Sharon Kurien-Robinson

Sharon Kurien-Robinson, beloved wife, mother, daughter, and sister is now absent from the body, but present with her Lord at age 42, on Wednesday, November 24, 2021. She was born in Kankakee on April 12, 1979, to Abraham Kurien and Ruth Ludwig Kurien, who survive. She is survived by her beloved husband, Frank Robinson; her children, Maulik Roots, Aja, Taj, and Matteo Robinson; her siblings, Aby (Bonnie) Kurien, Sarah Adams, Susan (Tyrone) Bacon, and Andy Kurien; as well as many nieces and a nephew. Sharon was known at an early age for her friendly and caring ways with everyone she met. She enjoyed roller skating and church activities at her local church. She attended Bradley and Bourbonnais schools and graduated from BBCHS in 1997. In 1995-2000 she worked at JC Pennys in customer service where she made many wonderful lifelong friends. She then worked 8 years as a receptionist at the Kankakee Courthouse. In 2007, Sharon began working at home to focus on raising and homeschooling her and Frank’s amazing children. She enjoyed hosting international students, caring for the elderly, being involved in MOPs, and helping expecting mothers. She was an Avon representative and maintained President’s Club. She attended Rotary Club activities and volunteered her service with her father. The Rotary Club honored her as a honorary member for service over self. She also attended fundraising activities and special events for Chamber of Commerce, Crime Stoppers Association, the 100 Club, Gideon Ministries, Mayor Prayer Breakfast in Bourbonnais, National Night out for the Police Department, and the Kankakee County Health Department with her father. Sharon’s life was marked as a follower of Jesus Christ, whom she loved deeply. At age 13, she confessed him as Lord and head of her life while at church camp. At age 33, along with her eldest son, Maulik, she was baptized in the Kankakee River. She was a very active member of the River Valley Christian Fellowship and was on the security team for the church. Sharon often quoted Matthew 19:26 “….with God all things are possible.” Her life and faith reflected this as she trusted him in every situation, even unto death. Visitation will be held at Jensen Funeral Home, Kankakee, on Friday, December 3, 2021 from 3pm until 7pm. On Saturday, December 4, 2021 a visitation will be held at the River Valley Christian Fellowship from 9am until the funeral service at 10am. A burial will follow at Kankakee Memorial Gardens. Memorials may be made to the River Valley Christian Fellowship or Uplifted Care. Jensen Funeral Home is handling the arrangements. Live Stream of the service will be available on our Facebook page on Saturday, December 4, 2021 at 10am, you do not need a Facebook page to view the live stream, attached is the link below https://m.facebook.com/JensenFuneralHome/

Sharon Kurien-Robinson

April 12, 1979 - November 24, 2021