Anne Monahan

Anne Marie Monahan, 84, of Manteno, passed away Saturday, August 22, 2026, at Arc of Kankakee. She was born March 21, 1942, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the daughter of Frank and Kathleen (Lucken) Wicklander. Anne married James Monahan and she worked as a florist. She loved playing pool and was an avid Chicago White Sox fan. Anne loved taking trips to New Orleans and traveling there by train. She also enjoyed her trips to Colorado and shopping at the small shops there. Surviving are her children, Janet A. Jasek of Oceanside, California, Julie M. (Duane) Hill of Manteno, James R. Monahan Jr. of Lynwood, and Joshua R. (Nancy) Monahan of Burbank; son-in-law, Jeff Buser of Manteno; siblings, Tim (Debbie) Wicklander, Peggy (Tom) Roe, and Mary Kay Gonzalez; grandchildren, Jayke, Justin, Haley, James, Jocelyn, Kelly, Kaylee, Sabrina, Chloe, Jaycee, and Kylie; and her best friends, Kathy Douglas and Sue Faber. She is preceded in death by her husband and parents; daughter, Jaymie Monahan; brother, Tommy Wicklander; and brother-in-law, Charlie Gonzales. A celebration of Anne's life will be held Thursday, September 10, 2026, from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. at Brown-Jensen Funeral Home, Manteno. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you honor Anne according to the family's wishes