Joseph N. "Joe" Offenbecher's obituary , Passed away on January 27, 2026 in Kankakee, Illinois

Joseph N. "Joe" Offenbecher

September 10, 1925 - January 27, 2026 (100 years old)

Kankakee, Illinois

Joseph N. "Joe" Offenbecher's obituary , Passed away on January 27, 2026 in Kankakee, Illinois

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Joseph N. "Joe" Offenbecher

September 10, 1925 - January 27, 2026 (100 years old)

Kankakee, Illinois

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Joseph N. Offenbecher Obituary

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Joseph N. Offenbecher (Kankakee, Illinois), who passed away on January 27, 2026, at the age of 100, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Joseph N. Offenbecher to show support.

He was predeceased by: his parents, John Offenbecher and Mary Offenbecher (Kray); his wife Margaret Coghlan; his daughter Patricia Grant; and his sister Mary Grierson.

He is survived by: his children, Paul Offenbecher (Donna) of Urbana, Jean Hill (Peter) of Georgia, Alan Offenbecher (Kristen Beth) of Plainfield and Linda Offenbecher of Westchester; his son-in-law David Grant of Kankakee; his grandchildren, Beth, Jeff, Amanda, Julia, Gregory, Michael, Samuel and Zoe; and his great grandchildren, Payton and Samantha. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Kankakee Valley Theatre Association, Honor Flight Chicago, and St. John United Church of Christ.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Schreffler Life Story Funeral Homes



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St. John United Church of Christ
1045 W River St, Kankakee, IL 60901

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Feb 21

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St. John United Church of Christ
1045 W River St, Kankakee, IL 60901

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