Wingate Dupuis

Wingate Dupuis, 73, of Kankakee, passed away on Sunday, May 29, 2022, at his home surrounded by family. He was born July 4, 1948, in Kankakee, the son of Robert and Mary (Cane) Dupuis. On November 1, 1972, he married Barbara Spaulding, at Tinker Air Force Base in Oklahoma. Wingate is survived by his wife Barbara, 2 daughters; Claudia (Joel) Denault of Kankakee, Courtney (Brian) Jones of Westerville Ohio, a sister; Roberta (Hugh) Dupuis-Devlin of Chicago, 2 granddaughters; Amelia Denault and Morgan Jones, a brother and sister-in-law; Donald and Debbie Spaulding along with many nieces and nephews also survive. Proceeding Wingate in death were his parents, Robert and Mary and two brothers, Gerald and Vernon. Wingate served in the military (Air Force) for over seven years and was a chemical worker for over 31 years. He enjoyed Christmas in July, Jaycees, street cars, corvette club, and was an avid slot car racer. He also enjoyed travel, going to the beach and taking his granddaughters to Disney. There will be a memorial service later and cremation rites have been accorded. The family has requested memorials in Wingate’s name be sent to Uplifted Care in Bourbonnais. Jensen Funeral Home in Kankakee is handling the arrangements.