Edward Albert Lahners

Edward Albert Lahners, 74 of Kankakee, IL went to be with the Lord on February 1st 2024 after a short illness. Ed was born May 23rd 1949 to Edward and Zelphy Lahners of Bradley IL and was the 3rd of 10 children. He had 3 brothers and 6 sisters, older sister Nancy and brother Tom and then followed by his younger brothers Dave and Jerry and sisters Bonnie, Kay, Debbie, Patty, and Mary. Ed met Carol Altmyer whom he married on November 23rd 1968 and then spent the next 55 years happily enjoying life with each other. Together they had 3 children Angie (Gary Roberts), Paul Lahners, and Sallie (James Johnston), 7 grandchildren, and 4 great grandchildren. Ed's career was spent working for several area businesses and organizations working in the field of maintenance. He spent several years working for the Manteno school district, Camp Shaw-Waw-Nas-See, and the Kankakee YMCA. In his retirement years he also worked as a bus monitor for the Kankakee school bus system. Ed was a follower of Jesus Christ. He enjoyed working, fishing, tinkering on projects, and his grandchildren. Edward was preceded in death by his parents, his brother Dave Lahners, and grandson Micah Roberts. Ed was a friend to many and a loving spouse, father, and grandfather, he will be extremely missed by family and friends. There will be a Celebration of Life on Wednesday, February 7th at River Valley Christian Fellowship in Bradley Il. Visitation starts at 10:00 am with service starting at 11:00 am.