Myrna Kay Paulissen

Myrna Kay Paulissen (nee Monjon), 83, of Kankakee passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Thursday, April 11, 2024, in her home in Waterloo, IL. Myrna was born October 13, 1940, in Earl Park, IN, the daughter of George and Elizabeth Monjon (nee McDaniel). Myrna grew up in Earl Park, graduating from high school in 1958. In 1960, she moved to rural Kankakee and married Ron Paulissen. Myrna’s door was always open and the kitchen was warm with the smell of fresh candy and cookies. Myrna is survived by her three sons and three daughters-in-law, David (Susan) Paulissen of Waterloo, IL, Jeffrey (Debbie) Paulissen of Kankakee, and Randall (Erin) Paulissen of Peru, IL; one daughter, Colleen Pool of Homosassa, FL; one brother, Kenton Monjon of Elkhart, IN; and one sister-in-law, Cynthia (Richard) McBarnes of Bourbonnais. Also surviving are nine grandchildren who loved their grandma dearly; Katie, Sarah, Andy, Kyle, Sydney, Noah, Finn, Theo, and Graham; two great-grandchildren, Jack and Murphy; and many nieces and nephews who adored their Aunt Myrna. Preceding her in death are her beloved husband of 57 years, Ron Paulissen whom she married on May 7, 1960; her parents; an infant daughter, Susan E. Paulissen; granddaughter, Erica Paulissen; sister and brother-in-law, Sheila (nee Monjon) and James Paulissen; brother and sister-in-law, Terry and Virginia (nee Koerner) Monjon; two brothers, George “Max”, and Martin “Bucky” Monjon; her father-in-law and mother-in-law, Joseph and Dorothy (nee Grube) Paulissen. Myrna was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend to many. She loved sports, rooted for the Chicago Cubs and Indiana University Basketball, and spent many years coaching softball in Bonfield-Limestone. Myrna’s greatest passion was being a caretaker. Myrna owned an in-home daycare for over 20 years caring for children from infancy into grade school. She’ll be remembered for her legendary stories, rebellious attitude, and unwavering loyalty to her loved ones. Visitation will be at Schreffler Funeral Home, Kankakee Chapel, on Monday, April 15, 2024, from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. with a memorial service immediately following. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to the Erica Lynn Paulissen Memorial Scholarship Fund at www.cfkrv.org

Myrna Kay Paulissen

October 13, 1940 - April 11, 2024

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October 13, 1940 - April 11, 2024

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