Bertha E. Duits

Bertha E. Duits, 81, of Ashkum, passed away Thursday, June 4, 2020 at St. Mary’s hospital in Kankakee. She was born March 30, 1939 in Baker,Oregon, a daughter of Alonzo and Bessie (Davis) Newton. On August 31, 1960 she married Henry Duits in Woodstock, IL. Bertha worked as a Machine Operator in Woodstock then moved to California where she enjoyed working at Button King and adored going to garage sales and antiquing with her sister-in-law, Lil Chaudoin. She also enjoyed playing bingo and bowling in her younger years. She loved taking walks around town, reading, and always loved listening to her favorite artist, Elvis. She is survived by her sons, Henry Jr (Renu Chaudhary) Duits of California, Raymond Duits; her daughters, Tykia Long of Ashkum, IL, Leanna (Duane Boyd) Thompson of Decatur, IL, and Melissa (Charles) Sjouwke of Kankakee, IL; two brothers, Joe (Mary Jo) Chaudoin and Jim (Diane) Chaudoin of Stockton, CA; three sisters, Beverly Elson of Vancouver, WA, Letha Lonzo of Tuscan, AZ, and Kathy (Danny) Jones of Portland, OR; her many grandchildren, Dustin and Megan Duits, Casey Horsch, Seth Rubo, R.J. Thompson, Lori and Sean Fabbri, Corey and Heather Harrington, Dylan Sjouwke, Jayden, Zoey, and Garrett Duits; 7 great- grandchildren. Bertha is proceeded in death by her husband, Henry; her parents; her brothers, Bob and Mike Chaudoin, and Bill Newton. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Jenson Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.