Jon W. Pearion

Jon Wayne Pearion, 79, of St. Anne, IL, passed away Wednesday, March 8, 2023, at Loyola Medical Center in Maywood. He was born New Year's Day, 1944 in Elgin, Illinois to parents Wayne and Virginia Pearion. After a happy courtship with Sue Hopp, the two were married in 1964 at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Elgin, IL. Jon pursued his career as a pharmacist for 50 years, 25 of those spent serving the Kankakee community through St. Mary's Hospital. Jon enjoyed reading mysteries and histories, solving sudoku puzzles, spending time outdoors gardening, cracking all kinds of jokes, and keeping busy with woodworking. He could often be found watching the Chicago Bears or the Chicago Blackhawk's games. Jon loved spending time with his family and greatly enjoyed his time in the Black Hills experiencing the beauty of nature, travel, and friendship alongside his wife and sister-and-brother-in-law. He is survived by his beloved wife, Sue Pearion of St. Anne; three bright children, Noelle (Dan) Landwehr of Hampshire, Chad Pearion of Kirkland, and Michelle (Bryan Kennedy) Pearion of Kankakee; three grandchildren, Erin, Lauren, and Andrew Landwehr; a brother, Tom Pearion of South Elgin; sister-and-brother-in-law, Betty and Gary Gunderson of South Dakota; Aunt Betty Fier of Branson, MO., many nieces, nephews, and cousins. Jon is preceded in death by his parents. A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, March 25, 2023, 1 - 4 PM at Jensen Funeral Home, 3639 E. State Rt. 17, Kankakee, IL 60901. In Lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Sunrise Center Animal Rescue located at 4370 E3500 S Road in St. Anne, IL, 60964.