Gerald F. Bertrand Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Gerald F. Bertrand of Kankakee, Illinois, born in Reddick, Illinois, who passed away on January 31, 2024, at the age of 83, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
He was predeceased by : his parents, Roman Bertrand and Cecile Bertrand; his sister Diane; his brother-in-law Jack LaFond; his stepson Daniel Bultman; and his niece Amy LaFond.
He is survived by : his pet Sophie; his wife Nancy Bertrand of Kankakee; his sons, Kenny Bertrand, Terry Bertrand and Tim Bertrand (Vickie) of Kankakee; his stepdaughter Jennifer Graveline (Joe) of Kankakee; his grandchildren, Savana Bertrand, Bethany Gates (Jeremy) of Bradley, Brooke Graveline (Anthony Nocera) of Oak Park and Rylan Bultman of Chebanse; his great grandchildren, Anelaina Bertrand, Ayana Gates of Bradley, Kaiden Gates and Alexei Gates; his siblings-in-law, Ted and Dinah LaFaber of Bourbonnais; and his nieces and nephews, Tina Bowers (Mark) of St. Anne, Dawn Jett (Brian) of Kankakee, Marc LaFaber of Bourbonnais and Eric LaFaber (Kori Malone) of Wilmington.
Memorials may be made to Boys Town or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
