Jolene Kay Kreher

June 27, 1952 - June 13, 2020

Jolene Kay Kreher, 67, of Bourbonnais, passed away June 13th, 2020 at Loyola University Medical Center. She was born June 27th, 1952 in Chicago to Elroy and Dorothy E. (Yeadicke) Kerschke. Jolene married Kevin “Casey” Kreher October 27th, 1984. Jolene graduated from Northern Illinois University in Dekalb and she worked at the Daily Journal for many years as a graphic designer. She was a member of Our Savior Lutheran Church in Bradley. Jolene loved camping, spending time with her family and going out to eat. She was a big fan of the Chicago Cubs, Coca-Cola and Oreos. Jolene is survived by a sister and brother-in-law; Carol (Terry) Chinn of Bourbonnais IL, a sister-in-law; Sue Lucas of WI, one niece; Natalie Chinn of Estero FL, four nephews; Austin (Alexa) Chinn of Tinley Park IL, Jim (Nadia) Kerschke of Waukee IA, Dale Kerschke of West Des Moines IA and Kevin (Maria Luisa) Lucas of Columbus OH. Jolene was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Kevin “Casey” Kreher, a brother Dennis Kerschke, 2 sisters-in-law, Joan Kerschke and Kathleen Vizza and a brother-in-law, Jerry Lucas. Cremation rites have been accorded and a visitation will be held at Schreffler Funeral Home in Bourbonnais on Thursday, June 25th from 1:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. with a prayer service immediately following with Lynne Culkin officiating. Due to the Covid-19 Pandemic, it is recommended that all guests follow social distancing guidelines and please wear a face covering during the visitation.