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Richard Courville, 99, of St. Anne, passed away Thursday, (May 12, 2022) at St. Mary’s Hospital in Kankakee. He was born September 22, 1922 at the George R. Letourneau Home in Bourbonnais. He is the son of Eugene and Mariette (Grandpre) Courville. He grew up and lived in Bourbonnais until he retired from farming in 1971. Richard married Lucille Neveau on February 8, 1947, at St. Rose of Lima Church in Kankakee. Surviving are his children: Bruce, of Goreville, IL, Kay (Gary) Danca of Naples, FL, Lee of St. Anne, Jolene (Robert) Mitchell of Naples, FL, Cheryl (Dale) Burke of Eustis, FL; 10 grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren; his sister, Oleene Bieber; and brother-in-law Paul (Joann) Neveau. Preceding him in death were his loving wife of 73 years, Lucille, his son Dale and his grandson Shaun. Richard was a hardworking farmer and enjoyed all things that kept him working the ground. He had a beautiful garden, and his favorite pastime was, to a fault, mowing the lawn. He enjoyed hunting and fishing. A favorite weekend event was going to Silver Lake to watch his son Lee at the sand drag races. He always looked forward to the local fairs and rodeo and was especially proud the year Lee’s steer earned the Grand Champion ribbon. He amazed us all with his boundless energy and is sorely missed by so many. His care and devotion to Lucille in her later years were an inspiration. A memorial Mass to celebrate the lives of both Richard and Lucille, who passed away May 4, 2020, will be Saturday, June 11, 2022 at St. Rose of Lima Chapel at 10:30 a.m. Family and friends are invited to pay their respects during the hour prior to services. Inurnment will be at Maternity BVM Cemetery, Bourbonnais. Memorials in his name may be made to St. Rose of Lima Chapel. Arrangements by Clancy-Gernon Funeral Home in Bourbonnais

Richard A. Courville

September 22, 1922 - May 12, 2022