Kankakee Times

Jeanne M. Regnier, aged 90, of Kankakee, passed away on Monday, January 20, 2025, at Heritage Village. She was born on January 11, 1935, in Bradley to Justin and Loretta Benoit. In 1958, she married Donald L. Regnier at Maternity B.V.M. Catholic Church. Jeanne spent many years at Home Appliance, retiring as an office manager, and found joy in reading, golfing, and traveling with her husband. A faithful parishioner of St. John Paul II-West Campus.

Survived by son Rodney Regnier, daughters Donna Cote and Christine Regnier, sister Patricia Bermel, brother Mark Benoit, grandchildren Joshua Yonke, Rachel Yonke, Jarrett Regnier, Alaina Regnier, great-grandchildren Damon Gash and Zaire Taylor, and several nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by husband Donald Regnier, parents, sisters Barbara Pool, Lorna Regnier, brother-in-law James Pool, sister-in-law Ann Benoit.

Visitation on January 25, 2025, at Maternity B.V.M. Catholic Church followed by a funeral Mass. Rev. Jason Nesbit presiding. Interment at All Saints Cemetery in Bourbonnais. Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association. Arrangements by Clancy-Gernon-Hertz Funeral Home in Kankakee.

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