Manuel Jimenez

Manuel Jimenez, 85, of Kankakee, passed away Friday, July 5, 2024. He was born November 19, 1938, the son of Jose and Refugio Jimenez. He was a Master Machinist and a private contractor for the Navy. Manuel help build houses in Mexico for the poor. He was a car expert, soccer player, and Pastor. Manuel is survived by his children, Juan Jimenez, Manuel Jimenez, and Claudia J. Rodriguez; siblings, Juana Gutierrez and Jose Antonio Jimenez; 23 grandchildren and 22 great grandchildren. He is preceded in death by Juan Jimenez. Visitation will be held Saturday, July 13, 2024, from noon until the memorial at 3 p.m. at Jensen Funeral Home, Kankakee.