Harlan T. Cobb

Harlan Thomas Cobb, 78, of Kankakee, passed away Sunday, January 23, 2022 at his home. He was born July 16, 1943 to the late Netter Cobb and Marybell Washburn in Kentucky. On August 17, 1962 he married Mary Jane Holdman and together they had biological & adopted children. He worked as a heavy equipment operator for Local 150 and retired from Vulcan Material. He also worked for Meadowview ice cream. He owned C&C Disposal and Uncle Harlan’s Used Cars for many years. Harlan is survived by his loving wife of almost 60 years, Mary Jane Cobb; and his biological and adopted children, Charlotte A. (Duane Arnette) Hanners of St. Anne , Mary “Angie” Toby (late Martin Evers) of St. Anne, Rebecca “Becky” (fiancée Antoine Grimmett) of Bourbonnais, Patty (Ken) Williams of Kankakee, W. Charles (Deanna) Cole of Des Moines, Iowa, Peggy (Tim) Glaze of Kankakee, and Patty Smith of Bradley; 7 grandchildren, Sierra, Thomas, and Deric Hanners, Michael and Marlies (Serjio Barbosa) Toby, Johannah, Zachary (fiancée, Stephanie), Xavier “Ex-man) Rohlfs; many adopted grandchildren; 5 great grandchildren, Jaylin, Leah, Liam, Caiden, and Baby Girl Zara on the way; and a brother, Wayne Washburn; as well as many nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents, 2 brothers, a sister, and his grandparents. Harlan enjoyed playing bingo, WWE Wrestling, every western he could watch, John Deere, and tinkering in his garage with special projects. Most of all he loved spending time with his family. Visitation will be held Thursday, January 27, 2022 from 4pm until 7pm at Jensen Funeral Home. A service will be held Friday, January 28, 2022 at Jensen Funeral Home, Kankakee at 11am with Pastor and son, W. Charles Cole officiating. Burial will immediately follow at Mound Grove Cemetery. Memorials may be made directly to the family (or Jensen Funeral Home) to help with final arrangement costs.