Sigrid Draper

Sigrid “Siggy” Draper, 83, of Bourbonnais, passed away Wednesday, July 20, 2022. She was born September 3, 1938 in Kankakee, the daughter of Harry and Merva (Kral) Conklin. On June 6, 1956, she married James “Jim” Draper in Crescent City. For over 40 years she owned and operated Cypress Tavern in Kankakee that was passed down to her by her parents Harry and Merva Conklin. The Cypress Taven had been owned by Conklin family for 100 years. Siggy was a woman of many talents. She had a passion for crocheting and sewing. She loved to swim under the sun and snow mobile in the winter. She cared for many houseplants and even grew her own fruits and vegetables, making her own jams with her fruits. In her youth, Siggy also held the position of lead flutist throughout high school. After marrying Jim, they spent much of their free time traveling across the states. Siggy was very involved with St. Rose Church, and later with St. Martin’s of Kankakee. Siggy is survived by her beloved husband, Jim Draper; her children, Dawn (Gary) Bufford, Michelle (Harold) Faulkner, and James (Becky) Draper; grandchildren, Nick (Jayme) Bufford, Drew (April) Bufford, Cris (Alyssa) Bufford, Scott (Holly) Faulkner, Samantha (Jon) Farl, Rachel Draper, and Paige (Kyle) Grey; 13 great grandchildren; and special friends Joan and Mark Hebert. She is preceded in death by her parents, Harry and Merva Conklin, her daughter, Allison Baggett, and sister, Joy Hansen. Arrangements for Siggy’s Celebration of Life are forthcoming. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Uplifted Care of Bourbonnais. Uplifted Care is a local hospice facility, focused on providing extra care and improving the quality of life for loved ones. Checks and donations may be made out and sent to Uplifted Care at 482 Main Street NW Bourbonnais, IL 60914.