Billie L. Bigler

Billie L. Bigler, age 85, of Bradley, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, on Wednesday, January 4, 2023 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Kankakee. She was born April 29, 1937 in Kankakee, the daughter of Frank & Marie (nee Wooldridge) Hutson. She was the beloved mother to Kevin (Silvia) Jordan of Phoenix, AZ, Dana (Robert) VanVoorst of Bonfield, IL, & Kendra (Brian) Gadbois of Bourbonnais, IL; the cherished grandmother to Kevin (Jessica) Jordan Jr., the late Kristina Jordan, Dustin (Jackie) Mezo, Megan VanVoorst, Matthew (Kelli) Gadbois, Stephany (Ashley) Gadbois and step-grandmother to Lindsay Clark, Angela VanVoorst, Shawna Gadbois & Nicholas Gadbois. She was also a loving GG to 16 great-grandchildren. The dear sister of Earl Hutson, Donna Barrera and Sherry Drazy, she is survived by several cousins including her special cousin Aline McHie and several nieces and nephews. Billie graduated from Kankakee High School in 1955. She retired from Commonwealth Credit Union and also worked at Bell FCU and Maternity BVM Credit Union. She enjoyed reading and watching movies, trying her hand at painting and walking at the Perry Farm. Most of all she enjoyed spending time with her family, especially for birthdays. Billie had the most giving heart and was always willing to give of her time. She was truly the best mother, grandmother and great-grandmother anyone could have. Preceding her in death were her parents, sister-in-law, Audrey Hutson, and two brothers-in-law, Benny Barrera and Dick Drazy. Cremation rites have been accorded. A Celebration of Life will be held Thursday, January 19, 2023, from 4 pm to 7 pm at Jensen Funeral Home in Kankakee. Private interment will be held Friday, January 20, 2023.