Merry Lou Hendrickson

Merry Lou Hendrickson, 80, of Kankakee, passed away Monday, September 26, 2022. She was born October 5, 1941 in Chicago Heights the daughter of Clarence and Harriett Prebstle. On October 6, 1962 she married Benson Hendrickson in Park Forest. She worked for Riverside Medical Center for 36 years working various jobs, her final job being Administrative Assistant for the foundation. She was a longtime member of St. Paul Lutheran Church. Merry Lou loved watching birds and planting flower gardens. Most of all she loved spending time with her dog, Abby. Merry Lou is survived by her two sons, Chris Hendrickson of Kankakee and Daniel (Kim) Hendrickson of Limestone; a brother, John (Ursula) Prebstle of New Lenox; two grandchildren, Emilie Hendrickson and Will Hendrickson. She is preceded in death by her husband, Benson Hendrickson; her parents; and her special friend, Tom Hoffman. Visitation will be held Monday, October 3, 2022 at Jensen Funeral Home from 9am until the funeral service at 11am with Pastor Karl Koeppen officiating. Burial will immediately follow at Kankakee Memorial Gardens. Memorials may be made to the wishes of the family.