Leola was a retired mental health tech at Manteno State Hospital. She was a member of Bible Witness Camp in Pembroke Township. ; two sons, Anton Burks, of Phoenix, Ariz., and Dawayne B. Surviving are one daughter, Diane McDonald, and one son, Davis McDonald, both of Pembroke Township; four grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. Friday, Feb. 10, until the 11 a.m. funeral service, both at New Vision Missionary Baptist Church, 1501 East Merchant St., Kankakee. An additional time for visitation will be from 10 a.m. Friday until the 11 a.m. funeral services, also at the church, with the Rev. Jensen Memorial Chapel Obituaries in Kankakee, IL He attended Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Hopkins Park. Born in Heartwell, Nebraska to Frank P. and Hattie M. Theis (ne Gilsdorf), she was the 7th of 10 children. She was born Feb. 13, 1939, in Chicago, the daughter of Herman and Oleva Windom Huff. Burial will be in Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery in Elwood. and NAACP. Cremation rites will be accorded. Once you've done your best to invent an organized plan, it won't be good enough. Her hobbies included cooking, gardening, doing crossword puzzles and reading the Bible. Low 42F. He considered himself an aficionado when it came to Hip Hop music and he loved talking and watching sports. Join this email list to be kept abreast of breaking news. 174 were here. Obituaries. Burial will be in Momence Cemetery in Momence. Surviving are a son, Andre Bridges Jr., of Pembroke Township; five daughters, Shaniqua Johnson, of Pembroke Township, Marquisha Johnson-Bridges, of Pembroke Township, Darneisha Bridges, of Pembroke Township, Juaniesha Sherrod, of Pembroke Township and Anto'Nya Crite, of Pembroke Township; and special friend, Courtney Baines. Barbara Ann Barrows Rogers was born in Atlantic, Iowa on April 1, 1933 and passed away on Christmas Eve December 24, 2022 in San Mateo, California. He was born Nov. 17, 1930, in Batesville, Miss., the son of Floyd and Willie Mae Davis. He was born Feb. 28, 1948, in Lexington, Miss., the son of Charles Draine and Mattie Wilkins. COVID 19 restrictions require face masks and social distancing. James Dickerson, 78, of Pembroke Township, passed away Sunday (Oct. 13, 2019) at Riverside Medical Center in Kankakee. Preceding her in death were her husband, Eddie Roundtree; son, Carton Lindsley; daughter Sytrice Simmons; son, Scott Smith Sr.; and brothers, Vernon Smith, Anthony Longino and Roy Lee. Also surviving are a brother, Eugene (Pearl) Graham, of Chicago; and a sister, Mabel James, of Pine Bluff, Ark. Survivors include her husband, Joe. A resident of the area for 55 years, she was a member of Greater Goodwill Missionary Baptist Church in Momence and on the mother's board at the church, enjoyed playing bingo and was an avid Chicago Bulls fan. Shea worked as an assembly worker at KCTC. She was an area resident for 50 years. He was a resident of the Kankakee County area for 53 years. Surviving are three daughters, Paris Thompson, of Kankakee, Aiyanna Thompson, of Georgia, and Angelina Thompson, of Bourbonnais; his parents, Vinson and Ernette Thompson, of Jacksonville, Fla.; one sister, Andrea (Michael) Harris, of Jacksonville, Fla.; one brother, Christopher Thompson, of Jacksonville, Fla.; and one granddaughter, Camry Thompson, of Bourbonnais. Michelle Crowell, 36, of Kankakee, passed away May 5, 2019, at Riverside Medical Center in Kankakee. Cremation rites will be accorded. Surviving are two daughters, Rachel Peden and Meria Peden, and two sons Jhonny Peden and Earnest Lee Peden, all of Chicago Heights, and Eugene Harris, of Pembroke Township. Surviving are his wife, of Pembroke Township; three sons, Anthony (Monica) Taylor, of Brianroad, Md., Clarence (Tasha) Riley Jr., of Marietta, Ga., and Terrence Beverly, of Minnesota; five daughters, Carla (Lynell) Watts, of College Park, Ga., Mentoya Williamson, of Alexandria, Minn., Pamble Nichols, of St. Louis, Mo., Pearlie (Terrance) Nichols, of Phoenix, Ariz., and Dea (Anthony) Richardson, of St. Burial will be in Momence Cemetery in Momence. 30 S. Water St., Second floor, Suite A, Franklin, IN 46131. Burial will be in Momence Cemetery, Momence. Surviving are one daughter, Johnna Works, of Dallas, Texas; four brothers, Gregory Parker, of Bensenville, David Parker, of Chicago, DeWayne Parker, of Buffalo, N.Y., and Chris Bradford, of South Holland; seven sisters, Shirley (Kenny) White, of Chicago, Gail Parker, of Kankakee, June Parker, of Chicago, Jacqueline McGree, of Homewood, Alicia (Chris) Bradford, of South Holland, Angela Shumate, of Palos Park, andJo Ann Shumate, of Lombard; and two aunts, Martha Mack, of Buffalo, N.Y., and Elma Keys, of Dolton. George Washington Sr. Community Food Pantry, Pembroke Senior Citizens Group and Kankakee County Sheriff Auxiliary Police. Will Thurman, 17, of Gary, Ind., passed away Thursday (March 21, 2019) in Norcross, Ga. Christine was a secretary at the Kankakee County Administration Building. To sign up for our daily email messages of comfort and . Jeffery enjoyed fishing. Terrence was a member of the Catholic faith. in Pembroke Township, where she was assistant church mother and on the communion committee. Mary Sneed, 63, of St. Anne, passed away Sunday (Nov. 20, 2016) in Country Club Hills. ; two brothers, Alex Outlaw, of Kankakee, and Mark Outlaw, of Chicago; 12 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. Alesia M. Brown, 55, of Pembroke Twp., passed away Dec. 8, 2015, at Riverside Medical Center in Kankakee. Burial will be in Momence Cemetery. She received a Bachelors Degree in Criminal Justice from Ashford University. She was born on December 31, 1942 in Weymouth, Massachusetts to Margaret and Stanwood Hines. Visitation will begin at 10 a.m. Friday, Sept. 24, at Leggett Funeral Home in Hopkins Park. Jareer was a resident of the Hopkins Park area for 43 years. Kankakee: Daily Gazette and Democrat. He was born April 15, 1962, in Chicago, the son of John Shumate and Dorothy Parker. She was born Oct. 20, 1960, in Batesville, Miss., the daughter of Charles Pollard and Maudie Dowdy. Mashawri was a laborer. If you have an event you'd like to list on the site, submit it now! Preceding him in death were his father; and his maternal grandparents. Road, Pembroke Township, with the Rev. Burial will be Saturday, Feb. 18, in Strawbridge Cemetery in Ethelsville, Ala. Binnie McCottrell, 83, of Pembroke Township, passed away Jan. 21, 2023, at Citadel nursing home of Bourbonnais. Church, Hopkins Park. Jeds mischievous antics and infectious laughter could bring a smile to anyones face. Ameiyah Jones, 18 months, of Kankakee, passed away April 7, 2018, at Presence St. Mary's Hospital in Kankakee. Terri Lynn Lee, 59, of Kankakee, passed away Wednesday (Nov. 5, 2014) at Riverside Medical Center in Kankakee. Church in Hopkins Park, where she was part of the Mothers' Board, finance team, pastor's aid committee and a trustee. She enjoyed cooking and spending time with her grandchildren. Ruthy Glosson, 86, of Pembroke Township, passed away Nov. 8, 2014 at home. Mary Ann Hall. Featured Obituary. Kenneth Staples officiating. Her hobbies included playing bingo, playing card games, dancing and cooking. Juanita was a retired social worker from Illinois Veterans Home in Manteno. in Pembroke. She was born June 9, 1947, in Kankakee, the daughter of Louis and Elsie Borshnack Dumas. You must ally yourself with experts in every field you can identify to develop a flawless plan. Leona Childress, 87, of Pembroke Township, passed away Sunday (July 13, 2014) at her home. Kevin C. Jarrett, 31, of Kankakee, passed away June 29, 2017. Antwanne Marcellus Brady, 41, of Des Moines, Iowa, passed away on Tuesday (Nov. 18, 2014) at Mercy Hospital in Des Moines, Iowa. Preceding her in death were a stepdaughter; stepson; two brothers; a sister; mother-in-law; and brother-in-law. He was a member of NABVETS 0084 Pembroke Township Chapter. Her hobbies included playing Bingo and playing cards. The Rev. Joe Glass Jr., of Rantoul, and Michael Glass, of Elgin; four daughters, Marsha Perry, of Pembroke Township, Mae (Tommy) Wallace, of Urbana, Eileen Holliday, of Kankakee, and Carrie Glass, of Pembroke Township; seven brothers, Willie A. She was born Oct. 7, 1945, in Ripley, Tenn. Lela was a homemaker and a resident of the Momence area for 50 years. Burial will be in Momence Cemetery, Momence. At 17 Jimmy joined the US Navy and served on the USS Ulvert M. Moore in the Pacific. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. Monday, Dec. 27, until the 11 a.m. funeral services at Church of the Cross, 13043 E 2260S Road, Pembroke Township, with the Rev. Surviving are her two nieces, Ardell Thompson, of Washington DC, and Erica (Kieran) Carden, of Maryland; three nephews, Kevin Simmons, of Washington DC, Paul Virgo, of Maryland, and Larry Walker, of California; and great nieces, Chelsea, Patricia, Natalie, Carden, and Sophia Virgo. Preceding him in death were his father and mother, and grandfather, Rev. She was born March 21, 1956, in Little Rock, Ark., the daughter of John Lewis and Thelma (Hicks) Bridges. The Rev. Betty Mae was a homemaker and a resident of the Pembroke Township area for 70 years. Survivors include his wife, Eula Hullum, of Pembroke Township; two sons, Cubie (Cassandra) Hullom, of Jonesboro, Ark., and Isiah (Janet) Williams, of Springfield; three daughters, Phyllis (Ernie) Mobley, of Jonesboro, Ark., Brenda Hullum, of Kankakee, and Roshanda (Victor) Escobar, of Kankakee; one brother, George Hullum Jr., of Chicago; one sister, Pairy Lee Broom, of Chicago; two stepdaughters, Ramona Williams, of Kankakee, and Rena (Jimmy) Childs, of Bourbonnais; 34 grandchildren; and a host of great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. Jacqueline's favorite hobby was shopping. Preceding her in death were her husband; parents; one brother; one sister; and one daughter. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 8, until the 11 a.m. funeral service at Bible Witness Camp, 16089 E 2500S Road, Pembroke Township, with the Rev. He had been a resident of the Kankakee County area for 75 years. Find service information, send flowers, and leave memories and thoughts in the Guestbook for your loved one. The Daily Journal Obituaries in Kankakee, Burial will be in Momence Cemetery in Momence. ; and three nephews, Kenneth Faulkner, of Kankakee, Cedric Thomas, of Chicago, and William Lamar (Jeralyn) Thomas, of Richton Park. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. Saturday until the 11 a.m. funeral service at Christian Hope M.B. - Daily journal (Kankakee, Ill.) (DLC)sn 91055270 (OCoLC)24074179 Medium v. Library of Congress Control Number sn91055269; OCLC Number 24074087 Preceding Titles Kankakee Republican-News (Kankakee, Ill.) 1931 to 1945 . Dorothy was a resident of the Pembroke Township area for 15 years, a homemaker, and enjoyed cooking, gardening and shopping. Dora was a retired receptionist from Presence St. Mary's Hospital in Kankakee. He was a resident of the Pembroke Township area for 52 years. Preceding her in death were her father; one son; and one grandchild. Private burial will follow at 11:30 a.m. in Momence Cemetery, Momence, with the Rev. Mr. Ivy was a laborer for highway construction companies, and a member of Local 751. James was the owner of Jayco Building Maintenance Company. Surviving are one daughter, Rose M. Butler, of Spring Lake Park, Minn.; four sons, Jerry Butler, of University Park, Melvin Smith, of Kankakee, Lorenzo (Witonna) Butler, of West Lafayette, Ind., and Grant Smith, of Menard; her mother, Clotee Murray, of Pembroke Township; one sister, Cozett Beloach, of Chicago; four brothers, Curtis (Cleatie) Butler Sr., of Pembroke Township, Curly Butler, of Chicago, Roscoe Jr. (Carolyn) Butler, of Kankakee, and Larry (Bernice) Murray, of Kankakee; eight grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. Barbara (Bebe) Sullivan was born May 30, 1935, to William Lynus Dufau and Frances Grace Dufau (Carlson) in San Francisco where the family lived until she moving to San Mateo when she entered high school and met Dan. He was preceded in death by his parents and three brothers. Kelvin Thomas Sr. officiating. Clay Brian Butler Sr., 52, of Indianapolis, Ind., and a former Kankakee County area resident for 15 years, passed away Thursday (Oct. 6, 2016) at St. Vincent Hospice Center in Indianapolis, Ind. Also surviving are one sister, Maurine Sylvester, of Grandberry, Texas; one brother-in-law, Conrad Robinson, of Momence; one sister-in-law, Jackie Robinson, of Los Angeles, Calif.; and his mother-in-law, Edith Robinson, of Kankakee. A Go Fund Me account has been established for the Thurman Family. Road, Pembroke Township, with the Rev. Mae was a retired machine operator for Nestle Company. His hobbies included playing basketball and spending time with family and friends. Charles was a heavy equipment operator for Gallager Asphalt Company and a resident of the Pembroke Township area for 40 years. He enjoyed riding horses, playing basketball and video games and music. She was a senior at Kankakee High School. (Avanda) Brown, Jacksonville, Ark. She was a Kankakee area resident for 60 years. PEMBROKE TOWNSHIP Betty Dowdy, 60, of Pembroke Township, passed away July 20, 2020, at Riverside Medical Center in Kankakee. Rodney Lake officiating. Steven W. Brewer Sr., 67, of Pembroke Township, passed away Saturday (April 13, 2019) at his home. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. Tuesday, May 27, until the 11 a.m. funeral services at Victorious Life Christian Center (Church of the Cross) in Pembroke Township. Ronald Bartlett officiating. She was born Nov. 11, 1936, in Sicily Island, La., the daughter of Brazil and Lettie Page Virgin. Louis Barnes will officiate. Lavaida Moore, 77, of Kankakee, passed away Sept. 20, 2016, at her home. He was a counselor at Garden of Prayer Center and a resident of the Pembroke Township area for 60 years. Preceding her in death were her husband, Frank; son, Frank Jr.; four brothers, James, Harry, Darryl and Joe Pickens; son-in-law, Vermell Lockett; and great-granddaughter, Aiya Robinson.