Kathleen Regnier

Kathleen Regnier, age 83, passed away peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of love, kindness, and devotion to her family. Kathleen was born on January 19, 1943, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Kankakee, Illinois, the daughter of Edwin J. and Audrey Catherine (Hiser) LaRocque. She married the love of her life, James Regnier, on November 9, 1968, and together they shared many years of love and family. She is survived by her daughter, Kristine Blum, son-in-law Mike Blum; her son, Joseph Regnier, daughter-in-law Christa Regnier; sister, Mary Margaret Cunningham; brother, Bill LaRocque, sister-in-law Melody LaRocque; brothers-in-law, Tom Regnier and Rick Regnier; sister-in-law, Pat Regnier and several nieces and nephews. She was the proud grandmother of and survived by Katlyn Post, Kelsey Post, Brian Regnier and wife Paige Regnier, Lainey Regnier (fiancé, Beck Lalbeisen) Logan Regnier, and Christian Regnier. Kathleen was also blessed and survived by her great-grandchildren, Parker James Halbeisen, Rowan Regnier, Audrey Phyllis Dundas, and Declan Regnier. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, James Regnier; her parents, Edwin J. and Audrey Catherine LaRocque; her son, Brian Patrick Regnier, who passed away in 1993; her brother, David L. La Rocque, and sister-in-law Debbie LaRocque; brothers-in-law Don Regnier and Tom Cunningham; sister-in-law Sharon Regnier. Kathleen will be remembered for her love of family, her caring heart, and the many cherished memories she created with those she loved. She will be deeply missed by her family, and all who had the privilege of knowing her. A Celebration of Life will be held on Friday, August 14, 2026 at Deer Ridge Barn, 4345 W 1500 N, Kankakee, IL from 5pm to 10pm. A funeral mass will be said Saturday, August 15, 2026 at 10am at St. George Catholic Church with burial to follow at St. George Catholic Cemetery.