Jack J. Mollema

Jack Jacobus Mollema, age 75, of St. Anne, passed away peacefully in his home on Saturday, August 26, 2023. He was born on September 28, 1947, in Doereght, Netherlands, the son of Broer and Trijntje “Tina” (Jellema) Mollema. On April 28, 1973, he married Linda Mollema at Christian Reformed Church in Momence. Jack was a hard worker; he was a supervisor for Peterson Puritan, a manager at K&B Candy for 18 years, and retired from Merisant Equipment after 10 years. Prior to his experiences in supervising and managing, he served in the United States Army for several years. He was very tech savvy and enjoyed anything to do with computers and TV. He liked to go camping and, more than anything else, he loved spending time with his family. Jack is survived by his dear wife of 50 years, Linda Mollema; his children, David (Lori) Mollema of Kankakee, Jason (Sara Gordy) Mollema of Arnold, MO, and Angela (Erick) Jackson of Kankakee; one sister, Christina Ineka (Keith) Shults; five grandchildren, Jacobus (Coby) Mollema, Bascom Jackson, Cadin Mollema, Alynn Jackson, and Daniel Mollema; two step grandchildren, Claire Griffin and Tristian Griffin; many in-laws; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins. He is preceded in death by his parents, Broer and Trijntje Mollema; one brother, Jerry Mollema; and one sister, Jane VanDerVliet. Visitation for Jack will be held at Jensen Funeral Home in Kankakee on Thursday, August 31, 2023, from 4:00PM until the memorial service at 7:00PM. Chaplin Jerry Gregoire will officiate. Jack will be laid to rest at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery in Elwood; burial will remain private. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Fisher House Foundation: https://www.fisherhouse.org/get-involved/ways-to-give/