Noralee Sirois

Noralee Sirois, age 100 of St. Anne, passed away on Wednesday, December 3, 2025, at Heritage Woods of Manteno after a remarkable 100 years. She was born January 1, 1925, (the first baby in Kankakee County of the New Year) to Wilfred and Ruth (Johnson) Vaillancourt. Noralee married her High School sweetheart, Robert Sirois on December 4, 1943, in Norman, Oklahoma right before he was to ship off to war. He preceded her in death on August 20, 2001. Mrs. Sirois worked at Beaupre & Sons-Cardinal Bus Line for 40 years prior to retirement. A lifelong resident of the wonderful community of St. Anne Illinois and also the First Presbyterian Church there, she served many roles over the years. Her faith was evident to all who knew her. Noralee was a member of “The Club,” a group of seven steadfast couples with growing families. They met monthly, starting in the earliest years of marriage to keep connections and celebrate life’s milestones, and continued to meet for nearly many of their entire lives. One of her fondest memories was the yearly travel vacations she and Robert would enjoy exploring all 4 regions of the United States. Family was a cherished part of their lives, and they made many wonderful memories with each member. She loved music and dance. She was still taking tap dance classes at the age of 79. Surviving are one son, Terry (Lana) Sirois of St. Anne; a daughter, Lori (Don) Ciaccio of Kankakee; one sister, Dee Webber of Chebanse; five grandchildren, Todd (Michelle) Sirois, Heather (Ruedi) Arnold, Emily (Justin) Waddell, Katelyn (Andrew) McKannan, Joel (Liza) Ciaccio and 12 beautiful great grandchildren. Preceding her in death were her husband, Robert; her parents; one daughter; Pamela Jo, one sister; Lolita Gocken; one brother, J.R. Vaillancourt; and one granddaughter; Molly Rose Ciaccio. A Celebration of Life Visitation and Service will be from 9:00 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, December 13, 2025, at Clancy-Gernon-Houk Funeral Home, St. Anne. The Reverend Felipe Martinez will officiate a Funeral Service at 10:30a.m. Burial will follow in Kankakee Memorial Gardens, Kankakee. Memorials may be made to Uplifted C

Noralee Sirois

January 1, 1925 - December 3, 2025