Jacqualine Alette Napoleon

Jacqualine Alette Napoleon, 82, of Homewood passed away Saturday, February 21, 2026. She was born January 4, 1944 at St. James Hospital, Chicago Heights, IL, the daughter of Jacques and Virginia Lutz Napoleon. Surviving are her sister, Roz Piunti of Scottsdale, AZ; nephews Samuel (Paula) Napoleon, William (Mandy) Napoleon, and Mike Piunti of AZ; many nieces and nephews on the Mannel side of the family on the East Coast; and many great and great-great nieces and nephews in Illinois. Special friends Debra Messina, Stacey Daniari, and Martina Martin. Preceding her in death are her parents and two brothers, Leonard Napoleon and Robert Mannel. Jacqualine worked as an administrator for many years at Univar Solutions, formerly known as McKesson Chemical. She retired from there in March of 2016. She enjoyed bowling, reading, watching soap operas, and loved animals. She was a huge advocate for animals, donating to many charities throughout her life. Cremations rites have been accorded. Jensen Funeral Home in Kankakee is handling the arrangements.