William Hubert

William J. Hubert, age 70 of Kankakee passed away peacefully in his home, surrounded by family Thursday, April 16, 2026. William was born July 16th, 1955, in Kankakee, the son of Earl and Eleanor (Hebert) Hubert. He married Beckie Sittig on October 6th, 1989. William worked for Bourbonnais School District 53, for over 30 years. William was known by many as a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and a wonderful friend. He enjoyed many hobbies. William was passionate about traveling and riding his motorcycles. He enjoyed scuba diving, playing his guitars, and photographing scenes of nature and birds. His love for his friends and family radiated in all the things that he did. Surviving is his wife, Beckie of Kankakee; two sons, and two daughters, Nick (Jessica) Hubert and their two sons, Carson and Geo of Gurnee, Mitchel (Paulina) of St. Anne, Julia (Phil) of La Porte IN, and Tania and her three children Katya, Jed, and Annika of Bradley. Surviving is five sisters, Deanna St. Aubin, Charlene Muse, Debra Hughes, Cheryl (Jim) Leadingham, Merissa Hubert; two brothers, Francis “Butch” (Sue) Hubert. Donald Hubert, nephew Marvin (Reneta) Patnaude, and many nieces, nephews, and in-laws. William is preceded in death by his parents; Earl and Eleanor, his father-in-law Arthur and Ramona Sittig, four sisters Janice, Sharon, Donna, Mary; Seven brothers, Earl, Jerry, Mike, Thomas, Raymond, James, John. Cremation rites have been accorded. Memorial of life will be held from 2:00pm-5:00pm on Saturday April 25, 2026 at Jensen Funeral Home in Kankakee. Father Vern Arseneau will officiate the service at 5:00pm.