Merikay Deuschle Gilmore

Merikay Deuschle Gilmore, 79 of Kankakee, IL passed away peacefully on February 25, 2020. She was born on February 6, 1941 in Chicago, the daughter of Walter C. and Ruby L. Deuschle of Kankakee. Her parents preceded her death. She was a graduate of Kankakee High School with the class of 1958 and a graduate of Illinois Wesleyan University in 1962. Merikay belonged to the Kappa Kappa Gama Sorority and achieving the National Society. She was a former Office/Owner of Deuschle – Gilmore Insurance Agency Inc. Merikay was very active with the Jr. Service League of Kankakee and worked as Vice President of Kankakee Community College, starting the “ALIVE” literacy program. Thru out the years she was involved with “Golly Whoppers”, which performed plays for the local grade students. She also worked for Peoples Bank Investments Stockbrokers. Merikay enjoyed life and has had many great experiences through the years. She enjoyed sports and playing golf and tennis. She always has been a person who enjoyed talking and visiting with people, especially attending her grandchildren’s sporting events. Surviving are her husband Bill Gilmore of Kankakee whom she married in 1962 in Kankakee, IL while both were attending Illinois Wesleyan University. One Child; Pat Gilmore of Kankakee and Daughter-in-law, Laurie H. Gilmore. Four Grandchildren; Ellen Gilmore (Drew) Ogrentz, Max Gilmore, Mary Gilmore and Maurice Gilmore. Cremation rites have been accorded. Jensen Funeral Home in Bourbonnais, IL is handling the arrangements. A Celebration of Life will be set at a future date.