Betty Jean Bennett

Betty Jean Bennett, 69, of Bourbonnais, passed away Monday, September 19, 2022, at her home. She was born August 16, 1953, in Kankakee, the daughter of Lester and Florence (Miller) Kibbons. On October 31, 2001, she married Michael W. Bennett. She was a dental assistant for many years working at various offices in the area. She also worked at Wal-Mart as an associate prior to her retirement. She was a volunteer firefighter at Limestone Fire Department and a member of The Woman of The Moose. Betty enjoyed playing bingo on Facebook, as well as many other games. She loved to watch cooking shows and reality shows. She also was known to bake a lot of cookies around the holidays. Most of all she loved spending time with her family. She is survived by her husband, Michael Bennett; her daughter and son-law, Aimee and Dean Kuk; 3 stepdaughters, Michelle, Jennifer, and Amy; four siblings, Richard Kibbons, Bob (Joyce) Kibbons, Terry Kibbons, and Carol Kibbons; her sister-in-law, Leona Kibbons; two granddaughters, Baylee and Chloee Kuk; step-grandchildren, Cody, Nicholas, Ethan, Michael, Jesus, Jacob, Noah, Gage, Jordan, and Isabella; step-great grandchildren, Braiden, Michael, Olivia, Emma, and Khaleesi; many nieces and nephews; as well as her loving dog, Toby. Preceding her in death are her parents; siblings, Nancy (Erwin) Kretzmeier, Larry Kibbons, and Danny Kibbons; as well as her beloved dog, Zak. Visitation will be held Thursday, September 29, 2022 at Jensen Funeral Home, Kankakee from 9am until the memorial service at noon with Wes Mills officiating. Burial will be at Kankakee Memorial Gardens. Memorials may be made to the Riverside Healthcare Foundation Diabetes Center.