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- Clancy-Gernon Funeral Homes
Michael L. Bass (Picture included)
May 18, 1951 - February 21, 2020
Michael L. Bass, age 68, of Bourbonnais, passed away Friday, February 21, 2020 at Riverside Medical Center in Kankakee. He was born May 18, 1951 in Kankakee, the son of Wayne & Beatrice Cheffer Bass. Michael worked at B.A.S.F. as a chemical operator for several years. He was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church in Kankakee. He enjoyed fishing and loved listening to music (Classic Rock and Blues). Michael liked antiques. He was an avid Chicago Bears and Chicago Cubs fan. He especially enjoyed spending time with family and friends and hanging out with “the boys.” Surviving are his wife of 28 years, RaeLene Bass of Bourbonnais; three daughters, Mallory Bass of Bourbonnais, Jessica (Shawn) Kelsey of Kankakee, and Sara Windmiller of Ohio; one step-son, Joshua Jackson of Bourbonnais; three grandchildren, Micah Bass, Emelia Kelsey, and Rachel Windmiller; one brother, Edward Bass (Deborah Frantz) of Kankakee; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins. He is preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Dennis Bass. Cremation rites have been accorded. A memorial visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. until the 11:00 a.m. memorial service on Friday, February 28, 2020 at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Kankakee. Rev. Karl Koeppen will officiate the service. Inurnment will follow at Mound Grove Cemetery in Kankakee. Memorials may be made to the family for donation to cancer research.
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