Harold J Frechette

December 15, 1934 - December 29, 2020

Harold J. Frechette, age 86, of Bourbonnais, passed away, Tuesday, December 29, 2020, at his home. He was born December 15, 1934, in Kankakee, the son of O’Neal and Loraine (Poskins) Frechette. Harold married Margaret “Muggs” LaGesse on September 12, 1959 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Bradley. Harold was a former employee of A.O. Smith, Chicago Bridge and Iron, and St. George School District. He was a graduate of St. Patrick High School in 1954. Harold was a lifetime member of The Knights of Columbus and Kankakee Valley Flyers Model Airplane Club. He enjoyed spending time with his family. Harold was a veteran of the United States Army. He was a parishioner of Maternity B.V.M., Bourbonnais. Surviving are his wife, Muggs Frechette of Bourbonnais; one son and daughter-in-law, Mark and Jackie Frechette of Bourbonnais; three daughters and two sons-in-law, Michelle and Jim Saddler of Greenville, Kentucky, Mary and Bob Lawler of Boynton Beach, Florida, and Lori Oberg of Plainfield; one sister, Rose Ann Frechette-Sepkowski; twin brother, Gerald “Jerry” Frechette of Bradley; nine grandchildren, Maggie (Ryan) Worby, Jace (Maggie) Frechette, Abby (Chris) Kimmell, Kayla Saddler, Zac Lawler, Grace Oberg, Jenna Lawler, Josh Oberg, and Aaron Oberg. Harold is preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Donald and Richard; one sister, Doreen Claussen; and son-in-law, Tim Oberg. Visitation will be held on Saturday, January 2, 2021 from 11:30 am until the 12:30 funeral Mass at Maternity B.V.M. Please wear a face mask and practice social distancing guidelines. Interment will follow at All Saints Cemetery, Bourbonnais. Memorials may be made to Bishop McNamara Catholic School.