Charlene Leona Cannon

Charlene Leona (Wood) Cannon, 86, of Manteno passed away Thursday, June 24 at her home. She was born July 9, 1936 in Kankakee the daughter of Charles and Leona (Splear) Wood. She married Richard Cannon on August 15, 1951 in Corinth, Miss. She was a school bus driver for BBCHS, worked in the office at Meadow Gold Ice Cream Company and retired from Birmingham Steel Corporation. She enjoyed crafting and camping. She is survived by her two daughters, Krystal (Jerry) Alberts of Ashkum and Laura (David) Butz of Kankakee; a grandson, Justin (Kendra) Blanchette of St. George; two granddaughters, Tasha Blanchette of Bourbonnais and Kalyn Alberts of Ashkum; six great-grandchildren; a sister-in-law, Donna Wood. She is proceeded in death by her husband, Richard Cannon; a brother, Richard Wood and her parents. A celebration of life will be held on Tuesday, July 6, 2021 from 4-7pm at Brown-Jensen Funeral Home, Manteno. Cremation rites have been accorded. A private burial will take place at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery in Elwood. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to an organization of one’s choice.