Kankakee, IL - Gerald "Jerry" Gilbert Jr., 68, of Clifton passed away on Monday, June 30, 2025 at Prime Healthcare St. Mary's Hospital in Kankakee. He was born on August 9, 1956 in Kankakee, the son of Gerald and Gladys Viola (Loica) Gilbert Sr.

Survivors include three brothers, Larry (Paula) Gilbert of Dwight, Mike (Gay) Gilbert of Kankakee and Scott (Candis) Gilbert of Clifton; one son, Jacob Gilbert (fiancée, Danielle Nanus) of Limestone; one daughter, Elizabeth (Tyler) Rasmussen of Clifton; five grandchildren; one step-brother, Jeff (Donna) Gardner of Clifton; one step-sister, Kerry (Bill) Marry; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; one sister, Sherry Phillips; and one son, Cory Gilbert.

Jerry enjoyed woodworking and was a union carpenter for Azzarelli's.

Funeral services will be on Saturday, July 12, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. at the Knapp Funeral Home in Clifton. Visitation will be one hour prior to the funeral service. Burial will follow at the Clifton Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to the donor's choice.

Please share a memory of Jerry at www.knappfuneralhomes.com.