John L. Diekman

John L. Diekman, 62, of Bourbonnais, passed away Thursday, January 7, 2021 at Aperion Care Center in Marseilles. He was born October 25, 1958 in Chicago the son of Wesley and Lucille (Heusman) Diekman. On November 20, 1989 he married Sylvia Elmore in Kankakee. John enjoyed a variety of activities, such as, fishing, car shows, football, war movies, and Price is Right. He was a member of the College Church of the Nazarene and worked as a truck driver. He is survived by his loving wife, Sylvia; son, Joshua (Erin) Diekman of Gilbert, Arizona; daughter, Mindy Diekman of Paxton; stepson, Larry McDainel of Joliet; stepdaughter, Lesile (Nick) Arvetis of Westmont; his mother, Lucille Diekman; sister, Jenny (Bill) Street of Arizona; and brothers, Wesley (Norma) Diekman of California and Eric Diekman of Arizona. John is proceeded in death by his father. Visitation will be held Tuesday, January 12, 2021 from 3 pm until the service at 6 pm at Jensen Funeral Home, Kankakee. We ask that you please follow the state’s guidelines where masks/face coverings and distancing are concerned. On behalf of the family and the funeral home staff, we would like to thank you for your cooperation. Memorials may be made to the wishes of the family.