Kathyleen Buckman

Kathyleen Buckman, 74, of Bonfield, Illinois, passed away peacefully on August 2, 2026, in Kankakee. Born on December 17, 1951, in Kankakee, Kathylene was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend whose love and kindness touched everyone who knew her. She cherished time spent with her family and found her greatest joy in the lives and accomplishments of her children and grandchildren. Kathylene was preceded in death by her loving husband, Robert Buckman; her parents, Ruth Eileen Dolan Burton and Ambrose Hector Burton; and her siblings, Sharon Pement, Harold Burton, Howard Burton, John Burton, and Charles Burton. She is survived by her brother, James Burton; her children, Daniel (Barb) Buckman and Stacey (Steve) Granzow; and her eight beloved grandchildren: Hayden, Khylee, Emma, Gabby, Isabella, Lillian, Everett, and Eleanor. Kathylene will be remembered for her unwavering love for her family, her generous spirit, and the warmth she brought to every gathering. Her legacy lives on through the many lives she touched and the family she loved so deeply. She will be greatly missed and forever remembered by her family, friends, and all who had the privilege of knowing her. Visitation will be Saturday, August 15th, 2026 from 3pm until the memorial service at 5pm, held at Jensen Funeral Home, 3639 IL-17, Kankakee, IL 60901.