Alice McWilliams

Alice McWilliams, 82, of St. Anne, passed away at home surrounded by family on Wednesday, August 27, 2025. She was born on December 13, 1942, the daughter of Marcel and Alice Mary (Coash) Frechette. She loved her Sadie Lynn and the many dogs that she rescued from the shelters. She was passionate about volunteering to help dogs and always said that “They don’t talk back”. Alice also helped to rescue a horse that she named Nevada and ensured that he was placed in a good home. She was devoted to her volunteer work with the Cancer Society for 18 years, Zonta, ATA, River Valley Rescue, Sunrise Animal Rescue, and Kankakee Humane Foundation. Most of all she loved being with her family and her extended friends that became family. Alice is survived by her 2 daughters, Tina (Don Fay) Kramer, Lori (Ron) Shreffler; 5 grandchildren, Dustin Kramer, Joey (Eva)Tackett, James Tackett (Misty Johnson), Stephen Shreffler (Brianna Doty), and Seth Shreffler; 10 great grandchildren, Eli, Nico, Trinity, Trevor, Bayleigh, Lyssa, Gracelynn, Autumn, Abel, and Kayne. She is preceded by her parents, Alice and Marcel Frechette; daughter, Lisa McWilliams; sisters and brothers-in-law, Iris and Glen Davis, Arlene and Morris Menser; fiancé, Steve Just; son-in-law, Chris Kramer; best friend, Melanese Reeves. Cremation rites have been accorded. A celebration of life will be held at Jensen Funeral Home in Kankakee from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Sunday, September 7, 2025, with a luncheon to follow at the Aroma Park American Legion. A special "Thank you" goes out to Gayle for adopting Sadie Lynn, she couldn't be in a more perfect home. A private burial will take place at Mount Calvery Cemetery on Monday, September 8, 2025. In lieu of flowers, please send memorial donations to Gayle’s Rescue located at 3770 Serenity Parkway, Kankakee, IL., 60901. Venmo donations will also be accepted at @gaylemagnuson48.