Jimmy E. Jankowicz Obituary

We bid farewell to Jimmy E. Jankowicz of Kankakee, Illinois, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on October 14, 2025 at the age of 55. Jimmy touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Jimmy E. Jankowicz to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Rodger Gilreath and Karen Gilreath (Keryger); his brothers, Roger Gilreath and Jason Gilreath; and his grandparents, Phyllis, Edward Keryger, Juanita and Charles Gilreath.

He is survived by: his children, Jimmy Jankowicz (Nicole) of Oakwood Hills, Troy Vlach of Morris, Ryan Jankowicz of Springfield and Haillie Jankowicz of Springfield; his siblings, Christine Muncy of Kankakee, Leslie Jensen of Kankakee and Sean Gilreath of Kankakee; and his grandchildren, Jimmy, Emily and Noah.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, October 25th 2025 from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the Kankakee - Clancy-Gernon-Hertz Funeral Home (1480 W Court St, Kankakee, IL 60901).

Memorials may be made to the family wishes.