Donald L. Simms

Donald L. Simms, 75, of Bradley, passed away Saturday, November 13, 2020 in Kankakee. He was born June 2, 1945 in Benton, Illinois, the son of Ollie and Jean Simms. He married Debbie A. Menz on June 6, 1987 in Bradley. He was a Vietnam Veteran and was a truck driver. Along with his wife, he owned Donald and Debbie’s Doghouse Bar in Bradley. Donald and Debbie’s Doghouse Bar donated to various charities throughout the years. He retired from Just Us Motorcycle Club. Donald is survived by his loving wife Debbie; his sons Donnie (Donna) Simms of Mesa, AZ and Jeff (Carrie) Robinson of Bourbonnais; two sisters, Donna Simpkins of Ewing, IL and Carolyn (Larry) Darr of Benton; grandchildren, Jeremy Simms of AZ, Justin Simms of Bradley, Josh Simms of Denver, CO, Stevie Nowan of Watseka, Meagan Robinson of Watseka, Caitlin Robinson of Bourbonnais, and Stephanie Robinson of Bourbonnais; great grandchildren, Aubree, Ollie, Iris, Sophia, Adilynn, Boston, and Marediths; brothers and sisters-in-law, Jim (Mina) Menz of MI, Melba (Stevie) Groenewold of Bourbonnais, Sharon (Danny) Holland of Chebanse; as well as many nieces and nephews. He is proceeded in death by his parents, his father and mother-in-law, sisters and brothers in law; and a nephew. Donald enjoyed nascar racing, drag racing, as well as working on and driving his 1967 Barracuda. A visitation will be held Tuesday, November 17, 2020 at Brown-Jensen Funeral Home in Manteno, from 10 am until the service at noon. Burial will follow at Kankakee Memorial Gardens. We ask that you please follow the state’s guidelines where masks/face coverings and distancing are concerned. On behalf of the family and the funeral home staff, we would like to thank you for your cooperation. Memorials can be made to the wishes of the family.