Shirley J. Kemp
February 5, 1932 - May 15, 2022
Shirley J. Kemp, age 90, of Kankakee passed away Sunday, May 15, 2022 at Citadel of Bourbonnais. She was born February 5, 1932 in Kankakee, the daughter of Dewey & Hilda (Knapp) Forgue. Shirley married William Kemp on April 29, 1950 He preceded her in death on January 30, 2019. Shirley was a homemaker. She enjoyed cooking, knitting, crocheting, and making Afghans. She liked to play card games, including rummy and euchre, bowl, play BINGO, and going on picnics. Shirley was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Kankakee. Surviving are three sons, Richard & Brenda Kemp of Bourbonnais, Gorden “Mooch” Kemp of Winters, CA, and William Kemp III of Tucson, AZ; two daughters, Linda & Robert Moreno and Jan & Al Story, all of Tucson, AZ; one brother, Larry Forgue of Bourbonnais; thirteen grandchildren; thirteen great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; and a large extended family. In addition to her husband, William Kemp, Shirley is preceded in death by her parents; two sisters, Edna Matthews and Doris Mulder; and her twin brother, Robert Forgue. Cremation rites have been accorded. A memorial visitation will be held from 9 a.m. until the time of the 10 a.m. Celebration of Life memorial service on Saturday, June 25, 2022 at Schreffler Funeral Home in Kankakee. Rev. Al Story will officiate the service. Inurnment will follow at Kankakee Memorial Gardens in Aroma Township.
Shirley J. Kemp, age 90, of Kankakee passed away Sunday, May 15, 2022 at Citadel of Bourbonnais. She was born February 5, 1932 in Kankakee, the daughter of Dewey & Hilda (Knapp) Forgue. Shirley married William Kemp on April 29, 1950 He preceded... View Obituary & Service Information