James R. Norton Obituary
It is with sadness that the passing of James R. Norton of Kankakee, Illinois is shared. James, born on November 22, 1940 in Minneapolis, Minnesota, passed away on August 4, 2026. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of James R. Norton to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his daughter Kimberley Franklin (Gene); his grandson Blaine Norton; and his brothers, John Norton, Michael Norton and Alan Lee "Rusty" Norton.
He is survived by: his wife Lynette Norton of Kankakee; his sons, Matthew Norton (April) of Limestone, Patrick Norton (Taylor) of New Ross, IN and Christopher Norton (Marbely Roman) of Manteno; his grandchildren, Lisa, Ariel, Angel, Paul, Justin, Harmony, Avery, Emiliano, Blakely and Heartlyn; his great grandchildren, Logan, Lennon, Everett, Kimberley-Ann and Violet; and his siblings, Judy Wilhoyt of Kankakee, Patricia Gies of Bourbonnais, Richard Norton (Agnes) of Emporia, KS, Candace Hunte of Kissimmee, FL and Gerald Norton (Judy) of Martinton.
Memorials may be made to the wishes of the family.
