Edith Elizabeth Long
September 6, 1921 - December 19, 2017
Edith Elizabeth Long, 96, of Kankakee, passed away Tuesday (Dec. 19, 2017) at Presence St. Mary's Hospital in Kankakee. She was born Sept. 6, 1921, in Hermitage, Mo., the daughter of Robert and Aldia Ashline Smith. She worked at Bear Brand Hosiery in Kankakee. She was a member of Asbury United Methodist Church in Kankakee and enjoyed reading, sewing and spending time with her family. Surviving are sons, Gerald Long, of Bourbonnais, and Wesley Long, of Manteno; daughter, Debbie Comagro, Bradley; sister, Verge Ducharme, of Bradley; grandchildren, Kristie and Jon McPherson, Greg Long, Eric Long, Kevin Long, Marcos Comargo and Ricky Comargo; and two great-grandchildren, Joshua McPherson and Maddison McPherson. Preceding her in death were her parents; daughter, Muriel Long; three brothers, Leo Smith, Floyd Smith, and Donald Smith; and sister, Edna Rivard. Visitation will be held from 9 a.m. Saturday until the 10 a.m. funeral service at Asbury United Methodist Church in Kankakee. The Rev. Scott Henley will officiate. Cremation rites will be accorded. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Kankakee Valley.
Edith Elizabeth Long, 96, of Kankakee, passed away Tuesday (Dec. 19, 2017) at Presence St. Mary's Hospital in Kankakee. She was born Sept. 6, 1921, in Hermitage, Mo., the daughter of Robert and Aldia Ashline Smith. She worked at Bear Brand Hosiery... View Obituary & Service Information