, of Bloomington, IN, formerly of Bourbonnais, passed away on Thursday, May 29, in Bloomington, IN. Carlos was born on January 8, 1949 in Muzquiz Coahuila, Mexico; the second of eight children of Ramiro Villarreal Molina and Dora Villarreal Ortiz. He enjoyed his early years in Mexico,...

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Lolita Broski

1935 - 2025

Lolita Broski, age 89 of Bourbonnais, passed away on Friday, May 30, 2025 at her home with her family by her side. She was born on November 1, 1935 in Bourbonnais. Lolita married Carl E. Broski on September 7, 1957 at Immaculate Conception Church in Chicago. He preceded her in death in January of 2002.
Lolita was a...

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Denise Fitzgibbon

Denise R. Fitzgibbon, age 68, of Bourbonnais, passed away Monday, June 2, 2025 at Edward Hospital in Naperville.
She was born September 2, 1956 in Kankakee, the daughter of Mileage & Barbara Smith Cavins.
Denise married Robert Fitzgibbon on May 20, 1989 in Aroma Park. He preceded her in death on April 28, 2005.
She...

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Patricia Price

Patricia "Patti" Price, age 68 of Manteno passed away Monday, June 2, 2025 at her home. She was born on August 8, 1956, the daughter of Donald and Jeanette (Tunnell) Patrick. Patricia married Randy Price on September 20, 1973 in Lake Village, IN.
Patricia was an employee of Baker and Taylor for 31 years. She...

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