Paul A. Odette

Paul A. Odette, 64, of Bourbonnais, passed away Wednesday, November 22, 2023, at his home. He was born May 26, 1959, in Kankakee, the son of George and Teresa Odette. Paul was a member of Grace Baptist Church of Kankakee. In 1979, he married Robin Sjuts. He enjoyed fishing, golfing, bowling, and watching high school football with his longtime friend, Dennis Laurent. Most of all he loved spending time with his family, they meant the world to him. Paul is survived by his wife, Robin Odette; daughters, Kelli (Ken) Hasbargen of Clifton and Amanda (Joe) Belott of Crescent City; sons, Brian (Akeishia) Odette of Piper City and Michael Odette of Bourbonnais; brothers, Ken (Alice) Odette of Denver, CO and Leonard “Spike” Odette of Surprise, AZ; sister, Madonna Winge of Valparaiso, IN; six grandchildren, Connor, Katelyn, Hope, James-Paul, Scarlett, and Rhett; as well as life-long friend, Dan Ruark. He is preceded in death by his parents, a brother, Eugene Odette, and a grandson, Damien. Visitation will be held Monday, November 27, 2023, from 3pm until the funeral service at 7pm at Jensen Funeral Home, Kankakee. Memorials may be made to the wishes of the family.