Jacquelyn "Jackie" Hammond

Jacquelyn “Jackie” Hammond, age 87, of Kankakee passed away Saturday, June 29, 2024 at her home. She was born September 22, 1936 in Kankakee, the daughter of Ted & Flossie (Chambers) Gulczynski. Jackie was raised in Bradley, attending St. Joseph School and graduated from Bradley High School, class of 1954. Jackie spent most of her career with the Social Security Administration in Kankakee, she represented the office as a guest on WKAN radio programs and at public information meetings. She enjoyed collecting antiques, reading English mysteries and gardening. She also enjoyed traveling, long car trips with her husband, John, along with day trips with friends and a few trips to Europe as well as a very special pilgrimage to Israel. She was a member of the Manteno Women’s Club, the Manteno Historical Society serving as its President for several years, Tuesday Book Review, and recently, the Bradley Historical Society. She was honored as Manteno Citizen of the Year in 2019. She also volunteered with Meals on Wheels as well as other various charitable events throughout the years. She was a parishioner of St. Patrick Catholic Church in Kankakee. Surviving are one son, Jamie (Diane) Boyd of Kankakee; one daughter, Rebecca (Bob) Obarski of Franklin, TN; a stepdaughter, Elizabeth Hammond; one brother, Ted Gulczynski of Clifton; one brother-in-law, Jodee Benoit of Kankakee; five grandchildren, Austin (Liz) Boyd, Matthew Boyd, Alex (Grace) Boyd, all of Kankakee, Andrew Obarski, and Ellen (Nathan) Griffy of Springfield, TN; and five great-grandchildren, Colleen, Sean, Briar, Porter, and Madeline along with many nieces and nephews. Jackie is preceded in death by her husband, John Hammond, her parents; one son, Robert “Bobby” Boyd Jr; one daughter-in-law, Kelly Boyd; and three sisters, Patricia Clary, Janice Miller, Mary Beth Benoit. Visitation will be held from 2-5 p.m. Sunday, July 7, 2024 at Clancy-Gernon-Hertz Funeral Home in Kankakee. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Monday, July 8, 2024 at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Kankakee. Interment will be held at All Saints Cemetery in Bourbonnais. Memorials may be made to the Bradley Historical Society or the family wishes.

Jacquelyn "Jackie" Hammond

September 22, 1936 - June 29, 2024