LuAnn Grant

LuAnn Grant, 64, of Kankakee, Illinois, passed away on Thursday, May 21, 2026, at Riverside Medical Center. She was born on May 29, 1961, in Kankakee, Illinois, to Ira and Ruby (Thadden) Kramer. LuAnn spent many years working as a deli worker at Meijer before her retirement. She enjoyed bowling and especially cherished spending time with her family and friends. Her kindness, sense of humor, and dedication to those she loved will be remembered by all who knew her. LuAnn is survived by her son, Adam Merrill; her daughter, Sara Austin, and son-in-law, Steven Austin; her sister, Janet Cote, and brother-in-law, Brian Cote; and her grandchildren, Donovan Merrill, Lee Smith Jr., Peyton Dandurand, Braydon Austin. She also leaves behind many extended family members and friends who will miss her dearly. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ira and Ruby Kramer; her sisters, Linda Naese and Cheryl Bischert; and brother, Chris Kramer; one grandchild, Savannah Austin. LuAnn family will forever treasure the memories they shared with her and find comfort in knowing that her legacy lives on through the many lives she touched.