John "Charlie Man" Riley

John “Charlie Man” Riley, 70, of Bourbonnais, formerly of Kankakee passed away Sunday, February 2, 2025 at Presence St. Mary’s Hospital. He was born May 29, 1954 in Tutwiler, Mississippi, the son of Charlie and Ida Mae Riley. John “Charlie Man” enjoyed volunteering for the Salvation Army, playing cards, and watching tv, especially, Judge Mathis. He attended Shiloh Full Gospel Baptist Church in Kankakee. He is survived by his brothers, Henry Sherman of Kankakee and Jerry Sherman of Kankakee and several cousins in the Kankakee and Chicago areas. John “Charlie Man” is preceded in death by his parents, Charlie and Ida Mae Riley; siblings, Mary Pilson, Charlie Riley, Alice Riley, Will Riley and Robert Riley. Jensen Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.