Joseph Michael Kenny Jr.

Joseph Michael Kenny Jr., 55, of Kankakee, Illinois, passed away on March 4, 2026, at the Citadel Nursing Home in Kankakee. Joseph was born on August 14, 1970, the son of Joseph Michael Kenny Sr. and Edna Belle Williams. He spent his life surrounded by family and those who knew him best. Joseph is survived by his sisters, Veronica (Maurice)Smith, Sheri Smith, and Rebecca Stewart, and his brother, Dan Blankeship. He also leaves behind four nieces and six nephews who will remember him as a beloved uncle. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph Michael Kenny Sr. and Edna Belle Williams. Joseph will be remembered by his family for the place he held in their lives and the memories they shared together. Graveside services will be held in Hudson, Florida, at Grace Memorial Gardens Funeral Home.