Janice Boucher

Janice Y. Boucher, 71, of Bradley, passed away on Sunday, November 1, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on January 12, 1955, in Chicago, IL, the daughter of Joseph James and Bertha Sue. Janice spent nearly 50 years with the love of her life, David J. Boucher. They started their Love Story at Chances R in September of 1978. They married at the Ramada Inn in Bradley, IL on November 11, 1995. Janice was a devoted homemaker who was guilty of loving her children too much, they were her life. She attended Kankakee Community College (KCC) for nursing and worked as a nurse’s aide, and studied at KCC for the LPN program. Even well past her nursing career, she always had a nurse’s heart. Janie, Janet, Janice, Jane, Jan, mom, or grandma, as her loved ones called her, was an avid reader who often embraced a good true crime novel. She enjoyed putting puzzles together and word games; always engaging her sharp mind. She especially LOVED gambling; cards, dice, and going to “the boat.” Her home held many poker nights and memory-making around the kitchen table. Most of all, Janet loved her family. Always putting the needs of her loved ones before her own, she was the beloved matriarch and made her home the gathering place. Family meant everything to her, and nothing brought her greater happiness than spending quality time with those she loved. She especially cherished the memories made with her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Whether it was holidays, birthdays, or cooking up a home cooked meal for her loved ones, Janie treasured every moment. Janice will be remembered for her caring heart, her dedication to her family, and the special place she held in the lives of everyone who knew her. Surviving are her loving husband, David J. Boucher of Bradley; her children, David Jr. of Orlando, FL, Dana of Orlando, FL, Tina (Chad) of Kankakee, IL, Amy (Chris) of Fort Worth, TX, and Joe (Steph) of Eminence, MO; her siblings, Donna, Billy (Rose), Cindy, Mark (Joann), Theresa, and Ricky; grandchildren, Nick, Lucy (Joe), Mike (Korynn), Alexis (Zach), Adam (Kelly), Brice, Daniele, Babushka (Adrian), Joey, Nate, Liverwurst (Jordan), and Luka; great grandchildren, Lylha (Nick), Skyla, Traven, Christabelle, Hunter, Meela, Rory, Jase, Arabella, Athena, Alexander, Avelina, Felix, AJ, Elowynn, PJ, Evelyn, and Atlas; and a great-great grandbaby on the way; special friends, Kay and Linda; as well as many nieces, nephews, and cousins. Janice was preceded in death by her parents; her siblings, Linda, Sherry, Timmy, and Vicki; nephew and niece, Billy and Becky; brother-in-law, Earl; and special friend, Loretta. Please join us for a celebration of Janet’s life at an open house on Saturday, December 5, from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. at our family’s home in Bradley, Illinois. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made according to the wishes of the family or to the food pantry at Center of Hope on Schuyler, A Client-Choice Food Pantry in Kankakee.