Dianne K. Gordon

Dianne K. Gordon, 77, of Bourbonnais, passed away at her home on Saturday, October 21, 2023. Dianne was born on June 18, 1946, in Kankakee, the daughter of Harold and Marjorie (Cheffer) Jensen. Dianne married Dale Gordon on April 23, 1966, at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Kankakee. Dianne went to work right away after high school at People’s Bank of Kankakee County. Starting off as teller she worked very diligently over her 44-year career; Dianne worked all the way up to Vice President and Controller of People’s Bank before retiring on January 1, 2008. Dianne was an avid golfer and was a four time Women’s Club Champion at the Kankakee Elk’s Country Club. She recorded 3 holes in one throughout her life. Dianne was a longtime supporter of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and volunteered at St. Mary’s Hospital in Kankakee for many years. Most of all Dianne enjoyed spending time with her family and cheering for her grandchildren at all their sporting events. Dianne was a member of Maternity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church in Bourbonnais. Dianne is survived by her loving husband of 57 years Dale Gordon of Bourbonnais, her children Brett (Karen) Gordon of Mokena, IL, Jennifer (Joseph) Blanchette of Hawthorn Woods, IL, her grandchildren; Dylan and Drew Gordon and Abigail and Brianne Blanchette, her sisters; Charmaine (Scott) Pullon of South Carolina, Linda (Robert) Smith of Florida, Karen (Orval) Schierholz of Indiana, Mariann Jensen of Bourbonnais, and her brother Alan (Amy) Jensen of Florida, as well as numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Dianne was preceded in passing by her parents and a son Mark Gordon. The family will receive guests on Friday, October 27, at the Clancy-Gernon Funeral Home in Bourbonnais, from 9-10:30 am. A funeral mass will be celebrated at Maternity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church following the visitation at 11 am. Following mass cremation rites will be accorded. A private interment will take place at a later date at Mound Grove Gardens Cemetery in Kankakee. In lieu of flowers, those who wish may leave memorials in Dianne’s name to the family to purchase a memorial bench to be placed at the Kankakee Elks Country Club, Uplifted Care, St Jude Children’s Research Hospital, or to Maternity BVM Catholic Church.

Dianne K. Gordon

June 18, 1946 - October 21, 2023