Edward Denham

Edward Denham, 57, of Kankakee, formerly of Harrisburg, passed away on Monday, April 3, 2023, at his home. He was born May 8, 1965, the son of Edward Denham Sr. and Stella Mae Howell (Johnson). Ed was a loving and caring son, dad, grandpa, brother, uncle, cousin, and loving friend. He enjoyed riding his Harley, and being a dad and grandpa. He was proud of his children and grandchildren most of all. He will be missed by many. Edward is survived by five children, two with whom he did not share blood, but raised as his own, Carmen Hamilton, mother of Jennifer (James) Denham Dismuke of Harrisburg, Blake Denham of South Bend, Indiana, and Traci Webb, mother of Bradley Denham (Whitney, Kevin) of West Frankfort; two sisters, Carolyn White of Kankakee and Paula Olena of Harrisburg; one brother, Dennis Britt of Eldorado; 15 grandchildren, Xavier, Monet, Jocelyn, Jayden, Avianna, Braidyn, Acacia, Analia, Nicole, Braxten, Alana, Theo, Brando, Delaney and Zaiden; and many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends, including a close niece, Laura, and close nephew, Larry. He is preceded in death by his parents; and two brothers, Stewart and Art Britt. Visitation for Edward will be held at Jensen Funeral Home in Kankakee on Tuesday, April 18, 2023, from 4:00PM until the memorial service at 7:00PM. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the wishes of the family.