Larry John Reed

Larry John Reed, age 73, of Kankakee passed away December 29th, 2019 at his home. He was born October 13, 1946, the son of Orville and Catherine (Cacello) Reed. He married Jo Perry on June 8, 1968 in Matteson. Larry graduated from Kankakee High School. He was the co-owner of Reed’s Rent All and Sales. Larry served as president, vice-president and treasurer of the Corn Belt Rental Association. He served as president of the Northern Illinois Angler’s Association. Larry was a lifetime member of the National Rifle Association and a member of Ducks Unlimited and Pheasants Forever. An avid outdoorsman, Larry found great pleasure in hunting, fishing, and playing golf. He was a fan of the Chicago Blackhawks, Chicago Bears, and Chicago White Sox. Above all, his greatest joy came from spending time with his family & watching his three grandchildren play hockey. Larry was a veteran of the United States Army, having served from 1966-1968. Larry is survived by his wife, Jo Reed; two daughters and sons-in-law, Leslie & Tim Guerin of Bourbonnais and Amy & Jason Wendinger of Limeston; three grandchildren, Ryan Guerin of Bourbonnais, Izzy Wendinger and Brady Wendinger of Limestone; stepmother, Dorothy Reed; two brothers and two sisters-in-law, Jim & Sue Reed of Chebanse & Greg & Sheri Reed of WI, four sisters and two brothers-in-law, Gail Kisellus of Morris, Janet & Denny Lewis of Joliet, Ann Reed of MN, Cynthia & Frank Schwartzand of CO; sisters-in-law Roxanne Reed(Dan Reeg) of Kankakee, Dorothy Nash of and Jane Harlan of TN, Linda Schlenz of GA, Janice Perry (Vicky Quakenbush) of Kankakee, two brothers-in-law, Bob Perry(Susan) of TN and Jerry Perry of Bradley; several aunts, uncle; several nieces and nephews; and good friends, Terry Dutour and Frank Cuchiara. He was preceded in death by his parents; siblings, Susan Reed Mann, John Reed; and special great-niece Bell Barnawell. Visitation will be held from 1 p.m. until the concluding military rites at 4 p.m. on Saturday, January 4, 2020 at Clancy-Gernon Funeral Home in Bourbonnais. Cremation rites will be accorded following the service. Memorials may be made to the ALS Association Greater Chicago Chapter or to the Paralyzed Veterans of America.

Larry John Reed

October 13, 1946 - December 29, 2019