Melody Lynn Drake

Melody Lynn Drake, 61, Kankakee, peacefully passed away on Thursday, March 7, 2024, at the Citadel of Bourbonnais. Melody was born on September 9, 1962, the daughter of James Sr. and Rosalind Krohn. She married Gary Drake on March 20, 1993, at Bethel Baptist Church in Bourbonnais. Melody was a home health provider for many years. She was an active parishioner at the Bethel Baptist Church in Bourbonnais. Melody is survived by her mother, Rosalind Krohn; stepson, David Watson; stepdaughter, Jennifer; 3 sisters, Yvonne Rigney, Heather Fox, Amanda (Justin) Yelland; brother, James Krohn Jr. (Stephanie). She is preceded in death by her husband Gary Drake; father, James W F Krohn Sr.; brother-in-law, Jay Rigney. Cremation rites have been accorded. Visitation will be held on Saturday, March 16, 2024, at the Bethel Baptist Church in Bourbonnais starting at 11am until the service at 1pm officiated by Pastor Gary Harner. Jensen Funeral Home in Kankakee is handling the arrangements. Memorials may be made to the wishes of the family.