Paul Kinkade Paul Kinkade (Deb Kinkade Schultz's Dad) former longtime Kankakee 5th Ward alderman Visitation for Paul E. Kinkade, 78, of Bradley, will be at Clancy-Gernon Funeral Homes, Bourbonnais. A funeral Mass will be at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Bradley, where he was a member. Rev. Bill DeWaan will officiate. Entombment will be in All Saints Mausoleum in Bourbonnais. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Kankakee Valley or the family wishes. Mr. Kinkade died Friday (Sept. 3, 2004) at his home. He was born Jan. 12, 1926 in Galena, Kan., the son of Albert and Bessie Morrison Kinkade. His parents are deceased. He married the former Clara Deany. Surviving are his wife, the former Charon Denoyer Beaupre of Bradley, whom he married Oct. 3, 1992, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Bradley; three sons and daughters-in-law, Michael and Bobbi Kinkade, Jeff and Tami Kinkade, all of Kankakee, Steven and Tracy Kinkade of Indianapolis, Ind.; two stepsons and stepdaughers-in-law, Douglas and Sue Beaupre of Omro, Wis., David and Diane Beaupre of Kankakee; three daughters and sons-in-law, Paula and Mike Hart of Danville, Debi and John Schultz of Kankakee, Patti and Greg Pietraszewski of Bourbonnais; two stepdaughters and one stepson-in-law, Kim Giacchino of Bourbonnais, Karla and Darrell Arseneau of Kankakee; five sisters and one brother-in-law, Katy Spivey and Dorothy Walton, both of Riverton, Kan., Betty and Wayne Moore of Ft. Smith, Ark., Fran Cooper and Della McGuire, both of Galena, Kan.; 26 grandchildren and one great-grandson. Two brothers, Alfred and Roy Kinkade; three sisters, Thelma Walker, Rayma Trombley and Marguerite Evans, are deceased. Mr. Kinkade was a former employee of the Connor Co. He retired as head of the Kankakee County Building Code Office. He never missed a day of school in 12 years. Mr. Kinkade served during World War II in the U.S. Navy. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus, Elks and the Kankakee County Republican Party, was active in the Boosters Club at Westview High School and was past president of the Lafayette School PTA. He was an avid golfer, a member of the Tuesday Night Poker Club and enjoyed following his grandchildren's sports and other activities.

Former alderman Paul Kinkade dies 2004-09-03

Journal staff report Paul Kinkade, a former longtime Kankakee City alderman who saw his children follow him into public service, died today at the age of 78. Kinkade, a Republican who represented the 5th Ward, served on the city council from 1966 until his retirement in 1989. Defeated in his first run for the council in 1963, Kinkade was appointed to fill an unexpired term in '66 and was elected to six straight four-year terms before stepping down. He was also a Kankakee County building inspector for 18 years before retiring in 1990. His eldest son, Mike, is the current Kankakee police chief. He was appointed police chief in 2000. Another son, Jeff, has been a 2nd Ward city alderman since May 2001. The third son, Steve, is an Indianapolis, Ind., police officer. Jeff, the youngest of six children, said this morning that the family was always very impressed with their father's public service and that's why so many have become involved. Mr. Kinkade's three daughters are Paula Hart of Danville, Debbie Schultz of Kankakee, and Patti Pietraszewski of Bourbonnais. Steven Hunter is the city's senior alderman, serving the 7th Ward as a Democrat since 1973. When contacted today, Hunter shared fond memories of his former colleague. "He was a pleasure to work with on the council,'' Hunter said. "I learned a lot from him.'' Perhaps Hunter's most enduring memory was the sense of humor Kinkade held. "In this business, you have to have a sense of humor, and he had a tremendous sense of humor,'' Hunter said. "He always kept you in stitches.'' Hunter now works closely with Kinkade's sons and said they have done an admirable job of following in their father's footsteps. "He has an amazing family,'' Hunter said.

(John McIntire's Mom)

Helen McIntire Helen McIntire -- Kankakee Helen L. McIntire, 88, of Kankakee, died Tuesday (Feb. 6, 2007) at Riverside Medical Center. Visitation will be at the Clancy-Gernon-Hertz Funeral Home and at the Congregational United Church of Christ. Revs. Tom Zimmerman and Bruce Salter will officiate. Inurnment will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday in Mound Grove Gardens. Memorials may be made to the Congregational United Church of Christ or to Riverside Medical Center Auxiliary. Mrs. McIntire was a retired teacher from Bradley Elementary school. She had also taught at Steuben and Franklin schools in Kankakee. She was born April 29, 1918, in Galesburg, the daughter of Max and Viola Vance Fuhr. She married Judge Edward A. McIntire in 1943 at Camp Croft, S.C. She was a graduate of Galesburg High School, attended Knox College, and graduated from the University of Illinois, Champaign. She was a member of the Congregational United Church of Christ, where she served as deaconess, taught Sunday school until she was 82, and was a member of the choir. She was also a member of Pi Beta Phi Sorority, the Crusaders, past vice president of the Riverside Auxiliary, and a former member of the Tuesday Book Review. She helped out at St. Mary's Hospital Auxiliary Seconds To Go store. She enjoyed choral singing and was an avid bridge player. Surviving are three sons and two daughters-in-law, Robert and Cheryl McIntire of Danville, William McIntire of Santa Fe, N.M., John and Roberta McIntire of Pittsburgh, Pa.; one daughter, Nancy McIntire of Eugene, Ore.; five grandchildren and six great-grandchildren; and one sister, Mary Adcock of Kankakee. One sister, Jean Sprenger, is deceased.

(Jeff Denault's Dad)

Albert Denault -- Bradley - Died August 5, 2007

Visitation for Albert C. Denault, 81, of Bradley, will be at the Clancy-Gernon-Hertz Funeral Home. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Patrick's Catholic Church, Kankakee, where he was a member.

Burial will be in Kankakee Memorial Gardens, Aroma Township. Memorials may be made to St. Patrick's Catholic Church. He died Sunday (Aug. 5, 2007) at Riverside Medical Center, Kankakee, after a short illness.

Mr. Denault retired from ComEd after 35 years of service. He was born Jan. 4, 1926, in Herscher, the son of Cleo L. and Stella Steinmarch Denault. He served in the U.S. Marines and the U.S. Navy during World War II and the Korean conflict. He was a life member of Kankakee VFW Post 2857, where he was past commander; life member of the Military Order of the Cooties, where he was past grand adjutant and past seam squirrel; and a member of the Bradley American Legion Post 0766 and the Moose. He enjoyed fishing, puzzle books, and his grandchildren.

Surviving are his wife, the former Mary E. "Betty" Lee, whom he married April 23, 1949, at St. Patrick's Catholic Church; four sons and two daughters-in-law, Lt. Col. Bruce A. Denault of Stafford, Va., Marc Lee and Janet Denault of Kankakee, Jeffrey Denault of Stafford, Dr. Albert II and Penny Denault of Florida; five daughters and four sons-in-law, Nancy and Joseph Ostrowski, Barbara Anne Denault, all of Kankakee, Mary Beth "Kissy" and Scott Mathis of Bourbonnais, Michele and Tom Castner of Sleepy Hollow, Rebecca and Thomas Payne of Bourbonnais; 17 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren; two brothers and one sister-in-law, Reynold and Bernice Denault of Vero Beach, Fla., Ivan Makolondra of Sturgeon Bay, Wis.

Deceased are his parents; and one brother, Ted Makolondra, and nephew, Bernie Makolondra of Wisconsin.

(Tim Menard's Brother)

Adam Menard -Died June 2, 2007 Adam Menard -- Bourbonnais Adam L. Menard, 40, of Bourbonnais, died Saturday (June 2, 2007) in the emergency room at Provena St. Mary's Hospital, Kankakee. Visitation will be at the Clancy-Gernon-Hertz Funeral Home. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, Kankakee. Burial will be in All Saints Cemetery, Bourbonnais. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made for his son's education. Mr. Menard had worked at Cognis and Aventis Behring. He was born Nov. 30, 1966, in Kankakee, the son of Paul and Arletta Jones Menard. He received a bachelor's degree from Governors State University. He attended St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church. He enjoyed motorcycles and fishing. Surviving are one son, Stephen Menard and his mother, Stacey Menard, both of Bourbonnais; his mother of Bourbonnais; four sisters and brothers-in-law, Polly and Donald Lovasz, Mary and Michael Kohl, Maria and Michael Dempsey, Ellen and Ron Wetterling; eight brothers and seven sisters-in-law, Jamie and Joanie Menard, Michael and Linda Menard, David and Suzanne Menard, Timothy Menard, Bill Menard, Diane Menard, Patrick and Rosa Menard, Warren and Lori Menard, Mark and Gina Menard; 42 nieces and nephews; and many great-nieces and great-nephews. Deceased are his father and one brother, Allen H. Menard.

(Bonita Stephens Mom)

Mildred Stephens Mildred Stephens -- Sarasota, Fla. Mildred L. Stephens, 77, of Sarasota, Fla., formerly of Kankakee, died March 30, 2007 at Sarasota Memorial Hospital. Private services were held April 1 at Palms Funeral Home in Sarasota. Private burial was held April 4 at Kankakee Memorial Gardens. Arrangements were by Clancy-Gernon-Hertz Funeral Home, west Kankakee. Mrs. Stephens was a housewife. She was born Sept. 5, 1929, in Albion, Ill., the daughter of Earl and Stella "Weedman" Barber. Her husband, R.Q. "Steve" Stephens, whom she married July 26, 1947, in Kankakee, passed away July 25, 2003. She was of the Christian faith. Our mother enjoyed knitting, along with crocheting, crafts of all kinds, oil painting, water painting and trying new recipes out of cookbooks. Our mother enjoyed being around her loved ones and friends sharing good times and a few laughs. The biggest laugh came when she would go to tell a joke and said the punch line before the joke was ever finished. Our mother took one day at a time. Even toward the end, with sickness overtaking her, and she was tired, her sense of humor was there with her, all the way. Mom, we thank you for being who you were and still are, in the hearts of all who loved you and knew you. Remembering you always and forever. Your friends and family, daughters and sons-in-law, Bonita and Kyle Tschiegg of Sarasota, Debbie and Don Goin of Bourbonnais.

(Dennis Bubba Clark's Dad)

Donald Clark Donald Clark -- Kankakee Visitation for Donald F. Clark, 86, of Kankakee, will be at Clancy-Gernon-Hertz Funeral Home. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Kankakee. Burial will be in Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the family wishes. He died Tuesday (Jan. 23, 2007), at Provena St. Mary's Hospital. Mr. Clark was a retired supervisor from A.O. Smith Corp, after 33 years of service. He was born Aug. 20, 1920, in Kankakee, the son of Harry and Mildred Oncle Clark. He was a graduate of St. Patrick's High School and St. Joseph College in Rensselaer, Ind. He won 11 letters in football, basketball and baseball. He officiated high school and college football, basketball and baseball for 37 years. He served during World War II in the U.S. Army. He was a member and usher at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Kankakee. He coached basketball at St. Patrick Grade School and softball at Kankakee Community College, and was a longtime employee of Bon Vivant Country Club Pro Shop from the day it opened until 2005. He was a member of the Tri Valley Officials, Elks Lodge and the Knights of Columbus. He enjoyed golfing and was an avid Sox and Bears fan. Surviving are his wife, the former Geraldine R. Purcell, whom he married Oct. 25, 1947, at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Kankakee; one son and daughter-in-law, Dennis and Linda Clark of Bourbonnais; one daughter and son-in-law, Barbara and Jon Evans of Kankakee; four grandchildren, Jennifer and Dan Vaughn, Jason and Michele Evans, Lora Scheller and Debbie Scheller; and six great-grandchildren, Jacob, Emily and Meghan Vaughn, Madison and Natalie Evans, and Noah Scheller. His parents are deceased.

(Tim Menard's brother - he lost 2)

Allen Menard (Died Nov. 7, 2006)

Allen Menard -- Doylestown, Pa. Allen H. Menard, 46, of Doylestown, Pa., formerly of Kankakee, died Tuesday (Nov. 7, 2006) in Doylestown. Visitation will be at the Clancy-Gernon-Hertz Funeral Home, 1480 W. Court St., Kankakee. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, Kankakee. Rev. Charles Wheeler will officiate. Burial will be in All Saints Cemetery, Bourbonnais, directly following the funeral Mass. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to: The Philadelphia Foundation, c/o Allen and Diane Menard Charitable Fund, 1234 Market St., Suite 1800, Philadelphia, PA 19107-3794, Attn: Keith Doughty, (215) 563-6317. Distribution of the donations will be made by Diane Menard to needy children through the Philadelphia Foundation. A reception will be held from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 17, followed by a memorial service at Calvary Chapel Church, 820 Rt. 113 in Soderton, Pa. Mr. Menard was CEO of Tranzonic Companies, Cleveland, Ohio. He was born June 15, 1960, in Kankakee, the son of Paul and Arletta Jones Menard. He received his MBA from Kellogg Business School-Northwestern University. He was a member of Calvary Chapel Church in Chalfont. He was a motorcycle enthusiast. Surviving are his wife, the former Diane Golding, whom he married Oct. 11, 1985, in Kankakee; four sons, Ryan at college at Penn State University, and Nicholas, Grant, and Reid, all of Doylestown; one daughter, Claire of Doylestown; his mother of Bourbonnais; sisters and brothers-in-law, Polly and Donald Lovasz, Mary and Michael Kohl, Maria and Michael Dempsey, Ellen and Ronald Wetterling; brothers and sisters-in-law, Jamie and Joanie Menard, Michael and Linda Menard, David and Suzanne Menard, Timothy Menard, William Menard, Patrick and Rosa Menard, Warren and Lori Menard, Mark and Gina Menard, and Adam and Stacey Menard. His father is deceased.

(Kathy Kozlowski's Dad)

Leonard Kozlowski - died Nov 2, 2006

Leonard Kozlowski -- Kankakee Leonard J. Kozlowski, 75, of Kankakee, died Thursday (Nov. 2, 2006), at Sugar Creek Nursing Home. Cremation rites have been accorded by Clancy-Gernon-Hertz Crematory, west Kankakee. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Memorials may be made to the family. Arrangements are by Clancy-Gernon-Hertz Funeral Home, west Kankakee. Mr. Kozlowski was a teacher at the Kankakee Area Career Center, and previously at Kankakee Community College. He was born Feb. 9, 1931, in Detroit, Mich. He was a U.S. veteran, a member of St. Teresa Church and enjoyed home audio, cars and teaching. Surviving are his wife, Kathy Luth Buikema of Momence, whom he married at St. Teresa Church in Kankakee; two sons, Christopher and Daniel; four daughters, Kathy, Lori, Jennifer and Rachel; one stepson, Erik Buikema of Bourbonnais; one stepdaughter, Amy Buikema of Momence; and a special friend, Michael Randles Jr. of St. Anne. His siblings are deceased.

(Ricky Tucker's Mom)

Mrs. Annie Louise Tucker January 23, 1933 - March 29, 2006 Retired Mental Health Employee Mrs. Annie Louise Tucker was born on January 23, 1933 in Columbus, Mississippi to Sony Williams & Adell Goodings. She married Nise Tucker on July 4, 1948 in Columbus, Mississippi, to this union eight children were born. Mrs. Tucker was employed at and retired from the Shapiro Developmental Center after 32 years of service. She was a member of the Pleasant Grove Baptist Church of Kankakee and past Mission president there. She had a love for cooking and liked to bake and she enjoyed being with family. Mrs. Annie Louise Tucker departed this life on Wednesday, March 29, 2006 at the Provena St. Mary's Hospital in Kankakee after a long illness. She is survived by her husband, Nise of Kankakee, IL; sons, Duane (Kathy) Tucker and Rickey (LuJuene) Tucker both of Kankakee, IL; daughters, Alma (Marvin) Birdsong, Alinda (Eddie) Cobb, Florence (Stanley) Farrell, Patricia (Thomas) Eubanks, Marilyn Tucker, Janice (Dwayne) Farrell and Marsha (Mitchell) Ledbetter all of Kankakee, IL; sisters, Martha (Willie B.) Mitchell, of Columbus, MS, Sammie (Earl) Rudolph and Mammie (Earl) McKinley all of Saginaw, MI; brothers-in-law, Frank Tucker and Willie Charles Tucker of Kankakee, IL; sister-in-law, Lula (Walter) Sykes of Kankakee, IL; twenty grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her mother, aunt Sallie Shelton and sisters, Vandella Jenkins and Mary Thomas. Funeral Information Visitation wlll be on Sunday, April 2, 2006 at the Jones Funeral Chapel. The service will be on Monday, April 3, 2006 at the Morning Star Baptist Church, Rev. Robert Rucker will Officiate. Burial will be in the Mound Grove Cemetery in Kankakee. Light a Special Candle

(Scott Duckworth's mom and dad)

Clara Duckworth

Born: April 02, 1926 Died: January 13, 2007 Services: Services will be held on Friday, January 19, 2007 at 11:00 a.m. at First Presbyterian Church in Kankakee, IL. Rev. Deborah Harris will officiate. Visitation: Visitation will be at the First Presbyterian Church in Kankakee, Il. Clara was born on April 2, 1926 in Wichert, IL., to Nellie Ritsema and Julius DeMik. She married Richard Duckworth on July 2, 1947 in Wichert, Il. She was a housewife and also worked as a secretary at Kankakee Community College from 1968 - 1972. She also worked at Ropers Corporate Headquarters in the legal department in 1944 - 1951, then again 1975 - 1980. Clara enjoyed sewing and crossword puzzles. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Kankakee, IL. Clara is survived by three sons and two daughters-in-laws, Terry and Jean Duckworth of Orange, CA., Gregg Duckworth of Peru, IL., Scott and Bridget Duckworth of Peoria, IL., two sisters and one brother-in-law, Louise Wildeveld and Nelda and Bill Schrader, all of Nokomis, FL., and three grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband Richard and her parents. Memorials: Alzheimers Association, 601 W. glen, Peoria, IL 61614 Cemetery: Kankakee Memorial Gardens

Duckworth, Richard (Scott Duckworth's Dad)

2005-01-01

Visitation for Richard Austin "Red" Duckworth, 88, of Peoria, formerly of the Kankakee area, will be at the First Presbyterian Church in Kankakee, where he was a member. Rev. Alan Good will officiate. Burial, with military rites by the Kankakee American Legion Post 85, will be in Kankakee Memorial Gardens. Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Association. He died Tuesday (Dec. 28, 2004) at Manor Care Nursing Home in Peoria. Mr. Duckworth was an industrial engineer for Roper Corp. from 1936 until retiring in 1981. He was born June 27, 1916, in Chebanse, the son of Austin William and Anna Catherine Jensen Duckworth. His aunt who raised him, Mattie Jensen, is deceased. Surviving are his wife, the former Clara De Mik, of East Peoria, whom he married July 2, 1947, in Wichert; three sons and two daughters-in-law, Terry and Jean Duckworth of Orange, Calif., Gregg Duckworth of Peru, Scott and Bridget Duckworth of Peoria; and three grandchildren. He was a lifelong resident of the Kankakee area for over 80 years until moving to be closer to his family. Mr. Duckworth served in the U.S. Army from 1941-45. He was a sergeant in the 95th Artillery, 866th Anti-Aircraft Battalion. He served 2 1/2 years in Oahu, Hawaii as Chief of Section-Coast Artillery outside Bellows Air Force Base. He earned Bronze Battle Stars during combat in the Philippine Islands in 1944 and at Okinawa in 1945. He was a member of the Chebanse Masonic Lodge No. 429.

LaRocque, Greggory

JoLynne LaRocque Keiser's Brother & fellow Kayhawk) 2005-05-25

Greggory LaRocque -- Kankakee Visitation for Greggory L. LaRocque, 49, of Kankakee, will be at Clancy-Gernon-Hertz Funeral Home, West Kankakee. A funeral mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Thursday at St. Teresa Catholic Church. Father Gregor Gorsic will officiate. Memorials may be made to the family's wishes. Mr. LaRocque died of heart failure Sunday (May 22, 2005) at his home. He was born May 6, 1956 in Kankakee, the son of Lionel E. and Sandra Jo Cahan LaRocque. He was a former employee at J.T's General Store, and 1974 graduate of Kankakee Westview High School. He was a member of St. Teresa Catholic Church and enjoyed reading, movies and sports. Surviving are two daughters and one son-in-law, Shawn and Dennis Dubanski of Las Vegas, Nev., Michelle LaRocque of Bradley; his mother and stepfather, Sandra Jo and Larry Willenborg of Kankakee; father and stepmother, Lionel and Carolyn LaRocque of Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.; one sister and brother-in-law, JoLynne and David Keiser of Kankakee; three stepbrothers; one stepsister; one aunt and uncle, Jayne and Phil Norton of West Monroe, La.; one nephew, Erick Keiser; one niece, Desiree and Chris Lippold of Kankakee; and one great-niece, Adria Lippold. One brother, Jon LaRocque, is deceased.

Donna Koerner (Mother of Scott Koerner)

Donna Koerner -- Kankakee--Died November 16,2007 Visitation for Donna L. Koerner, 71, of Kankakee, will be from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday at Clancy-Gernon Funeral Home, Bourbonnais. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Bradley. Rev. Tony Nugent will officiate. Burial will be in Mound Grove Gardens. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Kankakee Valley or the Illinois Veterans Home at Manteno. She died Friday (Nov. 16, 2007) at her home. Mrs. Koerner was retired from Kankakee School District 111, after 35 years of service. She was born Jan. 14, 1936, in Kankakee, the daughter of Donald and Helen Stewart Goudreau. She enjoyed NASCAR racing. Surviving are her husband, Donald E. Koerner, whom she married Dec. 27, 1952, at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Kankakee; four sons and three daughters-in-law, Scott and Judy Koerner of Limestone, Brian and Jennifer Koerner of Yucaipa, Calif., Craig and Carolyn Koerner of Bourbonnais, Patrick Koerner of South Haven, Mich.; one daughter and son-in-law, Lisa and David Skeate of Normal; nine grandchildren; two sisters, Mary Loiselle of Bradley and Shirley Klonowski of Bourbonnais; and one brother and sister-in-law, Michael and Sherry Furrow of Bourbonnais. One granddaughter, Kimberly Koerner, is deceased. Please sign her guestbook at www.clancygernon.com.

Joseph Keigher (Father of Brian Keigher) Died 11/15/2007

Joseph Keigher -- Wauwatosa, Wis.

Joseph T. Keigher, 80, of Wauwatosa, Wis., and longtime Kankakee resident, died Thursday (Nov. 15, 2007) at St. Camillus Health Center in Wauwatosa. A memorial Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Nov. 23, at Maternity BVM Catholic Church in Bourbonnais. Memorials may be made to VITAS Innovative Hospice, 2675 N. Mayfair Road, Suite 500, Wauwatosa, WI, 53226; or to St. Camillus Foundation, 10200 W. Bluemound Round, Wauwatosa, WI, 53226. Mr. Keigher worked at Roper Corp. in Kankakee for many years as a methods engineer. He retired as a director at the State of Illinois Howe Developmental Center. He was born Oct. 30, 1927 in Chicago, the son of John and Helen Hassett Keigher. He was an MP in the U.S. Army during World War II, serving at Fort Knox and Fort Sheridan. He and his wife were longtime members of St. Patrick's Parish in Kankakee. He was a member and served as Grand Knight of the Knights of Columbus. He was an avid woodworking carver. Surviving are his wife, the former Natalie Arseneau, whom he married Nov. 23, 1950, at Maternity BVM Catholic Church in Bourbonnais; two sons, Kerry Keigher of West Bend, Wis., Brian Keigher of Chicago; six daughters and sons-in-law, Kathleen and Jim Raker of Downer's Grove, Laura and Joe Mantoan of Whitefish Bay, Wis., Teresa and Scott Tift of Ocala, Fla., Carol and Edgar Lorenz of West Lafayette, Ind., Margaret and John Wittkowski of Shorewood, Wis., Bridget and Patrick Coffey of Wauwatosa; 17 grandchildren; and one brother, Gene Keigher of Kankakee.

Notes of Sympathy can be sent to Brian at bkeigher@usatoday.com

Ruth Anne Heiss -- Died May 16,2007(Mother of Chris Heiss -former Kayhawk and our reunion photographer)

Ruth Heiss -- Kankakee Ruth Anne Heiss, 82, of Kankakee, died Wednesday (May 16, 2007) at her home. Visitation will be at the Clancy-Gernon-Hertz Funeral Home, where services will be held Monday. Deacon Joseph Cotugno will officiate. Burial will be in All Saints Cemetery, Bourbonnais. She was born Nov. 15, 1924, in Kankakee, the daughter of Fred D. and Mary L. DeFault Kamp. She served in the U.S. Navy during World War II as a Hospital Corps Wave, caring for the injured from Iwo Jima. She attended St. Martin's Catholic Church. She was a member of the Kankakee County Porcelain Artists and a former den mother. Surviving are her husband, Harold W. Heiss, whom she married Sept. 21, 1945, at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church; two sons and daughters-in-law, Harold Jr. and Carole Heiss of Worthington, Ohio, Mark D. and Debbie Heiss of Hutchinson, Kan.; three daughters and two sons-in-law, Mary and Jim Richmond of Bourbonnais, Chris Berry of Decatur, Sarah and Steve Wilson of Bourbonnais; 11 grandchildren and one great-grandchild; and one sister and brother-in-law, Geraldine and Adlore "Jug" Lambert of Kankakee. Deceased are 11 brothers and sisters.

Frank Mitchell (Sheryl Mitchell's Dad)--Died August 18,2007

Frank Mitchell -- Kankakee Frank J. Mitchell, 83, of Kankakee, died Saturday (Aug. 18, 2007) at his home. Visitation will be at Clancy-Gernon-Hertz Funeral Home and a Marine Corps League service. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. Martin of Tours Catholic Church in Kankakee. Rev. Dennis Settles will officiate. Entombment will be in Mt. Calvary Mausoleum. Memorials may be made to St. Martin of Tours Catholic Church, where he was a member; or to Hospice of Kankakee Valley. Mr. Mitchell was retired from A.O. Smith, after 37 years, and formerly worked at the Kankakee Clock Exchange. He was born July 30, 1924, in Kankakee, the son of Sam and Rose Cocchiaro Mitchell. He served during World War II in the U.S. Marine Corps in the Pacific Theater and was a member of the VFW and the American Legion. He was a member of the Moose Lodge and enjoyed woodworking and repairing clocks. Surviving are his wife, the former Loretta Lawless, whom he married Oct. 14, 1950, at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Kankakee; four sons and two daughters-in-law, Michael Mitchell and David Mitchell, both of Bourbonnais, Gary and Rose Mitchell of Limestone, John and Mary Mitchell of Plainfield; three daughters and two sons-in-law, Diane and Larry Chouinard of Kankakee, Sheryl Kupferer of Montgomery, Lisa and Tom Zipsie of Bourbonnais; nine grandchildren, Mitchell Chouinard, Jeffrey Chouinard, Kati Mitchell, Adam Mitchell, Jennifer Kupferer, Kelly Kupferer, Brock Mitchell, Sydney and Gabrielle Mitchell; and one sister-in-law, Arlene Mitchell of Kankakee. Deceased are his parents and one brother, Casame.

Ronald J. Quigley (Pat Quigley's Dad)

Ronald J. Quigley Born: December 31, 1931 Died: October 26, 2007 Visitation: Visitation will be at the Kankakee Chapel of the Schreffler Funeral Home. Ronald was born on December 31, 1931 in Kankakee, Il. to Dora Kathleen Rosendahl and Jay Righter Quigley. He married Margaret T. Jo Plante on April 29, 1950. Ronald was a route man working his way to operations manager for Kankakee Canteen Retiring after 44 years. He was a member of the Kankakee Lions Club, Elks Club and Moose. He enjoyed fishing, growing vegetables and cooking. Ron is survived by his wife of Kankakee, five sons and four daughters-in-law, Everett & Barb Quigley of Milford, IL., Christopher & Barb Quigley of Elgin, IL., Patrick & Patty Quigley of Kankakee, IL., Tom & Mindy Quigley of Kirkland, IL., and Jeff Quigley and his fiance Marvilene Hardison of Kankakee, IL., two daughters and two sons-in-law, Sherry & Bill Higgens-O'Malley of Crystal Lake, IL., and Ronda & Mark Driscoll of Urbana, IL., two sisters and one brother-in-law, Irene Palmateer of Kankakee, IL., and Jacquelin & Shirley Wendt of Kankakee, IL., and seventeen grandchildren, Arron, Julie, and Billy Higgins, Ben [Carrie] Quigley, Katie and Joey Quigley, Megan Suprenaut, Colleen Quigley, Alex [Heather] Quigley, Elizabeth and Juliette Quigley, Allyson and Kaitlyn Quigley, Hannah, Michelle, and Daniel Driscoll, Lexi Heavlin, Britton and Jacquelyn Quigley, four great-grandchildren, Carson Quigley, Coby Suprenaut, Samantha Quigley and Eben Headrick, and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by an infant son Ronald Quigley, four brothers, Joseph, Gale, Everett, and Jack Quigley, all were from Kankakee, IL. Memorials: Kankakee Valley Hospice

Jacob "Jack" Sarowatz (Stephany's Dad)

Jacob Sarowatz -- Kankakee Jacob "Jack" R. Sarowatz, 76, a lifelong Kankakee resident, passed away at his home in Bourbonnais on Sunday (Dec. 9, 2007). He was born Aug. 16, 1931, in Buckingham, the son of Albert R. and Anita M. Sarowatz. He fell in love and married the former Joan LaGesse of Kankakee on Aug. 14, 1954. They remain in love today. He is survived by his loving wife, Joan; their six children and eight grandchildren: Tony Sarowatz and his fiancee, Carol Cerami of Bourbonnais; Stephany Bina and her husband, Tim Bina, their daughter Sydney of Washington, Ill.; Debbie Eilts and her daughter Nikki Eilts of Kankakee; Jack Sarowatz and his wife, Diana "Dee" Sarowatz, their children Reid Savoie, Jacquelyn and Cecily Sarowatz, all of Bourbonnais; Lesa O'Connor and her husband, Scotty O'Connor, their children Curtis, Cory and Colton O'Connor of Kankakee; Vince Sarowatz and his partner, John Klein of Sagamore Hills, Ohio; one brother, Leroy Sarowatz and his wife, Anita K. Sarowatz of Martinton; and one sister, Jeanette Dubois of Bourbonnais; along with a former daughter-in-law, Kathleen Cassidy of Georgia; former son-in-law, Dean Eilts of Kankakee; and numerous nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents; one brother-in-law, Maurice Dubois; and his wife's sister and brother-in-law, Leona and Jerry Gibson. He attended Kankakee area schools, graduating from Kankakee High in 1949. He also attended Olivet Nazarene University for 3 1/2 years. He served the country that he loved in the Korean War from 1950 to 1953 in the Army Anti-Aircraft Intelligence Section known as AAAIS. He received an honorable disabled discharge in 1955 and also served in the Illinois National Guard. He held several jobs in the Kankakee area before becoming permanently disabled. After becoming disabled he devoted his life to the Disabled American Veterans of Kankakee County Chapter 34. As a lifelong member he served in many different capacities: junior vice commander, senior vice commander, adjutant, treasurer, service officer for over 20 years, and state executive committeeman for over 20 years. He served with the Disabled American Veterans of Illinois as a chairman of the Time and Place Committee for the state convention for five years. He sat on the board of directors for the DAV Thrift Stores in Chicago, as its chairman. He was chief of staff for the Illinois DAV from 1983-84, where he successfully organized Illinois' 14 veterans organizations in a unified move to convince the Illinois Legislature and Gov. James Thompson that the Illinois veterans wanted and needed the 300-bed Manteno Veterans Home completed. He served on the Manteno Veterans Home task force. He was DAV National Deputy Chief of Staff from 1981-82 and 1984-85. He sat on the Americanism Resolutions Committee in 1983 and on the General Resolutions Committee in 1984. He was a delegate to the Kankakee Veterans Council for 15 years. He was active as a Cub Scout leader in Kankakee Trails District, Rainbow Council for 16 years. He served as Cub Scoutmaster, committee member, district committee member, Round Table staff, leader training staff and other positions. He earned scouting's Key and Leader's Training awards. In 1977, he was awarded the Silver Beaver Award, the highest council award given to a volunteer for service. He served as city clerk for the city of Kankakee and was a member of the Kankakee City Police pension board for 19 years. He did this while volunteering his work as an advocate of veterans' rights assuring that all veterans and their families understood what was available to them and helped them obtain their benefits. He was instrumental in the forming of the Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery for veterans in Will County. He was a member of St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Kankakee. He was also a member of Kankakee County Chapter 34 of the Disabled American Veterans, Kankakee American Legion Post 85, AMVETS Post 85 of Beecher, Moose Lodge 802, the Citizens Utility Board, 4th Ward Republican Organization, and the 4th Ward Republican Booster Club. You will always be loved and missed. Rest in peace. We love you. Your family. Visitation will be from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the Clancy-Gernon Funeral Home in Bourbonnais. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Bradley. Burial will be in Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Kankakee. Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Association or to Hospice of Kankakee Valley.

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Chuck Senesac's Dad and Sister:

Charles Senesac -- Beverly Hills, Fla.

Charles T. "Chuck" Senesac, 80, of Beverly Hills, Fla., formerly of Manteno, died Sunday (Jan. 13, 2008) in Lecanto, Fla. A service of remembrance will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Beverly Hills Chapel of Hooper Funeral Homes, Inverness, Fla. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Citrus County, P.O. Box 641270, Beverly Hills, FL 34465.

Mr. Senesac was a retired maintenance supervisor in the appliance manufacturing industry. He worked at Armstrong World Industries for 14 years, Bradley Roper for 17 years, and Kankakee Roper for 15 years. He was born May 30, 1927, in Manteno. He was a U.S. Navy Seabee in the Pacific and the Philippines during World War II. He was a member of Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church, Beverly Hills. He was also a member of the American Legion Post 155, Crystal River, and a life member of the DAV. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and making stained glass.

Surviving are his wife, Joanne E. Senesac of Beverly Hills; one son, Charles H. Senesac of Panama City, Fla.; one daughter and son-in-law, Barbara and Jimmy Gallman of Ft. Myers, Fla.; one stepson and stepdaughter-in-law, James S. and Patty Verchio of Tampa, Fla.; one stepdaughter, Lisa Mietzner of Jefferson City, Mo.; 13 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

His parents, Harvey J. Senesac and Bessie Woods; and one daughter, Beverly O'Connor (1-13-06) are deceased.

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O'Connor, Beverly (Chuck Senesac's Sister) 2006-01-16

Beverly O'Connor -- Kankakee Beverly J. O'Connor, 53, of Kankakee, died Friday (Jan. 13, 2006) at Loyola Medical Center in Maywood, following an extended illness. Visitation will be at Clancy-Gernon-Hertz Funeral Home, west Kankakee. Rev. George Auger will officiate.

Inurnment will be in Kankakee Memorial Gardens at a later date. Memorials may be made to the family wishes.

Mrs. O'Connor was born July 28, 1953, in Kankakee, the daughter of Charles and Edna Lehnig Senesac. She had worked as an RN for the American Red Cross and at the Provena St. Mary's Med Centre Lab. She was a member of St. Patrick's Catholic Church, the Moose Lodge and the American Kennel Club. She enjoyed dancing, camping and raised Boxers.

Surviving are her husband, Patrick C. O'Connor, whom she married June 17, 1978, at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Kankakee; one son, Ryan O'Connor of Melbourne, Fla.; one daughter, Kara O'Connor of Kankakee; two grandchildren; her father of Odell, Fla.; one sister and brother-in-law, Barbara and James Gallman of Ft. Myers, Fla.; and one brother, Charles Senesac of Panama City, Fla.

Her mother is deceased.

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Ann Goggins loses her husband in a tragic accident. I will keep you updated as I learn more -

A Country Club Hills teen whose out-of-control van killed a Frankfort resident early Tuesday on Interstate 57 north of Manteno, was driving under the influence of drugs, according to state police. Darryl L. Montique, 18, was also cited for improper lane use and failure to wear a seatbelt following the 6:50 a.m. crash that killed Larry Offermann, 52, an employee of FCA Flooring Specialists of Bradley, and the husband of National City Bank executive Ann Goggins Offermann.

Offermann was dead at the scene, said Kankakee County Coroner Bob Gessner. Montique was taken to Provena St. Mary’s Hospital in Kankakee for treatment of nonlife-threatening injuries, said police. A report on his condition was not immediately available. Police said Montique’s northbound van crossed the median and struck Offermann’s auto head-on. Kankakee County Coroner Bob Gessner pronounced Offermann dead at the scene at 7:30 a.m. Gessner said Offermann was wearing a seatbelt. Fire and rescue personnel had to extract the victims from the wreckage. Funeral arrangements for Offermann are pending at the Clancy-Gernon Funeral Home in Bourbonnais.

Larry Offermann

(Husband of Ann Goggins Offermann)

Larry Offermann -- Bourbonnais Visitation for Larry J. Offermann, 52, of Bourbonnais, will be from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. today at the Clancy-Gernon Funeral Home in Bourbonnais. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Friday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Bradley, where he was a member. The Rev. Tony Nugent will officiate. Burial will be in All Saints Cemetery, Bourbonnais. Memorials may be made to Bishop McNamara High School. He died Tuesday (June 10, 2008). Mr. Offermann was a professional in the floor covering industry for 34 years. He had worked the last 28 years at Floor Covering Associates of Kankakee Inc. in Bradley. He was born July 27, 1955, in Kankakee. He was a 1974 graduate of Bishop McNamara High School. He enjoyed auto racing, boating, snow skiing and slalom waterskiing. Surviving are his wife, the former Ann M. Goggins, of Bourbonnais, whom he married April 26, 1980, at St. Martin of Tours Catholic Church, Kankakee; two sons, Adam J. Offermann of Maui, Hawaii, Drew T. Offermann, attending Southern Illinois University in Carbondale; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Karen and Jeff Senesac of Bourbonnais, Tari and Jon Olszewski of Clifton; one brother, Gary Offermann of Bradley; three half sisters, Tonna and Ross Winks, Nikki and Aaron Fuerst, and Tiffany Offermann; three sisters-in-law and two brothers-in-law, Mary Kay and Randy Morel of Bourbonnais, Fran and Bruce Sparenberg of Remington, Ind., Patricia Dahn of Kankakee; and several nieces and nephews. Deceased are his father, Donald Offermann; his mother, Ardis Dubuque Peterson, who died April 3, 2008; and one brother, Barry.

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Mother of Chiqutia Love Sargent

Ms. Helen Ruth Love Williams October 04, 1936 - July 13, 2008

Helen Ruth Love Williams was born on October 4, 1936 in Louisville, Mississippi to the late Washington and Winnie Coleman Love. Helen confessed a hope in Christ at an early age and had been a member of the Second Baptist Church. She retired from the Dwight Correctional Center and Kankakee County Sheriff’s Office in Community Relations, until her illness. Helen loved to travel, sew and bake.

Helen departed this life on Sunday, July 13, 2008 at the Bradley Royale Nursing Center. She is survived by her sons, Derek Love of Aroma Park, IL, Norvell (Lori) Love of Bourbonnais, IL & Dremier Williams (Tascha Short) of Stone Mountain, GA; daughters, Chiqutia (Gregory) Sargent of Kankakee, IL, Darcel (Larry) Paden of Colleen, TX, & DeWanda Williams of Glen Burnie, MD; sister Linda J. Love of Kankakee and brothers, D.C. (Ora) Love & Larry (Rosa) Love both of Kankakee; 14 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, special friends, Berniece Lyons of Kankakee, Annie Ruth Simpson of Beaumont, TX & Patricia Haynes of Sacramento, Ca, nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.

She was also preceded in death by brother, Louis Love, nephew, Rev. Rickey Love and friend Betty Walker.

Funeral Information Visitation will be on Thursday, July 17, 2008 at the Jones Funeral Home from 6p.m. to 8 p.m. The funeral service will be on Friday, July 18, 2008 at the Second Baptist Church, 717 N. Wildwood Ave at 11 a.m. The Revs. Tyler J. Prude and Rev. James L. Hudson will officiate. Burial will be in Mound Grove Cemetery.

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Visitation for Arletta M. Menard, 80, of Bourbonnais and longtime Kankakee resident, will be from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday at the Clancy-Gernon-Funeral Home, Bourbonnais. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Friday at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, Kankakee. Father Charles Wheeler will officiate. Burial will be in All Saints Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the family wishes. She died Sunday (Aug. 17, 2008) at her home. Mrs. Menard was an LPN at St. Mary's Hospital and Bourbonnais Terrace. She was born July 17, 1928, in Salina Township, the daughter of David and Myrtle Bastien Jones. Her husband, Paul L. Menard, whom she married Oct. 17, 1948, at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, in Kankakee, died Jan. 8, 1996. She was a member of St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, where she sang in the choir and helped direct the RICA program. She enjoyed crocheting, cooking, gardening, traveling, reading, music and theater. Surviving are eight sons and seven daughters-in-law, Jamie and Joanie Menard of Crawfordsville, Ind., Michael and Linda Menard of Doylestown, Pa., David and Suzanne Menard of Limestone, Timothy Menard of Kankakee, Bill Menard of Bourbonnais, Patrick and Rosa Menard of Bourbonnais, Warren and Lori Menard of Lafayette, Ind., Mark and Gina Menard of Lees Summit, Mo., Diane Menard of Doylestown; four daughters and sons-in-law, Polly and Donald Lovasz of West Des Moines, Iowa, Mary and Michael Kohl of Grant Park, Maria and Michael Dempsey of Strausburg, Pa., Ellen and Ron Wetterling of Libertyville; 43 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Rosemary and Bill Barton of Poway, Calif., Darlene and Michael Novack of Hobe Sound, Fla.; and two brothers and one sister-in-law, David Jones of Downers Grove, Jerry and Claudia Jones of The Villages, Fla. Deceased are two sons, Allen and Adam; one brother, Donald Jones, and two sisters, Frances Januski and Patricia Ronek. Please sign her guestbook at clancygernon.com

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Paul Offenbecher's Mom

Visitation for Margaret C. Offenbecher, 84, of Kankakee, will be from 9:30 a.m. Wednesday until the 10:30 a.m. services at St. John United Church of Christ. The Rev. Barbara Lohrbach will officiate. Burial will be in Mound Grove Gardens. Memorials may be made to St. John United Church of Christ Youth and Mission Fund. She died Saturday (Oct. 4, 2008) at Riverside Medical Center. Mrs. Offenbecher was a grade school teacher in Wisconsin and Illinois for five years. She was also the church secretary for St. John United Church of Christ and did substitute teaching. She was born June 8, 1924, in Kankakee, the daughter of Thomas and Bertha Genz Coghlan. She was a veteran of the U.S. Navy. She was a graduate of Iowa State Teachers College (Iowa State University) with a teaching degree. She was a member of St. John United Church of Christ, where she taught Sunday school and sang in the choir. She volunteered in several ways, including Meals on Wheels, tutoring and Operation Friendship. She was very creative, loved learning and sharing her gifts. She enjoyed painting, porcelain painting, crocheting, bowling, needlepoint, gardening, writing, playing the organ, and traveling, especially cruises and winters in Arizona. Surviving are her husband, Joseph Offenbecher, whom she married June 26, 1954, in Kankakee; two sons and daughters-in-law, Paul and Donna Offenbecher of Urbana, Alan and Kristen Beth Offenbecher of North Aurora; three daughters and two sons-in-law, Patricia and David Grant of Kankakee, Jean and Pete Hill of Canton, Ga., Linda Offenbecher of Westchester; eight grandchildren and one great-grandchild; one sister; one brother; one sister-in-law; and many nieces, nephews and cousins. One brother, William Coghlan, is deceased. Please sign her guestbook at schrefflerfuneralhome.com.

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Betty Jane Metz, 85, of Palm Coast, Fla., formerly of Kankakee, died Saturday (Jan. 17, 2009) at Grand Oaks Nursing Home in Palm Coast. There will be no visitation or services. Cremation rites have been accorded. Coastal Cremation, Palm Coast, was in charge of arrangements.

Mrs. Metz had been a third-grade teacher in the Bradley schools for several years and was a substitute teacher in the Kankakee school system until retirement. She was born July 20, 1923, in Kankakee, the daughter of Hugh and Florence Bringstaff Ball. Her husband, Glenn H. Metz, whom she married Aug. 23, 1952, in Kankakee, died Dec. 23, 1990. She was a 1941 graduate of Kankakee High School and received her teaching degree in 1945 from Olivet Nazarene College. She was a member of the Worldwide Church of God.

Surviving are one daughter and son-in-law, Deborah and Rick Shabi of Palm Coast; one son and daughter-in-law, Daniel and Debra Metz of Munster, Ind.; one stepson and stepdaughter-in-law, Leland and Janet Metz of Bourbonnais; one stepdaughter, Pamela Metz of Denver, Colo.; eight grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; and three sisters, Lois Greer, Sarah Wolfe and Mary Massey, all of Indiana.

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