Lorenetta Kay McDonough

Lorenetta Kay McDonough, age 68, of Manteno, passed away peacefully in her home on Friday, August 11, 2023, surrounded by her loved ones. She was born in Kankakee on November 25, 1954, the daughter of Loren and Vivian (Trubach) Hanabarger. On March 24, 1995, she married Christopher McDonough at the Kankakee County Courthouse. Lorenetta was a longtime member of Our Redeemer Lutheran Church in Grant Park. She was all about love and her family. Her grandchildren and her family meant the world to her, and spending time together was her favorite. Although he wasn’t family, she really loved Elvis, too. She had a knack for crafting and enjoyed adding to her purse collection. Lorenetta is survived by her beloved husband of 28.5 years, Chris McDonough of Manteno; one daughter, Angela Taylor of Aroma Park; brothers and sisters, Chuck (Cynthia) Hanabarger of Manteno, Terri (John) Cervone of Melrose Park, Brenda (Bill) Meyer of Chebanse, and Bruner (Jennifer) Hanabarger of Wisconsin; eight grandchildren, Mat, Courtney, Kollin, Gavin, Branton, Kodey, Dustin, and GeAnn; great-grandchildren, Bradley and Walker; several nieces, nephews, and cousins; and her loving dog, Lola. She is preceded in death by two children, Jennifer Parmer and Patrick Keith Friedericks; her parents; and Patrick L. Friedericks. A celebration of life will be held at Brown-Jensen Funeral Home in Manteno on Wednesday, August 16, 2023, from 3:00PM – 6:00PM. A service will begin the celebration at 3:00PM, officiated by Reverend Kevin Werner. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.