Norma Jean Meents

Norma Jean Meents,66, of Sammons Point passed away early Thanksgiving morning at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, after a brief illness while surrounded by her family. She was born February 18,1957, at St Mary’s in Kankakee, the daughter of Lester and Monette (Redman) Harrington. Norma married the love of her life, Karl Meents June 19th 1972. Preceding her in death were her parents; 3 brothers, James Merritt, William E. Harrington, and Joe E. Harrington; one sister, Elizabeth Soucie; grandson, Stuart. Surviving are her husband of 51 years, Karl Meents, one son and two daughters; Murray (Heather) Meents of Roberts IL, Kim (Randy) Dooley of Battle Ground IN, and Amanda (Scott) Hicks also of Battle Ground IN, 23 grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren; four brothers, one sister, and two sister-in-laws, Robert Harrington of Mt. Vernon, IL, Russell Harrington of Watseka, IL, Ron Merritt of Kankakee, IL, Donald (Rose) Merritt of Piper City, IL, Carol (Gary) LaGesse of Vero Beach, FL and Connie Harrington of Herscher, IL. Norma worked at Raco – Burns – Securitas security from 1985 to 2005, before finishing her working days as a switchboard operator at St Mary’s hospital from 2005 to retirement in 2021. She made many long lasting friends among co-workers. Norma loved her Husband, Children, Grandchildren, and Great-Grandchildren. She had accepted Jesus Christ as her Savior. Norma loved traveling, was an avid reader and TV addict, a firm believer in our 2nd Amendment Right to Bear Arms, and loved the United States of America. Memorial Services will be on Saturday, December 2, 2023 from 2PM until 6PM at Jensen Funeral Home, 3639 E IL-17, Kankakee, IL 60901. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to The American Cancer Society. Jensen Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.