Jose Gonzalez-Jimenez

José Guadalupe González Jiménez, age 87, of Kankakee, Illinois, passed away on September 4, 2026, in Kankakee. He was born on March 12, 1939, in Mexico, to the late Julio González Tovar and María Jiménez Marín. José married Josefina González Arellano in Mexico in 1965. They shared many years together and built a loving family. Josefina preceded him in death in 2020. José was a self-employed landscaper and was a hardworking man who took pride in his work. He had a special love for gardening and enjoyed tending to plants and making things grow. He was also a member of St. Anthony Catholic Church, where his Catholic faith was an important part of his life. José was a devoted family man and was blessed with two sons, Efrain (Jennifer) González and Jose G. González (Ria Bisbikas); five daughters, Maria Elia González, Luz Evelia (Jose Luis) Unzueta, Maria Delia (Ramon) Martinez, Martha González and Elvia González; 19 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren; brother, Ismael González; sister, Consuelo Ramirez. He will be deeply missed by his children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, extended family, and friends. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Josefina; son, Jose G. González; parents, Julio González Tovar and María Jiménez Marín; and family members, Roberto, Rafaela, Evangelina, Pedro, and Eziquiel who went before him. José will be remembered for his strong work ethic, his love of gardening, his faith, and, most importantly, his love and devotion to his family. His memory will live on in the hearts of those who knew and loved him. Visitation will at Jensen Funeral Home on Tuesday, September 8 from 9-10 am followed by a funeral mass at 10:30 am at St. John Paul II Catholic Church officiated by Fr. Matthew Pratscher. Burial will take place at Queen of Heaven Catholic Cemetery. May José Guadalupe González Jiménez rest in eternal peace.