Loretta Fox

Loretta Fox, 93, of Kankakee, peacefully passed away on Thursday, April 11. 2024, surrounded by her loved ones. Loretta was born on January 26, 1931, the daughter of Frank and Helen (Lojas) Penksa in Chicago, IL. She was married to Joe Fox in Chicago, IL. Loretta is survived by her daughter, Kate; 5 grandchildren, Lisa, Joe, Jason, Heather, Jennifer; 8 great grandchildren, Ryan, Brenda, Lianna, Matt, Noah, Marlon, Makenzi, and Rowan; daughters-in-law, nieces, nephews, godchildren, and their families. She is preceded in death by her husband, Joe Fox; sons, Joe, Bob, and Jim Fox; her parents; a brother and sisters. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the charity of your choosing. . “The woman who creates and sustains a home, and under whose hands children grow up to be strong and pure men and women, is a creator second only to God.” ― Helen Hunt Jackson