Francis "Jim" J. Caise Jr.

Francis (Jim) J. Caise Jr., 77, of Bradley, passed away Wednesday, June 26, 2024, at the Manteno Veteran’s Home. He was born April 11, 1947, in Chicago the son of Francis J. Sr. and Wilma (Conover) Caise. Francis served in the United States Marine Corps. On October 9, 1976, he married Debra S. Fisher at St. Anne Catholic Church, St. Anne. He was a truck driver for most of his life, most recently Hoekstra Transportation. He was a member of the American Legion, St. George Post 1164 and the Marine Corps League Attachment #1253. Francis was an avid Chicago White Sox and Chicago Bears Fan. He loved to watch baseball, tell stories, go bowling, and play cards. Top Gun was a staple in his household, he liked watching it so much he burned through many VHS and DVDs. He also enjoyed attending all of his children and grandchildren’s events and activities. He is survived by his beloved wife, Debra Caise of Bradley; children, Dawn (James) Davis of St. Anne, Christopher (Amanda) Caise of Bradley, Mary Caise of Kankakee, Sarah (Dan) Johnston of Kankakee, and Emily Caise of Bradley; sisters, Debra Caise of Bloomington, Cindy (John) Weisenstein of WI, Diana Freisinger of Iowa, and Jeanne Smith of Texas; a brother, Thomas Caise of Kankakee; grandchildren, Alexandra, Emma, Ava, Kori, Hunter, and Madelyn; as well as several nieces and nephews. Francis is preceded in death by his parents. Visitation will be held Tuesday, July 2, 2024, from 9 a.m. until the funeral service at 11 a.m. at Jensen Funeral Home, Kankakee with Father Dan Belanger officiating. Burial will immediately follow at St. Patrick Catholic Cemetery, Momence. Memorials may be made to the wishes of the family.