John Calmes Sr.'s obituary , Passed away on December 21, 2022 in Kankakee, Illinois

John Calmes Sr.

January 30, 1938 - December 21, 2022 (84 years old)

Kankakee, Illinois

John Calmes Sr.'s obituary , Passed away on December 21, 2022 in Kankakee, Illinois

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John Calmes Sr.

January 30, 1938 - December 21, 2022 (84 years old)

Kankakee, Illinois

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John Calmes Sr. Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved John Calmes Sr. (Kankakee, Illinois), born in Crawford, Mississippi, who passed away at the age of 84, on December 21, 2022. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of John Calmes Sr. or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.

He was predeceased by: his parents, John Calmes and Annie Mae Wilson; his children, Willie Dean, John Calmes Jr., Carmaletha Hodges and Wanda Monroe-Briscoe; and his sister Frances Saulsberry.

He is survived by: his children, James Monroe (Christine) of Chicago, IL, Tony Monroe (Wanda) of Minnesota, Douglas Willingham (Sheila Calloway) of Kankakee, IL, Marc Calmes of Kankakee, IL, Lucille Mack (Terry) of Bradley, IL and Sherika Harris (Levester) of Bourbonnais, IL; his brother-in-law Albert Hairston of Bradley, IL; and his close friend Roy Brooks of Kankakee, IL. He is also survived by grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

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