Scherry "Dee Dee" Mather

October 29, 1955 - July 15, 2019

Scherry "Dee Dee" Mather 63 of Kankakee, passed away on Monday July 15, 2019 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born on October 29th 1955 in Kankakee, to Russell Mather Sr. and Betty Ritchey. She was a breast cancer survivor and supporter. She was an advocate for muscular dystrophy in support of her "Bubbee", her first grandchild Ethen. She enjoyed shopping, spending time in the yard, reading murder mysteries, and watching movies. Most important to her was spending quality time with family, spoiling her grandchildren, nieces and nephews! Scherry is survived by her daughters Maddee and son-in-law Nate Turrell of Kankakee, Katee Mather of Chicago and Sarah Mather of Saint Louis, Mo. 4 Grandchildren Ethen, Gracee, Paisley, and Lillee. Two brothers and one sister-in-law, Scott (Megan) Mather, of Greensboro, NC and Roger Mather, of Lewisville, TX. She is preceded in death by her parents; daughter, Desiree Antoinette, sister Shelia Cuchiara, brother Russell Mather Jr. and nephew Michael Cuchiara Cremation rites have been accorded. A Celebration of Life will be held from 3:00 pm until 7:00 pm on Thursday July 18, 2019 and a service at 5:45pm at the Limestone Park Building. Memorials can be made to the family