Vern R. Mook

Vern R. Mook, 68, of Kankakee, passed away Wednesday, July 8, 2020 at St. Mary’s Hospital. He was born July 9, 1951 in Kankakee, a son of Raymond L. and Pearl A. (Miller) Mook. He worked at Gould National Battery and Nucor Steel. Vern is survived by his children, Jody (Jim) Lohse, Jeff G. Mook, Miranda (Mike) Griffith, Laura (Paul) Kurtz, and Audra Mook; sisters, Maggie (Mike) Sandusky and Sue Welch; 12 gradnchildren, Ian, Ella, Parker, Chelsea, Blake, Alexia, Tyden, Jett, Maxton, Daylee, Rayma, and Oliver; 1 great grandchild, Cadence, and one on the way; former wives, Sue, Mary, Jackie, and Suzette; and many nieces and nephews. He is proceeded in death by his parents; brother and sister-in-law, Ray and Jackie Mook; a sister, Mary Garrett; and his honorary daughter, Stephanie Martin. Vern loved fishing, camping, music, nature, old westerns, Native American culture, and most of all his family and friends. Services are private and will be held at the convenience of the family. Memorials may be made to the wishes of the family.