Dorothy E. Kanosky

Dorothy E. Kanosky, 92, a lifelong resident of Kankakee, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, August 15, 2021. Dorothy was born May 5, 1929, in Buckley, IL. She was the daughter of Carl and Minnie (Salmon) Schuldt. She married Leo Kanosky at St. Patrick’s Church in Kankakee on April 30, 1949. Leo preceded her in death. Dorothy’s pride and joy was her family, particularly her grandchildren and great- grandchildren. Her smile lit up the room when at family gatherings. Other loves of Dorothy’s life included watching sports and putting together puzzles. She also never missed an episode of Jeopardy. Dorothy previously worked as a pharmacy technician at Southside Pharmacy and Westwood Pharmacy. Dorothy also worked at the family business, The Learning Tree and volunteered with a local literacy program. Dorothy is survived by two sons and daughters- in- law: Albert “Skip” (Rita) Kanosky of Bourbonnais and Daniel (Barbara) Kanosky of Indianapolis. Surviving grandchildren include Michael (Deanna) Kanosky, Caroline (David) Adrieansen, Meghan Kanosky, Danielle Kanosky and Marc Kanosky. Dorothy was blessed with four great-grandchildren, Allison, Owen, Caileigh and Logan. Also, by her brother William Schuldt, and sisters-in-law, Gerry Schuldt and Mary Schuldt, and lifelong best friend Margaret Kanosky. In addition to her spouse, Dorothy is preceded in death by her parents and four brothers: Elmer, Arnold, Gilbert, and Raymond Schuldt. Visitation for Dorothy will be Saturday, August 21, 2021 from 9:00-10:30am at Jensen Funeral Home, 3639 E. State Rt 17 Kankakee, IL (1 ½ miles east of I57 on the north side of the road) with the funeral service at 11:00am at St. John Paul II Catholic Parish 956 S. 10th St. Kankakee, IL (west campus, formerly St. Martin Catholic Parish) Burial will follow at Memorial Garden Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the wishes of the family.