David Edward Trost

David E. Trost, 56, of Bradley, passed away, Friday, August 22, 2025. He was born April 19,1969 in Kankakee, the son of James E. and Jayne A. (Hartman) Trost nka Jayne A. LaMarre. David was a machinist that used his skills designing extraordinary art sculptures out of scrap metal and built a custom rat rod. David, also, enjoyed kayaking, bicycling, fishing, hiking and free form skiing. He is survived by his mother and stepfather, Jayne A. (D. Louis) LaMarre of Manteno, brother, Jeffrey (Mary) Trost of Chebanse; stepbrother, Louis LaMarre; stepsister, Karey (Gary) Cary; nephews, Alex (Amanda) Trost, Michael, Billy; nieces, Rachel (Tony), Sarah, Maddy and Abbey; aunts, Donna Trost, Pam Hasen, and Pixie (Don) Burleson; as well as several cousins and friends. David is preceded by in death by his father, James; paternal and maternal grandparents; uncles, Frank Trost, Dale Hanson, and Harold "Butch" Heath. Special thanks to L & N Engineering, Riverside Hospital, Rush Hospital, Miller Rehabilitation Center, doctors, nurses and staff. Visitation will be held at Jensen Funeral Home in Kankakee on Tuesday, August 26, 2025 from 4:00 pm - 7:30 pm. Bishop Christopher Glancy will be officiating the funeral at 7:30 pm. Memorials can be made to the family wishes.