Natalie A. Nantista-Brouillette

Natalie A. Nantista-Brouillette, 59, of Bourbonnais, passed away Friday, August 9, 2024, at her home. She was born November 6, 1964, in Kankakee, the daughter of James Nantista and Sharon Paquette. Natalie owned and operated Tiger’s Den in Herscher and Field of Dreams in Cullom. Over the years, she was also the kitchen manager at Golden Corral, Harvest View in Herscher, and West Gate in Fairbury. Natalie enjoyed music, especially classic and movies. She also was an avid reader and loved anything Stephen King. Natalie’s favorite holiday was Halloween; with her family she put on a free haunted house for the community for many years. Most of all she loved spending time with her family. Natalie is survived by three sons, James R. Bushey of Kankakee, Justin A. Bushey of Bourbonnais, and Jason A. Bushey of Denver, CO; her father, James (Donna Emringer) Nantista of Kankakee; mother, Sharon Paquette of Bourbonnais; sisters, Amber Nantista of Kankakee, Danielle Blaylock of Bourbonnais, and Audra Paquette of Kankakee; a granddaughter, Carlee J. Bushey. She is preceded in death by a sister, Angie Martin. A Celebration of Life will be held Thursday, August 22, 2024, from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Jensen Funeral Home, Kankakee. Memorials may be made to the wishes of the family.