Pamela Bierbaum

Pamela Bierbaum, age 62, of Kankakee, passed away peacefully in her home the morning of Friday, June 16, 2023, surrounded by loved ones. She was born December 12, 1960, in Kankakee, the daughter of James and Barbara Duggan. Pamela owned and operated her own daycare for many years. She enjoyed gardening, and was also a dedicated member of St. John Paul II Church, and volunteered much of her time there. Surviving Pamela are her five children, Carolyn DeLahr, Jacquelyn DeLahr, Taralyn (Jerod) Duby, Brian DeLahr, and Joshua Bierbaum; one sister, Debi Graeber; two brothers, Tom (Kelly) Duggan and Mark (Ronda) Duggan; ten grandchildren, Theodore Bethel, Isaiah Ramirez, Salisaty Ramirez, Hanna Rose, Mackinzie Jones, Sadie Duby, Grayson Duby, Olivia DeLahr, Elijah DeLahr; one great-grandchild, Da’Kyri Parker; and many nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by one grandson, Brenden Rose; her parents, James and Barbara Duggan; one sister, Barbara Roach; and four brothers, Channing Duggan, John Duggan, Robert Duggan, and David Duggan. Visitation for Pamela will be held at Jensen Funeral Home in Kankakee on Friday, June 23, 2023, from 11:00AM - 1:00PM. A funeral mass will be held at St. John Paul II Church in Kankakee at 1:30PM. Immediately following mass, Pamela will be laid to rest at St. Peter’s Catholic Cemetery in Clifton. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the wishes of the family.